Virat Kohli made a huge jump in the IPL 2026 Orange Cap standings after his match-winning century against Kolkata Knight Riders. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter climbed seven positions following his unbeaten knock in Raipur.
Kohli smashed 105 not out off 60 balls as RCB chased down 193 against KKR with five balls remaining. The innings also marked his ninth IPL century.
The senior batter moved past Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Abhishek Sharma in the latest Orange Cap race. He is now among the leading run-scorers this season.
RCB Return To Top Spot
RCB defeated KKR by six wickets in Raipur to reclaim the top position in the IPL 2026 points table. Kohli anchored the chase after the team lost an early wicket.
Kolkata Knight Riders posted 192/4 in 20 overs after strong knocks from Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Rinku Singh. RCB completed the chase in 19.1 overs.
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Kohli Returns To Form In Style
The century came after Kohli registered two consecutive ducks earlier in the tournament. His comeback innings drew praise from fans and former players.
Kohli reached his hundred in 58 balls and remained unbeaten till the end. He also became the fastest batter to complete 14,000 T20 runs during the match.
Analysts believe the latest knock has strengthened Kohli’s chances in the Virat Kohli Orange Cap race. RCB now look strongly placed for the playoffs with only a few league matches remaining.
Focus Shifts To Final League Games
The Orange Cap battle remains tight as several batters continue to stay close in the standings. Heinrich Klaasen and KL Rahul are also among the top run-scorers this season.
RCB will next face Punjab Kings in an important away fixture later this week. Another big innings could push Kohli even higher in the standings.
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The latest rise in the Virat Kohli Orange Cap standings has added more excitement to the final phase of the tournament. Fans are now closely watching whether Kohli can finish the season as the leading run-scorer.
