Royal Challengers Bengaluru pulled off a stunning high-scoring chase at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, hunting down 206 to defeat Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets in Match 34 of IPL 2026 on April 24.
Despite a majestic century from GT’s Sai Sudharsan, a blistering 115-run partnership between Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal ensured the home side reached the target with 7 balls to spare, cementing their position at the top of the table.
Match Summary: RCB vs GT, IPL 2026 Match 34
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| GT Score | 205/3 (20 overs) |
| RCB Score | 206/5 (18.5 overs) |
| Match Result | RCB won by 5 wickets (7 balls left) |
| Best Batting (RCB) | Virat Kohli – 81 off 44 balls |
| Best Bowling (RCB) | Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 1/31 in 4 overs |
| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
GT Innings: 205/3 in 20 Overs
Gujarat Titans posted a formidable total thanks to a career-best performance from Sai Sudharsan, who smashed a brilliant 100 off 58 balls. Sudharsan anchors the innings perfectly, hitting 11 boundaries and 5 sixes. He was well-supported by captain Shubman Gill (32), with the duo putting on 128 for the first wicket.
In the death overs, Jason Holder provided the finishing fireworks with a rapid 23 off 10 balls*, striking at 230.00. While the RCB bowlers struggled with the flat deck, Bhuvneshwar Kumar remained the most economical, conceding just 7.75 runs per over and picking up the wicket of Jos Buttler.
GT Innings At A Glance
| Details | GT Innings |
|---|---|
| Total | 205/3 in 20 overs |
| Powerplay | 58/0 (0–6 overs) |
| Top Scorer | Sai Sudharsan – 100 off 58 balls |
| Best Partnership | Sudharsan & Gill – 128 runs |
| Best Bowling (RCB) | Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 1/31 (4 overs) |
RCB Chase: 206/5 in 18.5 Overs
The chase was ignited by a vintage Virat Kohli, who hammered 81 off 44 balls, including 8 boundaries and 4 sixes. However, the real momentum shift came from Devdutt Padikkal, who played a blistering knock of 55 off just 27 balls at a strike rate of over 200. Their 115-run stand for the second wicket dismantled the GT bowling attack.
Despite a mid-innings wobble where Rashid Khan (2/49) removed Padikkal and Jitesh Sharma in quick succession, Krunal Pandya (23 off 12)* and Tim David kept their cool. Krunal’s aggressive finish ensured RCB crossed the line comfortably with over an over to spare.
RCB Chase At A Glance
| Details | RCB Chase |
|---|---|
| Target | 206 runs |
| Total | 206/5 in 18.5 overs |
| Powerplay | 58/1 (0–6 overs) |
| Top Scorer | Virat Kohli – 81 off 44 balls |
| Best Bowling (GT) | Rashid Khan – 2/49 (4 overs) |
Key Highlights
- Sudharsan’s Maiden Ton: Sai Sudharsan’s century was a masterclass in timing, though it ultimately ended in a losing cause.
- Kohli’s Masterclass: Virat Kohli showed no signs of slowing down, taking the attack to the pacers early and ensuring the required rate never got out of hand.
- Padikkal’s Power: Devdutt Padikkal’s 20-ball fifty was the fastest of the match, shifting the pressure entirely onto the GT spinners.
Player of the Match
Virat Kohli (RCB): Awarded for his match-winning 81 off 44 balls. His ability to anchor a 200+ chase while maintaining a strike rate of 184.09 was the cornerstone of Bengaluru’s successful hunt.
