Virat Kohli rides luck to make GT pay as RCB sign off from Chinnaswamy in style

Brief Scores: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (206/5) beat Gujarat Titans (205/3 in 20 ovs) by 5 wickets at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

RCB vs GT: HIGHLIGHTS | SCORECARD

They say catches win matches, and Gujarat Titans learnt that the hard way. GT had a chance to dismiss Virat Kohli for a golden duck but let him off, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru made them pay with a five-wicket win on Friday at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

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Kohli is not one to offer second chances, and he capitalised fully, making the Titans rue the missed opportunity. He scored 81 off 44 balls, including eight fours and four sixes, as RCB chased down 205 with seven balls to spare.

Sai Sudharsan notched up his third IPL century, but his effort went in vain as GT slumped to a second successive defeat and slipped into the bottom half of the table.

RCB also signed off their Bengaluru leg in style, winning four of their five matches to climb to second on the table with a net run rate of +1.101. However, the challenge could intensify as they move away from Chinnaswamy, with five away games remaining and two fixtures at their alternate home in Raipur.

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SUDHARSAN DOMINATES FIRST HALF

After GT were asked to bat first, the first 10 overs belonged to Sudharsan, who opened up early and ensured a flying start. Shubman Gill hardly got any strike, playing a supporting role at just over a run-a-ball, largely rotating the strike, as Sudharsan took charge and put the RCB bowlers under pressure with fluent strokeplay.

Sudharsan raced into the 70s and looked well on course for a hundred with half the innings still to go. In the process, he also became the fastest to 2,000 IPL runs, reaching the milestone in just 47 innings and surpassing Chris Gayle.

He had earlier scored 73 against Rajasthan Royals but had struggled to convert starts since then. On a batting-friendly surface in Chinnaswamy, however, he made the most of the opportunity to regain momentum.

Sudharsan was equally severe on Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Krunal Pandya, as the Titans raced to 104 without loss in the first 10 overs.

SUDHARSAN LIFTS GUJARAT BEYOND 200

After a brisk start, Sudharsan anchored the innings brilliantly, ensuring the Titans posted a strong 205 for three. Just as the opening stand threatened to pile on more misery for RCB, Suyash Sharma struck to dismiss Shubman Gill for 32 off 24 balls.

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Sudharsan, however, carried on and brought up a fine century off 57 deliveries. But just as he looked set to accelerate in the death overs, Josh Hazlewood removed him, after which the Titans lost quite a bit of momentum. From 170 in 16 overs, they managed only 17 runs in the next three.

Jos Buttler chipped in with a promising 25 before Bhuvneshwar Kumar dismissed him. The final over brought late drama as Rasikh Salam went off with cramps, while Krunal Pandya battled through discomfort to complete the over.

Jason Holder, making his debut for the Titans, then took charge, smashing two sixes and a four off Krunal to collect 18 runs and push GT past the 200-run mark.

SUNDAR MAKES A BLUNDER

The Titans had a golden chance to put RCB under pressure when Mohammed Siraj created an opportunity to dismiss Virat Kohli for a golden duck. Before this game, Kohli averaged 87.75 against GT, highlighting how much he enjoys facing the Titans. However, Washington Sundar dropped a straightforward catch at mid-wicket, handing RCB’s premier batter a crucial lifeline.

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Jacob Bethell, meanwhile, failed to make an impact in his maiden appearance this season. Playing in place of the injured Phil Salt, he looked promising during his 14-run knock before Siraj brought his innings to an end. But Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal ensured that RCB scored 58 runs in the powerplay and stayed firmly on track in their chase.

At the halfway mark, Kohli and Padikkal powered RCB to 118, bringing the required run rate down to 8.80. Every run Kohli scored only deepened Sundar’s regret, leaving him to rue the costly missed chance.

RCB SECURE COMFORTABLE WIN

Soon after, Kohli brought up his fifty off 30 balls, showcasing his class and calibre. He and Padikkal then stitched together a dominant 115-run stand for the second wicket, putting RCB firmly in control. Padikkal continued his fine run of form, scoring 55 off 27 before Rashid Khan accounted for his wicket.

Kohli was eventually dismissed after chopping one onto his stumps off Holder. By then, however, RCB were firmly in the driver’s seat, needing only 52 runs from 38 balls with seven wickets in hand.

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The Titans may have sensed a late opening when Rajat Patidar and Jitesh Sharma fell cheaply, but Krunal Pandya ensured there were no hiccups. He remained unbeaten on 23 off 12 and hit the winning runs to take RCB past the finish line.

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Apr 24, 2026 23:09 IST

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Brief Scores: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (206/5) beat Gujarat Titans (205/3 in 20 ovs) by 5 wickets at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

RCB vs GT: HIGHLIGHTS | SCORECARD

They say catches win matches, and Gujarat Titans learnt that the hard way. GT had a chance to dismiss Virat Kohli for a golden duck but let him off, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru made them pay with a five-wicket win on Friday at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

Kohli is not one to offer second chances, and he capitalised fully, making the Titans rue the missed opportunity. He scored 81 off 44 balls, including eight fours and four sixes, as RCB chased down 205 with seven balls to spare.

Sai Sudharsan notched up his third IPL century, but his effort went in vain as GT slumped to a second successive defeat and slipped into the bottom half of the table.

RCB also signed off their Bengaluru leg in style, winning four of their five matches to climb to second on the table with a net run rate of +1.101. However, the challenge could intensify as they move away from Chinnaswamy, with five away games remaining and two fixtures at their alternate home in Raipur.

SUDHARSAN DOMINATES FIRST HALF

After GT were asked to bat first, the first 10 overs belonged to Sudharsan, who opened up early and ensured a flying start. Shubman Gill hardly got any strike, playing a supporting role at just over a run-a-ball, largely rotating the strike, as Sudharsan took charge and put the RCB bowlers under pressure with fluent strokeplay.

Sudharsan raced into the 70s and looked well on course for a hundred with half the innings still to go. In the process, he also became the fastest to 2,000 IPL runs, reaching the milestone in just 47 innings and surpassing Chris Gayle.

He had earlier scored 73 against Rajasthan Royals but had struggled to convert starts since then. On a batting-friendly surface in Chinnaswamy, however, he made the most of the opportunity to regain momentum.

Sudharsan was equally severe on Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Krunal Pandya, as the Titans raced to 104 without loss in the first 10 overs.

SUDHARSAN LIFTS GUJARAT BEYOND 200

After a brisk start, Sudharsan anchored the innings brilliantly, ensuring the Titans posted a strong 205 for three. Just as the opening stand threatened to pile on more misery for RCB, Suyash Sharma struck to dismiss Shubman Gill for 32 off 24 balls.

Sudharsan, however, carried on and brought up a fine century off 57 deliveries. But just as he looked set to accelerate in the death overs, Josh Hazlewood removed him, after which the Titans lost quite a bit of momentum. From 170 in 16 overs, they managed only 17 runs in the next three.

Jos Buttler chipped in with a promising 25 before Bhuvneshwar Kumar dismissed him. The final over brought late drama as Rasikh Salam went off with cramps, while Krunal Pandya battled through discomfort to complete the over.

Jason Holder, making his debut for the Titans, then took charge, smashing two sixes and a four off Krunal to collect 18 runs and push GT past the 200-run mark.

SUNDAR MAKES A BLUNDER

The Titans had a golden chance to put RCB under pressure when Mohammed Siraj created an opportunity to dismiss Virat Kohli for a golden duck. Before this game, Kohli averaged 87.75 against GT, highlighting how much he enjoys facing the Titans. However, Washington Sundar dropped a straightforward catch at mid-wicket, handing RCB’s premier batter a crucial lifeline.

Jacob Bethell, meanwhile, failed to make an impact in his maiden appearance this season. Playing in place of the injured Phil Salt, he looked promising during his 14-run knock before Siraj brought his innings to an end. But Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal ensured that RCB scored 58 runs in the powerplay and stayed firmly on track in their chase.

At the halfway mark, Kohli and Padikkal powered RCB to 118, bringing the required run rate down to 8.80. Every run Kohli scored only deepened Sundar’s regret, leaving him to rue the costly missed chance.

RCB SECURE COMFORTABLE WIN

Soon after, Kohli brought up his fifty off 30 balls, showcasing his class and calibre. He and Padikkal then stitched together a dominant 115-run stand for the second wicket, putting RCB firmly in control. Padikkal continued his fine run of form, scoring 55 off 27 before Rashid Khan accounted for his wicket.

Kohli was eventually dismissed after chopping one onto his stumps off Holder. By then, however, RCB were firmly in the driver’s seat, needing only 52 runs from 38 balls with seven wickets in hand.

The Titans may have sensed a late opening when Rajat Patidar and Jitesh Sharma fell cheaply, but Krunal Pandya ensured there were no hiccups. He remained unbeaten on 23 off 12 and hit the winning runs to take RCB past the finish line.

IPL 2026 | IPL Schedule | IPL Points Table | IPL Player Stats | Purple Cap | Orange Cap | IPL Videos | Cricket News | Live Score

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Published By:

sabyasachi chowdhury

Published On:

Apr 24, 2026 23:09 IST

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