In a pulsating IPL 2026 encounter at Chinnaswamy Stadium, Royal Challengers Bengaluru overcame Gujarat Titans’ 205/3 to secure a five-wicket win in 18.5 overs. Virat Kohli’s gritty 81 proved decisive against Sai Sudarshan’s brilliant ton, handing RCB their fifth victory and GT their fourth defeat.
RCB’s openers faltered early as Jacob Bethell holed out for 14. Enter Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal, who unleashed havoc with a 115-run partnership. Padikkal’s 55 (27 balls, 2×4, 6×6) was fireworks personified. Kohli followed with 81 (44 balls, 8×4, 4×6), keeping RCB in control.
Rajat Patidar scratched around for 8, caught by Manav Suthar. Jitesh Sharma’s 10 off six balls ended tamely off Rashid Khan. But Tim David and Krunal Pandya remained unflustered—David 10*, Pandya 23* (12 balls, 3×4, 1×6)—sealing the chase with composure.
Rashid Khan led GT’s attack with two wickets. In their innings, Sudarshan’s 100 (58 balls, 11×4, 5×6) headlined after a 128-run opening stand with Gill (32 off 24). Buttler added 25, Sundar 19*, Holder 23* off 10. RCB bowlers Kumar, Sharma, and Hazlewood struck once each.
This result intensifies the points table race, with RCB gaining crucial momentum heading into the business end of the season.
