Match Result
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
won by 5 wkts
Gujarat Titans
LostGT
205/3(20 ov)
RCB
206/5(18.5 ov)
🕐 Fri, 24 Apr, 2026, 07:30 pm IST
📍 M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Bengaluru erupted tonight in a symphony of cheers as the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, fueled by an electrifying Chinnaswamy crowd, pulled off a sensational chase to edge past the Gujarat Titans in a pulsating IPL 2026 thriller. In a match that had fans on the edge of their seats, RCB clinched a stunning five-wicket victory.
Opting to bowl first, RCB managed to keep the Gujarat Titans in check for a good portion of their innings, but Sai Sudharsan’s magnificent century, a blazing 100 off 58 balls, alongside crucial contributions from Gill and Buttler, propelled GT to a challenging 205/3. The Chinnaswamy faithful then watched as their beloved Challengers, despite losing early wickets, found their rhythm. The turning point was undoubtedly the blistering partnership between Virat Kohli, who smashed a phenomenal 81 off 44, and Devdutt Padikkal, who unleashed a six-hitting frenzy with his 55 off 27 balls. Even as Rashid Khan chipped away with wickets, the sheer audacity of RCB’s chase, especially in the middle overs and towards the death, ensured the required run rate never spiralled out of control, culminating in a remarkable comeback. You absolutely have to Watch IPL 2026 to see this kind of T20 brilliance.
The roar that went up as Krunal Pandya hit the winning runs was deafening, a release of pure elation for every RCB faithful. For Gujarat Titans, this will sting – a game they had a firm grip on, slipping away in the final overs. This victory is massive for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, injecting a huge dose of confidence and momentum as they climb the IPL 2026 table. Get ready, because RCB vs GT promises more fireworks, and with this kind of T20 action, you won’t want to miss a single ball. Watch IPL!
Full Scorecard
🪙 Toss: royal challengers bengaluru chose to bowl
🏆 Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 5 wkts
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sai Sudharsan cb | 100 | 58 | 11 | 5 | 172.4 |
Shubman Gill caught out | 32 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 133.3 |
Jos Buttler caught out | 25 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 156.3 |
Washington Sundar* | 19 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 158.3 |
Jason Holder* | 23 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 230.0 |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 4 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 7.75 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 4 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 10.00 |
| Rasikh Salam Dar | 3 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 9.33 |
| Krunal Pandya | 4 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 12.50 |
| Romario Shepherd | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 17.00 |
| Suyash Sharma | 4 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 9.00 |