10 instances when an IPL century was scored in a losing cause

#7 Virat Kohli - 100* (63) vs Gujarat Lions, 24th April 2016

Virat Kohli celebrates after reaching the three-digit landmark for the first time in his IPL career

This marks the third appearance of Gujarat Lions on this list. Though none of their batsmen could score a 100, they made sure they spoil the centurion’s night. Playing at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot, Kohli elected to bat first after winning the toss.

Kohli began his innings on an aggressive note as he smashed Dhawal Kulkarni, Praveen Kumar and Pravin Tambe for boundaries in the power-play overs. Later in the innings, KL Rahul’s support helped the Run Machine increase the scoring rate as he scored his first T20 hundred by taking a single on the last ball of the innings. Kohli’s unbeaten knock ensured RCB finish off with 180-2 in their 20 overs.

Gujarat Lions’ batting order was too good for the RCB bowlers as they chased down the target with 6 wickets in hand. Kohli was adjudged the man of the match, in spite of being on the losing side.