Virat Kohli has left an indelible mark on the Indian Premier League (IPL). Virat Kohli’s IPL journey began when he was just 19 years old. He was picked up by the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the inaugural season of the IPL in 2008. Virat Kohli also holds the record for the most centuries in IPL history. His ability to build an innings and accelerate when needed makes him a formidable force in the T20 format. In this article also, we will take a look at all IPL centuries of Virat Kohli.
Virat Kohli IPL career with RCB
One of the key aspects that set Virat Kohli apart in the IPL is his extraordinary consistency. He holds the record for the most runs in a single IPL season. In the 2016 edition, he amassed a staggering 973 runs in just 16 matches.
In 2013, Virat Kohli took over the reins of Royal Challengers Bangalore, making him the team’s skipper. Under his leadership, RCB has consistently been one of the most entertaining teams in the IPL. Virat Kohli’s IPL journey has been studded with records and milestones. He is the highest run-scorer in the history of IPL, with over 6000 runs to his name.
Virat Kohli IPL Centuries List
Virat Kohli’s centuries in the IPL are a masterclass in batting. Let’s take a closer look at some of his most memorable centuries:
1. 100* vs. Gujarat Lions (2016)
Kohli’s maiden IPL century came in 2016 against Gujarat Lions. Virat scored an unbeaten 63-ball 100, leading RCB to victory.
2. 108 vs. Rising Pune Supergiants
In the 2016 IPL season, RCB faced Rising Pune Supergiants in a thrilling encounter. After opting to bat first, RCB was under immense pressure to post a challenging total. Virat Kohli once again showcased his batting brilliance in the IPL with a stunning century. His incredible knock of 108 runs against the Rising Pune Supergiants took RCB to victory.
3. 109 vs. Gujarat Lions
In the 2016 Indian Premier League (IPL), Virat Kohli added yet another feather to his cap, scoring a breathtaking century against the Gujarat Lions. On May 14, 2016, the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) took on the Gujarat Lions at their home ground, the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore. Kohli reached the three-figure mark in just 52 balls, eventually scoring 109 not out.
4. 113 vs. Kings XI Punjab
Virat Kohli’s fourth IPL century also came in 2016, and what a season it was. Virat Kohli, the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) skipper, brought up his fourth century in the IPL, scoring a remarkable 113 runs against Kings XI Punjab.
5. 100 vs. Kolkata Knight Riders
On a memorable night of IPL 2019, Kohli, the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain, delivered a breathtaking performance by scoring a century against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). This was the fifth IPL century for the cricketing maestro.
6. 100 vs. Sunrisers Hyderabad
On a warm evening in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, Virat Kohli added another remarkable chapter to his illustrious career by scoring his sixth century in the IPL, a magnificent 100 against the Sunrisers Hyderabad. He scored 100 off just 63 balls, hitting 12 fours and four sixes.
7. 101 vs. Gujarat Titans
In an encounter during the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL), Virat Kohli played a brilliant innings, scoring a majestic century against the Gujarat Titans. Unfortunately, the King’s century was not enough to lead RCB to victory against Gujarat Titans.
8. 113* vs. Rajasthan Royals
The latest century of Virat Kohli came against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2024. Before this knock, Virat was yet to score a fifty at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. With this astonishing century, King Kohli ended a 16-year-long wait.
