Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru took to the field for the 34th Indian Premier League encounter at the iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium, which turned into a batting masterclass. It was explosive batting, a stellar century, a change of pace and a gallant chase in pressure. The Gujarat Titans compiled a huge 205/3 in 20 overs with a brilliant 100 from Sai Sudharsan. Royal Challengers Bengaluru, however, came roaring back in response and managed to chase the target with equal zeal to win the game by 5 wickets with 7 balls to spare. The match was an awesome T20 spectacle and presented the fearless style of modern-day IPL cricket, where you can’t even rely on the total of 200 to win. This article will provide you the complete information about the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs. Gujarat Titans match scorecard, key performance, match details, and all.
RCB vs GT Match no 34 IPL 2026 Details
| Detail | Information |
| Match | GT vs RCB |
| Tournament | Indian Premier League 2026 |
| Match Number | 34th Match |
| Venue | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Date | 24 April 2026 |
| Toss | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the toss and elected to field |
| Result | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 5 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Virat Kohli |
| GT Score | 205/3 (20 overs) |
| RCB Score | 206/5 (18.5 overs) |
RCB vs GT – Match Overview
Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the toss and opted to bat first on a batting friendly Bengaluru surface. Gujarat Titans opened with a decent start and then, Sai Sudharsan gave them a fantastic finish in the challenging middle order. Shubman Gill came into the fray in the opening partnership, with Jos Buttler and Jason Holder taking a more aggressive approach later on. Sai Sudharsan continued his high form, scoring a pretty fine 100 with ease in just 57 balls.
The unbeaten knock helped the Gujarat Titans cross the 200-run mark and wrap up at 205/3. Despite losing Jacob Bethell early, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) began the chase on the right foot. Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal turned the tide with an amazing startling combination.
Padikkal played with the aggression he’s known for and scored his 50 in 20 balls whereas Kohli played with a sense of timing and controlled aggression.
Gujarat Titans collected wickets in the middle order but Tim David and Krunal Pandya got home to finish the run with ease. RCB later crossed the boundary for the first time in 18.5 overs and came up with an important win.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans Match Scorecard
Gujarat Titans 1st Innings Scorecard
Gujarat Titans had a tremendous performance in the batters and managed to score 205/3 in 20 overs. Sai Sudharsan had one of the most stellar IPL 2026 innings and was unbeaten with 100 runs off 58 balls. He ended his innings with 11 fours and five sixes, scoring at an impressive strike rate of 172.41. Sai had a classy pace with a lot of hitting and kept the ball in her hands for the entire innings. Shubman Gill was the real life-boat as he was instrumental in his opening stand and hit a 32-run 24-ball innings.
The pair put into play a 128-run stand for the first wicket and provided an excellent foundation for Gujarat Titans. Jos Buttler powered it up in the middle game, netting 25 runs from 16 balls. Washington Sundar and Jason Holder then came up to the plate and played hard to come by unbeaten innings to take Gujarat Titans past the 200-run mark.
Gujarat Titans Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Sai Sudharsan | 100 | 58 | 11 | 5 | 172.41 |
| Shubman Gill (c) | 32 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 133.33 |
| Jos Buttler | 25 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 156.25 |
| Washington Sundar | 19* | 12 | 1 | 1 | 158.33 |
| Jason Holder | 23* | 10 | 1 | 2 | 230.00 |
| Extras | 6 | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 205/3 (20 overs) | — | — | — | — |
Fall of Wickets – GT
| Wicket | Score | Over |
| Shubman Gill | 128/1 | 12.4 |
| Sai Sudharsan | 160/2 | 15.3 |
| Jos Buttler | 177/3 | 17.4 |
Bowling Performance – Royal Challengers Bengaluru
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 4 | 31 | 1 | 7.75 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 4 | 40 | 1 | 10.00 |
| Rasikh Salam | 3 | 28 | 0 | 9.33 |
| Krunal Pandya | 4 | 50 | 0 | 12.50 |
| Romario Shepherd | 1 | 17 | 0 | 17.00 |
| Suyash Sharma | 4 | 36 | 1 | 9.00 |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 2nd Innings Scorecard
RCB Bengaluru were able to chase the massive target with ease and bowled it out for 206/5 in 18.5 overs. Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal did a wonderful job and built the innings around them.
Once Jacob Bethell left early, Kohli and Padikkal went on an assault and maintained the demanded run-rate. Padikkal hit a fearless hit and scored 55 runs off 27 balls, with a tally of six sixes.
Virat Kohli has performed a classy knock for the chase with 81 runs off 44 balls. He scored eight runs off five fours and four sixes. Kohli scored his half-century in 30 balls and played very well during the chase.
RCB were composed in the middle order while Gujarat Titans came up with faster wickets in the middle. Krunal Pandya and Tim David put a lid on the late show and finished the job in good health with seven balls to spare.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Jacob Bethell | 14 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 140.00 |
| Virat Kohli | 81 | 44 | 8 | 4 | 184.09 |
| Devdutt Padikkal | 55 | 27 | 2 | 6 | 203.70 |
| Rajat Patidar (c) | 8 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 160.00 |
| Jitesh Sharma | 10 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 166.66 |
| Tim David | 10* | 9 | 0 | 1 | 111.11 |
| Krunal Pandya | 23* | 12 | 3 | 1 | 191.66 |
| Extras | 5 | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 206/5 (18.5 overs) | — | — | — | — |
Fall of Wickets – RCB
| Wicket | Score | Over |
| Jacob Bethell | 26/1 | 2.6 |
| Devdutt Padikkal | 141/2 | 12.5 |
| Virat Kohli | 154/3 | 13.4 |
| Jitesh Sharma | 171/4 | 14.6 |
| Rajat Patidar | 173/5 | 15.3 |
Bowling Performance – Gujarat Titans
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Mohammed Siraj | 3 | 25 | 1 | 8.33 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 4 | 45 | 0 | 11.25 |
| Jason Holder | 3.5 | 35 | 1 | 9.13 |
| Prasidh Krishna | 2 | 31 | 0 | 15.50 |
| Rashid Khan | 4 | 49 | 2 | 12.25 |
| Manav Suthar | 2 | 19 | 1 | 9.50 |
Top Performers of the Match
| Category | Player | Performance |
| Player of the Match | Virat Kohli | 81 (44) |
| Best Batter (GT) | Sai Sudharsan | 100 (58) |
| Best Batter (RCB) | Devdutt Padikkal | 55 (27) |
| Best Bowler (RCB) | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 1 wicket, economical spell |
| Key Moment | Kohli-Padikkal partnership | Match-winning stand |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans match no 34 IPL 2026 Squad
Gujarat Titans Squad – IPL 2026
| Player | Role |
| Sai Sudharsan | Batter |
| Shubman Gill (C) | Batter |
| Jos Buttler | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Washington Sundar | All-rounder |
| Jason Holder | All-rounder |
| M Shahrukh Khan | Batter |
| Rashid Khan | Bowler |
| Manav Suthar | Bowler |
| Kagiso Rabada | Bowler |
| Mohammed Siraj | Bowler |
| Rahul Tewatia | All-rounder |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad – IPL 2026
| Player | Role |
| Jacob Bethell | Batter |
| Virat Kohli | Batter |
| Devdutt Padikkal | Batter |
| Rajat Patidar (C) | Batter |
| Jitesh Sharma | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Tim David | Batter |
| Krunal Pandya | All-rounder |
| Romario Shepherd | All-rounder |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Bowler |
| Josh Hazlewood | Bowler |
| Rasikh Salam | Bowler |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans Match Highlights
- The Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the toss and decided to field first.
- Gujarat Titans managed to score 57 runs in the Powerplay without getting anyone out.
- Sai Sudharsan hit a fifty in 33 balls.
- The hero of the game, Sai Sudharsan, put on a brilliant 100 from 57 deliveries.
- Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan scored 128 runs for the first wicket.
- Jos Buttler was seen playing a fearless 25-run cameo.
- Jason Holder hit 23 runs off 10 balls.
- Gujarat Titans stitched a 205/3 partnership in limited 20 overs.
- The powerplay by Royal Challengers Bengaluru saw them aggregate 58 runs.
- Devdutt Padikkal bowled a 50-off in just 20 deliveries.
- Virat Kohli became the first batsman of the world to achieve this milestone in 30 balls.
- Kohli had waged a century partnership with Padikkal.
- Virat Kohli hit 81 runs off 44 balls.
- Krunal Pandya had a relief 23-run finishing spell.
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru made it past the 200-run target in 18.2 overs.
- RCB sealed the deal in 18.5 overs.
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the match by 5 wickets.
Conclusion
The GT vs RCB encounter in IPL 2026 turned out to be one of the season’s most thrilling matches. Led by the magnificent Saikrishna Sudharsan’s amazing century, Gujarat Titans gave a sensational batting display and scored an outstanding 205 runs. But Royal Challengers Bengaluru showed no fear in the chase in spite of the tough target. Virat Kohli then had another classy 81-run knock, and Devdutt Padikkal’s explosive 50 move the game firmly in RCB’s favour. The game highlighted the significance of teamwork and fearless hitting in T20 cricket. The combination of Kohli and Padikkal was the key to the successful partnership to build a victorious chase and keep RCB in control throughout the innings.
On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bengaluru pulled it off with ease and would go on to claim an important 5-wicket win in IPL 2026.
FAQs
RCB was victorious by five wickets.
Virat Kohli scored 81 runs from 44 balls to get the Player of the Match award.
Sai Sudharsan had a handy 100 for Gujarat Titans.
Gujarat Titans scored 205/3 in 20 overs.
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru went to the crease with the target.
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