Virat Kohli is the numero uno batter in the Indian Premier League (IPL). With 8004 runs, he has dominated the bowlers in the world’s most popular league. Kohli also holds the record for the most IPL centuries. The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has scored eight hundreds during his 17-year IPL stint.
From the 100* against Gujarat Lions to his unbeaten 113 over Rajasthan Royals, this blog lists all Kohli IPL centuries.
List of Virat Kohli IPL Centuries
Kohli has been phenomenally consistent in the IPL. He brought up his maiden IPL hundred in 2016. It was a fantastic season for Kohli as the champion batter made four hundreds and 973 runs. He is the first player to score four centuries in an IPL edition. The former RCB skipper brought up a record seventh IPL hundred after an unbeaten 101 against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2023. He overtook Chris Gayle, who has six three-figure scores from 142 outings. His latest IPL century came against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 2024 edition.
Virat Kohli IPL Hundreds
100* vs Gujarat Lions
Kohli scored his first-ever IPL hundred in the 2016 season league stage match against Gujarat Lions (GL) in Rajkot. He stitched together a century stand with KL Rahul to help RCB post 180 in their 20 overs and bring up his first-ever IPL ton.
Virat Kohli's first T20 ton adds to his phenomenal year in the format! pic.twitter.com/8qYeswE9g7
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) April 24, 2016
108* vs Rising Pune Supergiant
At Chinnaswamy Stadium, Kohli played a phenomenal innings against Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS). Chasing 192, Kohli didn’t allow the bowlers to settle as he hit seven fours and eight sixes on his way to a second IPL hundred. The Bengaluru outfit won the match with three balls to spare.
109 vs Gujarat Lions
Kohli piled more misery on GL in the 2016 season. The then RCB captain and AB de Villiers added 229 runs for the second wicket, the highest partnership in the IPL history. Kohli showed no mercy for GL bowlers. He made 109 off just 55 balls.
113 vs Kings XI Punjab
Four days later, Kohli scored his fourth century in the season. Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) bowlers had a dreadful evening as the swashbuckling batter and Gayle smashed them to all parts of the ground. Kohli reached his century in 47 balls, his fastest century in the IPL.
Virat Kohli:
— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) May 18, 2016
- No 100s in first 180 T20 innings
- 4 100s in 9 T20 innings#RCBvKXIP
100 vs Kolkata Knight Riders
Kohli ended a long wait for another IPL hundred in the 2019 season league stage fixture at Eden Gardens. Batting first, Kohli led RCB to a mammoth total thanks to his fifth IPL century. He made 100 off 58 balls. The innings included nine fours and four sixes.
100 vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
Kohli produced a batting masterclass in a must-win game to keep RCB’s playoff hopes alive in the IPL 2023 season. The RCB opening duo Kohli and Du Plessis caused chaos. The IPL 2016 Orange Cap winner’s century came in just 62 balls. RCB won the match by eight wickets.
101* vs Gujarat Titans
In another do-or-die game in IPL 2023, Kohli brought his A game. He struck an unbeaten 101 to steer RCB to a challenging total. It was also a record-breaking moment for Kohli, who became the player with the most centuries in the IPL. However, his seventh IPL hundred was in vain as Gujarat Titans won by six wickets.
113* vs Rajasthan Royals
At 35, Kohli struck his eighth IPL century in the 2024 season. In the league stage match in Jaipur, Kohli produced an excellent knock against a world-class Rajasthan Royals bowling line-up. He reached the hundred in 67 balls - the slowest of his IPL career. The former RCB skipper remained unbeaten on 113.
Concluding Thoughts
From his maiden hundred in 2016 to the latest one in the 2024 season, Kohli has proved that he is always hungry for more. That attitude and uncompromising work ethic make him the most successful batter in IPL history.
FAQs
When did Virat Kohli score his first IPL century?
Virat Kohli scored his maiden IPL century in the 2016 season. He scored an unbeaten 100 against Gujarat Lions in Rajkot.
How many hundreds did Virat Kohli score in IPL 2016?
Virat Kohli hit four centuries in the IPL 2016 season: 1. 100* vs Gujarat Lions 2. 108* vs Rising Pune Super Giant 3. 109 vs Gujarat Lions 4. 113 vs Kings XI Punjab
When was the last time Virat Kohli scored an IPL hundred?
Virat Kohli last scored an IPL hundred in the 2024 season. He made 113* against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur.