RCB vs GT Match Highlights & Full Scorecard – IPL 2026 (April 25)

In a match that had everything — a record-breaking century, a dropped catch that changed history, and a chase that left 40,000 fans breathless — Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on the night of April 24-25, 2026. Chasing 206, RCB got home in 18.5 overs courtesy of a vintage Virat Kohli blitz of 81 off 44 balls and an incendiary Devdutt Padikkal knock of 55 off 27. For Sai Sudharsan, there was a breathtaking century — 100 off 58 balls — but ultimately an empty feeling as GT fell short defending 205. Check out the complete Virat Kohli IPL stats to understand just how comfortably this knock sits among his finest in the tournament.

This was IPL drama at its absolute peak. A missed catch, a 115-run partnership that tore the contest apart, a late wobble at 173 for 5, and then Krunal Pandya calmly finishing the job with 7 balls to spare. Chinnaswamy was rocking from the first over and did not stop until the winning runs were hit.

RCB vs GT Match Summary – IPL 2026, Match 34

RCB vs GT Full Scorecard – IPL 2026

Gujarat Titans Batting – 205/3 (20 overs)

Did Not Bat: Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Rashid Khan, Manav Suthar, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj

Fall of Wickets: 1-128 (Gill, 14.3 ov), 2-158 (Sudharsan, 18.2 ov), 3-178 (Buttler, 18.5 ov)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Batting – 206/5 (18.5 overs)

Did Not Bat: Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Salam Dar

Fall of Wickets: 1-8 (Bethell, 1.2 ov), 2-141 (Padikkal, 11.4 ov), 3-158 (Kohli, 13.2 ov), 4-167 (Patidar, 15.1 ov), 5-173 (Jitesh, 16.0 ov)

Partnership of Note: Kohli & Padikkal – 133 runs off 8.2 overs (2nd wicket, overs 3.1 to 11.4)

Gujarat Titans Bowling

RCB Bowling

RCB vs GT Match Highlights – Over-by-Over Story

Powerplay (Overs 1–6) – GT Innings

Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill walked out to face Bhuvneshwar Kumar with intent from ball one. Sudharsan immediately set the tone — shuffling across and lappling Hazlewood through fine leg for a streaky but effective boundary in the very first over. The RCB new-ball attack was disciplined but Chinnaswamy’s short straight boundaries punished anything full and wide. GT scored 58 runs in the powerplay without losing a wicket, the platform for everything that followed.

Middle Overs (Overs 7–15) – The Sudharsan Show

This was the phase that effectively decided the match. Sudharsan was masterful — driving straight, flicking through midwicket, and playing the occasional audacious reverse-sweep. His fifty came off the Romario Shepherd over with a wristy six over deep midwicket that cleared the rope effortlessly. Meanwhile Gill played the anchor role, accumulating rather than dominating, before Suyash Sharma breached his defence for 32 in the 15th over. The 128-run opening stand ended, but at 150 for 1 in 15 overs with nine wickets in hand, GT were in complete control. Crucially, Sudharsan had just moved past 78 runs and was approaching IPL legend — he was 72 runs away from becoming the fastest batter to 2000 IPL runs, a record held by Chris Gayle (48 innings).

Death Overs (Overs 16–20) – GT Lose Momentum

Sudharsan brought up his century in 57 balls — nudging through the off-side for a single to complete the milestone — and became the fastest ever to 2000 IPL runs. Hazlewood then produced a sharp caught-and-bowled to end the innings of 100 in the 19th over. Jos Buttler, brought in to explode in the death, made an aggressive 25 off 16 before he was caught at short third man attempting a reverse scoop off Bhuvneshwar. Washington Sundar (26 not out) and Jason Holder (15 not out off 8) pushed GT to 205/3, though a total of 220-plus looked possible at the 15-over mark. Those 15-20 missed runs would prove costly.

RCB Chase – Powerplay Through to the End

Jacob Bethell opened in place of the injured Phil Salt and was removed by Kagiso Rabada for 8 inside the second over. Kohli walked in at number two, and Washington Sundar immediately had the chance to alter history — a regulation catch at mid-wicket off Mohammed Siraj went straight into his hands and came out. Kohli was on single figures. He survived, composed himself, and what followed was a masterclass. By the sixth over, RCB had raced to 58 without further loss, with the crowd already sensing something special.

Devdutt Padikkal at number three was in sensational touch from the outset. Two consecutive sixes off Rashid Khan — one a clean-hit straight, one a lofted inside-out drive — told the story of his mood. He reached 50 in under 30 balls. Kohli, simultaneously, was playing a vintage knock — pulling Rabada dismissively, timing the ball to all parts, and reaching his fifty off just 30 balls to a deafening roar from the Chinnaswamy faithful. The 100-run partnership came up in barely 7 overs of batting together.

Rashid Khan eventually bowled Padikkal for 55 — the ball beating him through the gate — with RCB at 141 for 2. Holder then bowled Kohli for 81, a delivery that crashed into the stumps as Kohli attempted to work it through the leg side. Two big wickets in quick succession saw Patidar and Jitesh both depart inside three overs, leaving RCB at 173 for 5. The crowd went briefly quiet. Rabada had taken three wickets and GT scented a remarkable comeback.

But Tim David and Krunal Pandya had other ideas. David hit two clean sixes in the 17th over to end the contest as a contest. Krunal sealed the win with a six over long-on in the penultimate over, finishing 18 not out off 11. RCB chased 206 with 7 balls to spare.

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Turning Point of the Match – What Changed the Game?

The match turned on a single moment in the second over of the RCB chase. Mohammed Siraj bowled a full delivery on the pads to Kohli, who clipped it into the air towards mid-wicket. Washington Sundar settled under it — a comfortable, regulation catch at chest height. He put it down. It was the kind of chance a fielder of Sundar’s quality holds nine times out of ten.

Kohli was on around 5 runs. RCB were 2 down at that point. Had that catch been taken, RCB would have been 3 down early in the chase with the asking rate climbing rapidly on a surface that was getting quicker as the dew settled. Instead, Kohli went on to make 81 and share a match-winning 133-run stand with Padikkal. The scorebook will show that GT’s bowlers took 5 wickets. The context shows that one missed catch cost them the game.

There is also a tactical dimension. Rajat Patidar called the toss correctly and backed himself to chase 200-plus under Chinnaswamy lights. That decision was based on a detailed understanding of how dew accelerates the outfield in the second innings and how this pitch rewards timing over brute force. RCB have now won four of five home matches in IPL 2026 — and toss awareness has been central to every one of them.

Fantasy Cricket Impact – RCB vs GT Dream11 Scorecard

Top Fantasy Point Scorers

• Sai Sudharsan – 100 off 58 (11 fours, 5 sixes): The single highest fantasy scorer in this match by a distance. Century plus the milestone of fastest to 2000 IPL runs added bonus points. A differential captain pick in grand leagues returned a massive haul. His consistent form also puts him firmly in the conversation for the IPL 2026 Orange Cap.
• Virat Kohli – 81 off 44: The universally safe captain pick delivered in full. Seven fours, four sixes, and a half-century bonus meant Kohli gave small-league teams exactly what they needed.
• Devdutt Padikkal – 55 off 27: Four sixes and a strike rate above 200. Padikkal was not a premium pick going into this match, making him the best fantasy differential of the night alongside Sudharsan.
• Kagiso Rabada – 3/33 in 4 overs: Three wickets on a flat Chinnaswamy track while conceding fewer than nine an over — elite death bowling. Returned strong fantasy points for a bowler on the losing side.

Best Captain and Vice-Captain (Hindsight)

• Best Captain: Sai Sudharsan — 100 off 58 with 11 fours and 5 sixes made this the highest-ceiling captain choice of the night for anyone who had the conviction.
• Best Vice-Captain: Devdutt Padikkal — 55 off 27 with four maximums at a 200-plus strike rate made him the surprise VC winner of the contest.
• Safe Pick That Delivered: Virat Kohli — the majority of small-league teams picked Kohli as captain and were rewarded with 81 runs in a winning chase.

Biggest Fantasy Flops

• Shubman Gill: Anchored the opening stand to 128 but contributed only 32 off 28. Those who made him captain in grand leagues — a reasonable choice given his recent form — paid the price for a below-par innings by his own standards.
• Rashid Khan: Picked almost universally and ended with 1 wicket from 4 overs conceding 36 runs. A flat pitch and a determined Padikkal neutralised one of the world’s best leg-spinners. High ownership, modest return.
• Jos Buttler: The big-match player narrative was appealing, but 25 off 16 via a reverse scoop that found the fielder was not the finish GT or fantasy teams needed from him.

Controversy and Viral Moments – RCB vs GT

The dropped catch by Washington Sundar off Kohli in the second over of the chase became the defining viral moment of the match. The ball went chest-height into both hands and came out. Social media immediately lit up with reaction videos and memes, with “Washington Sundar drop” trending within minutes of the moment happening. Given that Kohli went on to make 81, the miss took on a life of its own as the innings progressed.

Kohli’s own reaction when Holder finally bowled him for 81 was equally meme-worthy. He stared at the disturbed stumps for two full seconds, shook his head slowly, and walked off looking genuinely furious with himself — the reaction of a batter who knew he was in the zone and was angry at giving it away in such a fashion. The clip went viral immediately with the caption — widely shared — asking whether any other batter in the world gets angrier at themselves for making 81 than Kohli does.

Sudharsan’s celebration after bringing up his century also drew widespread attention — a composed, dignified acknowledgement of a record-breaking milestone, contrasting sharply with the electric noise of a stadium full of RCB supporters applauding a GT batter.

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Post-Match Reactions and Analysis

Rajat Patidar – RCB Captain

Patidar said he had a strong gut feeling about the pitch the moment he arrived at the ground. He felt it was a bowl-first surface and that chasing with clarity of target under the lights at Chinnaswamy gave his batting lineup a significant advantage. He specifically credited Kohli and Padikkal for taking the game away from GT with their partnership, and acknowledged the nervy middle-overs passage as a reminder that 206 is always a score that demands respect.

Analysis: Patidar’s toss reading has been consistently sharp at home this season. Four wins from five home games is not accidental — RCB understand this ground better than any visiting side, and the captain’s decision-making is a huge part of that advantage.

Shubman Gill – GT Captain

Gill remained measured but clearly frustrated. He noted that Chinnaswamy’s dew factor is a known challenge but said GT had the firepower to defend 205 if their bowlers found early wickets. He acknowledged that the dropped catch in the second over changed the shape of the entire chase and accepted it was the moment that cost his team the game.

Analysis: Gill is right to pinpoint the drop. But there is also a structural question for GT: on a surface this flat, 205 is not a total that wins you games at Chinnaswamy without wickets in the powerplay. Their bowling group could not make an early breakthrough, and once Kohli found his rhythm, the result was inevitable.

Sai Sudharsan – Century-Maker

Sudharsan spoke graciously about the milestone of becoming the fastest batter to 2000 IPL runs, but said individual records mean nothing when the team loses. He expressed genuine disappointment that his century did not lead to a GT victory and said the only number that matters to him by the end of the season is the final league position.

Analysis: A century on this surface against a quality RCB attack, including Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar in good form, is an innings of genuine class. Sudharsan is building a case as the best batter in IPL 2026 that is becoming very hard to argue with.

What This Result Means for the IPL 2026 Points Table

RCB’s victory takes them to ten points from seven matches — five wins and two losses — placing them comfortably inside the top four. Crucially, they have now won four of five home games at Chinnaswamy this season. Any remaining home fixtures are close to guaranteed points for this side based on current form and toss intelligence.

For Gujarat Titans, the defeat stings. They had a 128-run opening partnership and a total of 205 — on most grounds on most nights, that is enough. The loss exposes a recurring vulnerability: their bowling attack, for all its quality, cannot consistently defend targets when the conditions swing in the chasing side’s favour through dew. GT remain in the playoff hunt but need wins in their next two or three outings to avoid a nervy final week.

The gap between the top four and the chasing pack tightened further with this result, making the next round of matches critical for several franchises. For the full updated standings and playoff qualification scenarios, visit the IPL 2026 Points Table.

Key Questions Answered – RCB vs GT Highlights 2026

Why did RCB win despite GT scoring 205?

Three reasons: a dropped catch, dew, and depth. The Washington Sundar drop off Kohli in the second over was the single most decisive moment — a batter of Kohli’s calibre cannot be given that kind of lifeline. Second, Chinnaswamy’s heavy evening dew made the ball slippery and the outfield lightning-fast from the 12th over onward, systematically reducing the advantage GT had built in their innings. Third, RCB’s batting depth — with Tim David and Krunal Pandya coming in at 6 and 7 — meant the middle-overs wobble at 173 for 5 was never going to be terminal. GT needed at least one wicket in the first six overs of the chase. They did not get it.

Was Rajat Patidar’s toss decision correct?

Absolutely. Patidar won the toss and chose to bowl, setting up a chase under the lights when dew makes batting significantly easier. Chasing sides at Chinnaswamy have a well-documented advantage at night, and the surface had been freshly prepared — expected to play well for the team batting second. The decision was vindicated completely. RCB’s record of reading this ground’s conditions in 2026 is the best in the competition.

Can GT still qualify for the IPL 2026 playoffs?

Yes, but the margin for error is shrinking. Gujarat Titans have enough firepower across their squad — Gill, Sudharsan, Buttler in batting and Rabada, Rashid, Siraj in bowling — to win three or four consecutive games. That is what they likely need to do. Their bigger concern is net run rate, which will have taken a hit from conceding a chase of 206 in under 19 overs. A strong couple of wins by big margins would help offset that if the table is tight at the end of the league stage.

How does this RCB vs GT result compare historically?

This is now the seventh time these two franchises have met in the IPL. RCB lead 4–3 in overall head-to-head results. Prior to IPL 2026, the series was perfectly level at 3–3. Tonight shifted the balance in RCB’s favour, though the margins in almost every meeting have been close. For the full breakdown of every match, visit the RCB vs GT head-to-head record.

Key Takeaways – RCB vs GT Match 34, IPL 2026

• RCB won by 5 wickets, chasing 206 in 18.5 overs — one of the cleanest successful chases of IPL 2026 given the target size.
• Sai Sudharsan scored 100 off 58 balls (11 fours, 5 sixes) and became the fastest batter in history to reach 2000 IPL runs, surpassing Chris Gayle’s record of 48 innings.
• Gill and Sudharsan’s 128-run opening stand set GT up for a total closer to 220-plus, but the death-over batting could not fully capitalise.
• Virat Kohli’s 81 off 44 was the innings that decided the match — it came after Washington Sundar dropped him on single figures in one of the costliest missed catches of IPL 2026.
• Devdutt Padikkal’s 55 off 27 (strike rate 203.70) was equally destructive. Their 133-run partnership removed any possibility of a competitive GT comeback.
• Kagiso Rabada’s 3 for 33 off 4 overs was the performance of the night among bowlers — quality figures on a flat Chinnaswamy pitch.
• Bhuvneshwar Kumar dismissed Jos Buttler with a smart reverse scoop that Hazlewood caught brilliantly at short third man — a moment of planning and execution perfectly realised.
• Chinnaswamy remains RCB’s fortress: four wins from five home matches in IPL 2026, with the toss and dew factor consistently exploited to maximum effect.
• Krunal Pandya and Tim David’s calm finish after the 173 for 5 wobble showed the depth of RCB’s batting order and why they are genuine title contenders this season.

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