RCB vs GT IPL 2026: Kohli and Padikkal Power RCB to 5-Wicket Win Over GT
RCB beat Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets as Kohli (81) and Padikkal (55) chase 206. Sudharsan scores 100 in IPL 2026 clash.
Bengaluru, Apr 24 (PTI): Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Gujarat Titans (GT) by five wickets in an IPL match at Bengaluru, chasing 206 in 18.5 overs. Virat Kohli scored 81 and Devdutt Padikkal made 55, overshadowing Sai Sudharsan’s 100. The win moved RCB to the second spot with 10 points. The match has concluded with RCB securing victory.
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Kohli and Padikkal Dominate 206-Run Chase
RCB chased down 206 after a strong partnership:
- Kohli (81) and Padikkal (55) added 115 runs for the second wicket
- The chase was completed in 18.5 overs
- RCB moved to second spot with 10 points
The duo accelerated after the early dismissal of Jacob Bethell.
Kohli’s Aggressive Knock After Early Lifeline
Kohli was dropped on zero by Washington Sundar off Mohammed Siraj.
He then dominated the bowling:
- Hit Prasidh Krishna for two fours
- Flicked Kagiso Rabada for a six
- Pulled Rashid Khan for a six
Kohli reached his fifty in 30 balls and controlled the chase before getting out to Jason Holder.
Devdutt Padikkal’s Quickfire 55
Padikkal matched Kohli’s aggression:
- Hit Prasidh Krishna for two sixes
- Dispatched Rashid Khan for a maximum
- Reached his fifty 10 balls faster than Kohli
He was eventually bowled by Rashid Khan.
Late Wobble but RCB Seal Win
RCB lost wickets in quick succession:
- Rajat Patidar
- Jitesh Sharma
The team slipped to 173 for five.
However:
- Krunal Pandya (23 off 12 balls)
- Tim David (10)
guided RCB to victory.
This was RCB’s fourth win at Chinnaswamy from five matches this season.
Sai Sudharsan’s Century Powers GT to 205/3
Earlier, Gujarat Titans posted 205 for three:
- Sai Sudharsan scored 100 off 58 balls
- His third IPL hundred
- Became fastest to reach 2000 IPL runs
He added 128 runs with captain Shubman Gill (32 off 24 balls).
Sudharsan’s Dominance and Key Moments
- Scored 46 runs in Power Play
- Reached fifty in 33 balls
- Next fifty came in 24 balls
He countered bowlers:
- Hit Romario Shepherd for six
- Attacked Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma
Sudharsan was dropped on 91 by Suyash Sharma.
He completed his century but was later dismissed by Josh Hazlewood.
GT Slow Finish in Death Overs
GT were 174 for two after 17 overs but managed only 31 runs in the last three overs.
A late cameo from Jason Holder (23 not out of 10 balls) helped GT reach 205.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets in Bengaluru, successfully chasing 206 in 18.5 overs. Virat Kohli (81) and Devdutt Padikkal (55) led the chase, while Sai Sudharsan’s 100 powered GT to 205/3. With this win, RCB moved to second place with 10 points, marking their fourth victory at Chinnaswamy this season.
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