Bengaluru defeated Kolkata by six wickets in a league match at Raipur, riding on a commanding century from Virat Kohli. The start was delayed by rain for 1 hour and 45 minutes, but the full quota of overs was played.
After winning the toss, Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar opted to field. Kolkata posted 192/4 in 20 overs, with Angkrish Raghuvanshi leading the charge with 71, while Rinku Singh remained unbeaten on 49. Ajinkya Rahane made 19 and Cameron Green contributed 32.
In reply, Kohli and Bethell opened for Bengaluru, but Bethell fell for 15. Kohli then added 92 for the second wicket with Devdutt Padikkal, who scored 39 before being dismissed.
Kohli kept the chase on track and brought up his hundred off 58 balls, registering his ninth century in the league. Bengaluru reached 194/4 in 19.1 overs, with Kohli finishing on 105 off 60 balls and Jitesh unbeaten on 8.
