IPL 2026 RCB vs GT Match Result

On April 24, 2026, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) triumphed over the Gujarat Titans (GT) by 5 wickets in Bengaluru. Sai Sudharsan scored a century (100 runs) helping GT reach 205/3 but Virat Kohli (81 runs) and Devdutt Padikkal (55 runs) made the chase seem effortless. Kohli was dropped on the very first ball and that error proved costly for GT in the end. RCB wrapped up the game at 206/5 in 18.5 overs while GT’s chances for the playoffs took another blow. Here’s the detailed analysis of the RCB vs GT match result.

Gujarat Titans (GT) Innings: Sudharsan Shines, Titans Stumble at the End

Sai Sudharsan was the star of the match scoring an impressive century. He partnered with Shubman Gill (32 runs) to create a solid 128-run opening partnership. However, Sudharsan was dismissed by Josh Hazlewood and the scoring rate dropped. Gill was out shortly after and even Jos Buttler’s quickfire 25 runs couldn’t boost the pace. The RCB bowlers, Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar executed their yorkers perfectly conceding only 35 runs in the final five overs. Jason Holder (23* runs) and Washington Sundar (19 runs) contributed some late runs helping GT reach a total of 205/3.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Innings: Kohli-Padikkal Power Chase

The chase really kicked off with the very first ball when Washington Sundar dropped Virat Kohli. That mistake turned out to be very expensive because Kohli went on to score a brilliant 81 runs. Jacob Bethell (14 runs) got out early but Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal put together an impressive 115-run partnership. Padikkal hit his quickest IPL fifty ending with 55 runs. GT made a comeback when Rashid Khan bowled out Padikkal and Jason Holder took down Kohli which led to a quick decline from 141/1 to 173/5. As the pressure mounted, Krunal Pandya (23* runs) and Tim David (10* runs) kept their cool and finished the game securing a five-wicket victory with seven balls to spare.

RCB vs GT Match Result: Key Moments

• Sudharsan’s scored a brilliant 100 off 58 balls.
• Washington Sundar put down Virat Kohli first ball.
• Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal added 115 runs.
• Kohli’s became the first batter to hit 800 IPL fours.
• Krunal Pandya’s six off Rashid Khan sealed RCB’s five-wicket win.

Points Table Impact

Royal Challengers Bengaluru moved up to 2nd place with an NRR(+1.101) while Gujarat Titans stayed 7th as their NRR(-0.790) worsened. Here’s how the points table looks after RCB’s win over GT – Updated Points Table.

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