The “Chasemaster” is back, and Raipur just witnessed a vintage masterclass. In Match 57 of IPL 2026, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) surged to the top of the table after hunting down a stiff target of 193 against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
The headline? A historic, unbeaten century from Virat Kohli that proved class is indeed permanent. Here are the highlights from the high-stakes clash at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium.
🏏 First Innings: KKR’s Young Brigade Steps Up
After RCB skipper Rajat Patidar won the toss and elected to bowl, KKR faced an early wobble but recovered brilliantly through their middle order.
- Raghuvanshi’s Masterclass: Young Angkrish Raghuvanshi continued his breakout season, smashing 71 off 46 balls. His innings was a perfect blend of craft and power, featuring seven boundaries and three towering sixes.
- The Rinku Finish: As has become tradition, Rinku Singh provided the late-innings fireworks. He remained unbeaten on 49 off 29 balls, agonizingly close to a half-century, helping push KKR to a very competitive 192/4.
- RCB’s Bowling Duo: Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood kept things tight early on, both picking up a wicket and ensuring KKR didn’t cross the 200-mark.
⚡ The Chase: The Virat Kohli Show
Chasing 193 is never easy, but when Virat Kohli is in the mood, the outcome feels inevitable.
- A Costly Miss: The turning point came early when Kohli was dropped on 21 by Rovman Powell—a rare lapse that would haunt KKR for the rest of the night.
- The Century Stand: Kohli found a perfect partner in Devdutt Padikkal (39 off 27). The duo put on a 92-run stand that effectively broke the back of the chase.
- The 9th IPL Ton: Kohli reached his 9th IPL century in spectacular fashion, finishing on 105 off 60 balls* (11 fours, 3 sixes). He was the orchestrator, the anchor, and the finisher all wrapped into one.
- Tyagi’s Lone Fight: Kartik Tyagi was the standout for KKR with the ball, picking up 3/32, but he lacked support from the other end to stop the Kohli juggernaut.
📊 Match Summary
| Team | Score | Top Performers |
| KKR | 192/4 (20) | Angkrish Raghuvanshi (71), Rinku Singh (49*) |
| RCB | 194/4 (19.1) | Virat Kohli (105)*, Devdutt Padikkal (39) |
Result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 6 wickets.
Player of the Match: Virat Kohli (RCB).
📽️ Watch the Highlights
If you want to relive Kohli’s mastery or Raghuvanshi’s crafty fifty, head over to the official streaming partners:
- IPL Official Website: IPL 2026 M57 – RCB vs KKR Match Highlights
- JioHotstar: Virat Kohli’s 105* vs KKR – Full Replay
With this win, RCB officially reclaims the #1 spot in the IPL 2026 standings, while KKR faces a must-win situation in their final few games to keep their playoff dreams alive.
