New Delhi, May 14 -- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) kept their playoff hopes alive with a remarkable chase as Virat Kohli delivered a match-winning century against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 57th match of IPL 2026. The high-scoring contest at Raipur's Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium ended in RCB's favour by six wickets with five balls to spare.

A brief rain shower delayed the start by over an hour, but the full 20-over game went ahead without any overs lost. RCB captain Rajat Patidar won the toss and elected to bowl first, hoping to exploit any early moisture. KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane had no complaints and backed his batting lineup on a flat track that favoured stroke-makers.

KKR got off to a flying start b...