Virat Kohli dished out yet another chapter on how to ace a run chase on May 13, as the right-handed batter scored an unbeaten hundred (105* off 60 balls) to help RCB beat KKR in match 57 of IPL 2026.
It was a vintage Virat Kohli show on offer for every fan who bought a ticket to the game at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, as well as for those who tuned in from home.
Chasing 193 to win, Virat took it upon himself and anchored the chase to perfection. He stitched a remarkable century stand with Devdutt Padikkal for the second wicket and pulled the game out of KKR’s grasp. Kohli paced his innings at a terrific strike rate of 175.00 and struck 11 fours and three maximums.
Notably, Virat was coming into the game on the back of two consecutive ducks against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Mumbai Indians. However, the former RCB captain showed no signs of nerves or discomfort and pushed RCB closer to a playoff berth by securing two valuable points.
Virat Kohli reveals what eats him up as a player
While speaking to the broadcasters after the game, Virat, who was adjudged the Player of the Match (POTM), revealed that not scoring runs is something that eats him up as a player.
“The celebration was not a big one because we know the importance of the points. It is a conscious effort to contribute more to the team. The fact I did not score runs, it eats me up because I have been playing well. It bothers you because that has been the goal – to be the best version. Century or no century, the more important thing is to finish the game,” Kohli said during the post-match presentation.
Kohli also said that “pressure is a privilege” and that it helps enhance the overall game and skill sets.
“(On if he was feeling pressure) There is a reason people say pressure is a privilege – it keeps you humble. Good pressure always helps you improve your game. A couple of games that do not go your way, you feel a bit of nervousness and that helps you. It takes a lot of effort, but it helps your game go up. Those failures are so important because that puts you in a place to get back (to where you have been and do what has gotten you there).”
