RCB Edge GT Thriller
Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 5 wickets, reaching 206 in 18.5 overs to chase down Gujarat Titans’ 205 for 3. Virat Kohli’s 81 off 44 balls, featuring his 800th IPL four, steered the home side home in front of a roaring Chinnaswamy crowd.
Both sides desperate for points in the tight IPL 2026 table, RCB kept their home fortress intact while denting GT’s top-four push.
How It Happened
RCB skipper won the toss and bowled first on a batting paradise. GT openers Shubman Gill (32) and Sai Sudharsan put on 128 runs—Sudharsan racing to his century off 58 balls with 11 fours and 5 sixes, shattering Chris Gayle’s record for fastest 2000 IPL runs in 47 innings. That stand set 205/3, GT’s total looking massive under the lights.
Chinnaswamy erupted as Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal countered fire with fire. Kohli, eyes locked in, picked gaps ruthlessly—his 81 built on crisp drives that screamed class. Padikkal’s 55 off 27 exploded with boundaries, their stand keeping required rate under control even as GT spun a web mid-innings.
Tension spiked post-Kohli’s exit to Jason Holder. Rashid Khan snared late blows, but Tim David and Krunal Pandya held nerve—steering RCB over the line with 7 balls left. Five wickets down, yet composure won it—no collapse, just calculated punches.
Scorecard / Match Stats
Gujarat Titans
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sai Sudharsan | c and b Josh Hazlewood | 100 | 58 | 11 | 5 | 172.41 |
| Shubman Gill (c) | c Devdutt Padikkal b Suyash Sharma | 32 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 133.33 |
| Jos Buttler (wk) | c Josh Hazlewood b Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 25 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 156.25 |
| Washington Sundar | not out | 19 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 158.33 |
| Jason Holder | not out | 23 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 230.00 |
| Extras | 6 | |||||
| Total | 205/3 (20 Ov) | 205 | RR 10.25 |
Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | WD | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 4 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.80 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 4 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10.00 |
| Rasikh Salam Dar | 3 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.30 |
| Krunal Pandya | 4 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12.50 |
| Romario Shepherd | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.00 |
| Suyash Sharma | 4 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9.00 |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Bethell | c Shahrukh Khan b Mohammed Siraj | 14 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 140.00 |
| Virat Kohli | b Jason Holder | 81 | 44 | 8 | 4 | 184.09 |
| Devdutt Padikkal | b Rashid Khan | 55 | 27 | 2 | 6 | 203.70 |
| Rajat Patidar (c) | c Washington Sundar b Manav Suthar | 8 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 160.00 |
| Jitesh Sharma (wk) | c Manav Suthar b Rashid Khan | 10 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 166.67 |
| Tim David | not out | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 111.11 |
| Krunal Pandya | not out | 23 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 191.67 |
| Extras | 5 | |||||
| Total | 206/5 (18.5 Ov) | 206 | RR 10.94 |
Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | WD | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Siraj | 3 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8.30 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 4 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11.20 |
| Jason Holder | 3.5 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9.10 |
| Prasidh Krishna | 2 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.50 |
| Rashid Khan | 4 | 0 | 49 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 12.20 |
| Manav Suthar | 2 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.50 |
Star Performer
Virat Kohli, Player of the Match, didn’t just score 81 off 44—he owned the chase. That knock included his milestone 800th IPL four, a dagger pulled off with the scoreboard pressure mounting and GT circling.
Picture this: Chinnaswamy chanting his name as he farmed strike, converting starts into momentum. Dismissed furious after Holder got him, but by then the base was set—Padikkal flowed because Kohli dictated. In a season of 247 runs already, this innings screamed why he’s the chase master RCB built around.
The Turning Point
Kohli-Padikkal partnership after powerplay—Padikkal’s 55 off 27 meshed with Kohli’s anchor, racing from needing 10 an over to cruising under 11 rrr. Before: GT on top post-century stand. After: RCB’s momentum unbreakable, even with late jitters— that duo flipped the script around 10-over mark.
What This Means
RCB bolster playoff hopes with a home win, staying unbeaten at Chinnaswamy this IPL 2026. GT slip despite Sudharsan’s heroics, middle-order questions lingering as table tightens—next for RCB likely a top-of-table clash soon.
The Bottom Line
Kohli’s class trumped GT’s total in a chase for the ages. Chinnaswamy nights deliver—RCB alive, GT warned.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who won GT vs RCB IPL 2026 Match 34?
A: Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 5 wickets (GT 205/3, RCB 206/5 in 18.5 overs).
Q: Who was the Player of the Match?
A: Virat Kohli with 81 off 44 balls, including 800th IPL four.
References
ABP Live — Virat Kohli’s 81 Powers RCB To Dominant Win Over GT — https://news.abplive.com/sports/ipl/rcb-vs-gt-highlights-match-report-ipl-2026-virat-kohli-s-81-powers-rcb-to-dominant-win-over-gt-in-chinnaswamy-spectacle-2600571-2026-04-24
Cricbuzz — RCB vs GT 34th Match IPL 2026 — https://www.cricbuzz.com/live-cricket-scores/151889/gt-vs-rcb-34th-match-indian-premier-league-2026
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