Virat Kohli's 9th IPL Century Leads Royal Challengers Bengaluru to Top of Points Table

Virat Kohli scored his ninth IPL century, leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a six-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in Raipur, propelling RCB to the top of the IPL points table with 16 points. Kohli’s unbeaten 105 off 60 balls, aided by a 92-run partnership with Devdutt Padikkal, ensured a clinical chase of 193. KKR had posted 192/4, anchored by Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s 71 and Rinku Singh’s 49*. The win highlights RCB’s strong form, now leading the table on net run rate ahead of Gujarat Titans. "It was a classy performance from one of the greatest batters of all time," said an analyst, "Kohli once again proved why he is regarded as a master of the chase."