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In a high-scoring encounter at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Royal Challengers Bengaluru pulled off a amazing run chase to defeat Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets in Match 34 of IPL 2026. The game saw brilliant batting performances from both sides, with Virat Kohli leading the charge for RCB.
Match Summary: RCB vs GT IPL 2026
- Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans, IPL 2026 (Match 34)
- Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Result: RCB won by 5 wickets
- GT Score: 205/3 (20 overs)
- RCB Score: 206/5 (18.5 overs)
- Player of the Match: Virat Kohli
Who won yesterday’s RCB vs GT IPL 2026 match?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets in a thrilling run chase.
GT Innings: Sai Sudharsan’s Century Powers 205
Batting first, Gujarat Titans got off to a flying start thanks to Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill.
- Opening partnership: 128 runs
- Shubman Gill – 32 runs
Sai Sudharsan was in sensational form:
- 100 (57 balls) – his third IPL century
He also became the fastest player to reach 2000 IPL runs (in terms of innings). Late contributions from Washington Sundar and Jason Holder pushed Gujarat to a strong total of 205/3.
𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗘𝗫𝗘𝗖𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡! 🔥🫡
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 24, 2026
🎥 How good were those hits from Devdutt Padikkal and Virat Kohli 🙇
Updates ▶️ https://t.co/5ZJjfv5Nr6#TATAIPL | #KhelBindaas | #RCBvGT | @RCBTweets pic.twitter.com/NFCxyDupTU
RCB Run Chase: Kohli Leads, Pandya & David Finish
Chasing 206, Royal Challengers Bengaluru lost an early wicket but quickly recovered.
- Virat Kohli – 81 (44 balls)
- Devdutt Padikkal – 55 runs
The duo built a strong partnership to keep RCB in control. However, a middle-order collapse saw quick wickets fall, putting pressure back on the hosts.
At a crucial stage, Krunal Pandya and Tim David held their nerve:
- Krunal Pandya – 23* (12 balls)
- Tim David – 10* (9 balls)
Their composed finishing ensured RCB crossed the line with 7 balls remaining.
Key Moments That Defined the Match
- Sai Sudharsan’s brilliant century
- Kohli’s match-winning 81
- Mid-innings collapse by RCB
- Calm finishing by Krunal Pandya and Tim David
Key Stats & Records
Least Innings to Reach 2000 IPL Runs
- 47 – Sai Sudharsan*
- 48 – Chris Gayle
- 52 – Shaun Marsh
- 57 – Ruturaj Gaikwad
- 60 – KL Rahul
Sai Sudharsan now holds the fastest record in IPL history.
An Elite List 🤩
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 24, 2026
Sai Sudharsan tops this table surpassing some accomplished #TATAIPL batters 🔥
WATCH HIS INNINGS TODAY ▶️ https://t.co/7XVDIR7vO7#KhelBindaas | #RCBvGT | @gujarat_titans pic.twitter.com/dlZRfg0IAf
Least Balls to Reach 2000 IPL Runs (Indian Players)
- 1193 – Abhishek Sharma
- 1211 – Virender Sehwag
- 1306 – Rishabh Pant
- 1326 – Yashasvi Jaiswal
- 1353 – Yusuf Pathan
- 1361 – Sai Sudharsan*
RCB vs GT Playing 11
Gujarat Titans (GT) Playing 11:
1. Sai Sudharsan, 2. Shubman Gill (Captain), 3. Jos Buttler (Wicketkeeper), 4. Washington Sundar, 5. Shahrukh Khan, 6. Jason Holder, 7. Rahul Tewatia, 8. Rashid Khan, 9. Manav Suthar, 10. Kagiso Rabada, 11. Mohammed Siraj
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Playing 11:
1. Virat Kohli, 2. Devdutt Padikkal, 3. Rajat Patidar (Captain), 4. Jitesh Sharma (Wicketkeeper), 5. Tim David, 6. Romario Shepherd, 7. Krunal Pandya, 8. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 9. Josh Hazlewood, 10. Suyash Sharma, 11. Rasikh Salam Dar
Final Verdict: RCB Hold Nerve in High-Scoring Thriller
Royal Challengers Bengaluru showcased excellent composure in a pressure chase. Virat Kohli’s anchor role combined with a strong finish from Krunal Pandya and Tim David ensured a memorable win over Gujarat Titans.
Also Read: RCB vs GT IPL 2026: Top 3 Batters Likely to Score Most Runs in Bengaluru
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