Virat Kohli scored his 9th century in the Indian Premier League with a stunning knock against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Stadium in Raipur on Wednesday (May 13).
The RCB Star came into the match on the back of two ducks, but played a scintillating knock to take his team home in a crucial encounter.
Virat stood tall in the run chase and played some sublime shots, and completed his century after more than two years.
Virat Kohli stands tall as the undisputed leader in IPL centuries, with a record 9 hundreds – more than any other player in the tournament’s history. All scored for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, these knocks highlight his evolution from an aggressive chaser to a masterful anchor capable of dominating in the high-octane T20 format. His landmark 2016 season alone produced a record 4 centuries, part of his monumental 973-run campaign, the highest in a single IPL season.
His landmark haul is heavily concentrated in the unforgettable 2016 season, where he smashed an unprecedented 4 centuries en route to 973 runs – still the highest single-season tally in IPL history. That purple patch transformed him from a consistent performer into a T20 colossus, proving he could dominate the shortest format with both patience and aggression.
Kohli’s IPL hundreds range from lightning-fast (his joint-fastest 113 off 50 balls) to more measured knocks in the later stages of his career, showcasing remarkable longevity. Four of his tons have been unbeaten, underlining his ability to stay till the end and finish chases. He has scored these against a variety of opponents, with notable performances against Gujarat Lions (twice), and standout knocks versus strong sides like Kolkata Knight Riders, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Gujarat Titans, and Rajasthan Royals.
What sets Kohli’s centuries apart is their context: many have come in high-pressure situations, anchoring innings at the top of the order while accelerating seamlessly. Even at 37, his hunger for big scores remains undiminished, adding gravitas to an already legendary IPL career.
Virat Kohli Centuries in IPL
| Date | Opponent | Score | Venue | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 24, 2016 | Gujarat Lions | 100* off 63 balls | Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot | RCB 180/2, Gujarat Lions won (182/4 in 19.3 overs) |
| May 7, 2016 | Rising Pune Supergiants | 108* off 58 balls | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune | RCB chased 192, won at 191/6 in 19.3 overs |
| May 14, 2016 | Gujarat Lions | 109 off 55 balls | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore | RCB 248/3, won by 144 runs |
| May 18, 2016 | Kings XI Punjab | 113 off 50 balls | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore | RCB 211/3, won by 82 runs (DLS method) |
| April 19, 2019 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 100 off 58 balls | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | RCB 213/4, won by 10 runs |
| May 18, 2023 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 100 off 63 balls | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad | RCB chased 186, won at 187/2 in 19.2 overs |
| May 21, 2023 | Gujarat Titans | 101* off 61 balls | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore | RCB 197/5, Gujarat Titans won (198/4 in 19.1 overs) |
| April 7, 2024 | Chennai Super Kings | 113* off 62 balls | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | RCB chased 205, won at 208/3 in 19.4 overs |
| May 13, 2026 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 105* off 60 balls | Shaheed Veer Narayan Stadium | RCB chased 193, won by 6 wkts with 5 balls to spare |