IPL 2019, Match 35: Virat Kohli ton helps RCB beat KKR despite Rana-Russell show

Virat Kohli struck a masterly hundred to put Nitish Rana and Andre Russell's magnificent fightback in the shade as RCB beat KKR by 10 runs in a thrilling IPL clash at the Eden Gardens.

In desperate need of a win to keep their slim playoff chances alive, Kohli took 58 balls to bring up his fifth ton of the IPL and first this season with the help of nine fours and four sixes.

Moeen Ali gave the much-needed oxygen to RCB innings with a whirlwind 28-ball 66 (4x5, 6x6).

Chasing a stiff 214 for victory, Rana (79 off 45 not out; 9x4, 4x6) and Russell (65 off 25 balls; 2x4; 9x6) stitched together a 118-run partnership off 48 balls to take the match till the last over.

Chasing a stiff 214 for victory, Rana (79 off 45 not out; 9x4, 4x6) and Russell (65 off 25 balls; 2x4; 9x6) stitched together a 118-run partnership off 48 balls to take the match till the last over.