Rajat Patidar’s 93* Powers RCB to Massive 254/5 Against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026 Qualifier 1
Rajat Patidar smashed an unbeaten 93 off 33 balls as Royal Challengers Bengaluru posted 254/5 against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 at Dharamsala.
Dharamsala: Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar smashed a sensational unbeaten 93 off 33 balls as Royal Challengers Bengaluru posted a massive 254 for 5 against Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 in Dharamsala on Tuesday. Patidar’s explosive innings, along with strong contributions from Virat Kohli and Krunal Pandya, put RCB in a commanding position.
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Rajat Patidar Smashes Unbeaten 93 Off 33 Balls
Rajat Patidar delivered a captain’s knock on the big stage, remaining unbeaten on 93 runs off 33 balls.
The RCB skipper hammered:
- Five fours
- Nine sixes
Patidar dominated the Gujarat Titans bowling attack and played a major role in lifting Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a huge total.
Patidar Takes 28 Runs Off Kulwant Khejroliya Over
One of the highlights of the innings came when Patidar scored 28 runs in a single over bowled by Gujarat Titans left-arm medium pacer Kulwant Khejroliya.
His aggressive batting left the Gujarat Titans bowling unit under pressure during the crucial playoff encounter.
Virat Kohli and Krunal Pandya Score 43 Each
Apart from Patidar’s explosive innings, Virat Kohli and Krunal Pandya also made valuable contributions for RCB.
Both batters scored 43 runs each, helping the team build momentum and post one of the biggest totals of the IPL 2026 season.
Jason Holder Picks Two Wickets for Gujarat Titans
For Gujarat Titans, Jason Holder was among the wicket-takers and finished with bowling figures of 2/39.
Despite the wickets, Gujarat Titans bowlers struggled to contain the RCB batting lineup in the high-scoring Qualifier 1 match.
Brief Scores
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 254 for 5 in 20 overs
- Rajat Patidar 93*
- Virat Kohli 43
- Krunal Pandya 43
Gujarat Titans Bowling:
- Jason Holder 2/39
Royal Challengers Bengaluru posted a massive 254 for 5 against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 at Dharamsala, thanks to Rajat Patidar’s unbeaten 93 off 33 balls. Virat Kohli and Krunal Pandya added 43 runs each, while Jason Holder claimed two wickets for Gujarat Titans in the high-scoring playoff clash.
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