RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Highlights: Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Gujarat Titans win by 5 wickets

Jason Holder begins the over with a tight line, but Krunal Pandya stays composed under pressure. After a couple of singles bring the equation down, Tim David chips in with a run to keep things ticking. With scores level, Krunal puts the result beyond doubt, pulling a short ball to the deep square leg boundary to finish the chase. RCB complete a commanding run chase, winning by 5 wickets with 7 balls to spare, wrapping up the innings at 206/5 in 18.5 overs.

Manav Suthar faces the heat as Krunal Pandya turns the game decisively in RCB’s favour. He starts the over with a confident lofted boundary straight down the ground and follows it up with a powerful slog-sweep for another four. After a couple of dots, Krunal delivers the defining blow, a flat six over deep mid-wicket, completely shifting the equation. He finishes with a single, bringing the target within touching distance. A massive over yields 15 runs, leaving RCB needing just 7 runs off 12 balls, at 199/5 after 18 overs, firmly on course for victory.

Kagiso Rabada delivers a largely controlled over at a crucial stage, mixing pace and bounce effectively to trouble the batters. Tim David struggles to time the ball cleanly, beaten multiple times by sharp short deliveries. However, he manages to get a much-needed six, albeit off a top edge that sails over third man, bringing some relief to RCB. Krunal Pandya chips in with a single, but boundaries remain hard to come by otherwise. A wide adds a run, but Rabada keeps the pressure intact, conceding 9 runs, as RCB reach 184/5 after 17 overs, with the required rate climbing and the game hanging in the balance.

Manav Suthar makes an impact with a timely breakthrough, keeping Gujarat Titans firmly in the contest. Rajat Patidar looks to take him on but miscues a lofted shot, offering a simple catch to Washington Sundar at extra cover. RCB continue to pick up singles through Tim David and the new man Krunal Pandya, but the loss of wickets at regular intervals is slowing their charge. Suthar keeps things tight with subtle turn and variations, conceding just 4 runs and a wicket in the over. RCB move to 175/5 after 16 overs, with the game finely balanced heading into the final phase.

Rashid Khan signs off with a crucial wicket, injecting fresh life into the contest. The over starts with Rajat Patidar launching a confident six over long-off, and Jitesh Sharma follows it up with a big hit of his own, taking the attack to Rashid. However, the leg-spinner has the final say as Jitesh mistimes a back-foot punch, offering a sharp catch at cover to end his brisk cameo. Rashid also beats the bat with sharp turn in between, keeping the pressure on. A mixed over yields 13 runs and a wicket, with RCB slipping to 171/4 after 15 overs, setting up a tense finish.

Jason Holder produces a dramatic over that swings momentum both ways. Virat Kohli looks in complete command, smashing back-to-back sixes, one over deep mid-wicket and another over long-off — to take RCB past the 150 mark. However, just when he seems set to take the game away, Holder strikes back as Kohli’s attempted pull results in an inside edge crashing into the stumps, ending a superb knock of 81. Jitesh Sharma walks in and makes an immediate impact, finishing the over with a boundary straight down the ground. Despite the big wicket, RCB still collect 17 runs, moving to 158/3 after 14 overs, with the chase finely poised.

Rashid Khan delivers a crucial breakthrough just when RCB look firmly in control. Virat Kohli starts the over positively with a boundary straight down the ground and follows it up with smart strike rotation. However, the key moment arrives when Devdutt Padikkal falls to a well-disguised googly, beaten completely while attempting an aggressive lofted drive, ending a superb knock of 55. Rajat Patidar walks in and plays out the final delivery cautiously. A mixed over yields 7 runs and a wicket, with RCB at 141/2 after 13 overs, still well-placed but with momentum slightly checked.

Jason Holder delivers a disciplined over, mixing his lengths well and denying boundaries. Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal are restricted to nudging singles, with Kohli clipping a couple into the leg-side while Padikkal manages just one run. Holder also creates a brief moment of excitement with an appeal for a caught behind, but it’s clearly off the thigh pad. A tidy effort yields just 3 runs, as RCB move to 134/1 after 12 overs, still comfortably placed in the chase.

Kagiso Rabada returns, but Virat Kohli is in complete control. He brings up a well-paced half-century, drawing a huge roar from the crowd, and immediately shifts gears. Kohli whips a boundary through the leg-side with ease and then follows it up with a powerful six over wide mid-wicket, showcasing his trademark wristwork. Devdutt Padikkal continues to support with strike rotation, ensuring the pressure never drops. Rabada mixes his lengths but finds little success as RCB collect 13 runs, moving to 131/1 after 11 overs, cruising in the chase.

Rashid Khan continues, but Devdutt Padikkal completely takes him apart with fearless strokeplay. He launches a stunning inside-out six over extra-cover off the wrong’un and follows it up with a superb pick-up sweep over deep square leg to bring up a 21-ball half-century. There’s also a moment of fortune as a chance goes down, allowing Padikkal to continue his onslaught. Virat Kohli rotates strike calmly, keeping the pressure on from the other end. A wide adds to Rashid’s troubles as RCB collect 16 runs, racing to 118/1 after 10 overs, firmly in control of the chase.

Prasidh Krishna comes under heavy fire as Devdutt Padikkal unleashes a flurry of strokes to shift the momentum decisively. He capitalises on anything short or in his arc, pulling one over fine leg for six, benefiting from a boundary off an inside edge, and then finishing the over in style with a lofted maximum over long-off to bring up 100 for RCB. Virat Kohli plays the supporting role, rotating strike with ease. A massive over yields 19 runs, as RCB surge to 102/1 after 9 overs, firmly ahead in the chase.

Rashid Khan is brought into the attack, but Virat Kohli takes him on with authority. After a watchful start, Kohli shifts gears, first launching a short delivery over wide long-on for six to bring up a 50-run stand, and then punching another short ball through covers for four. He reads the variations well, including the googly, and continues to rotate strike with ease. Devdutt Padikkal supports with a single, keeping the partnership flowing. A rare expensive over for Rashid as RCB collect 13 runs, moving to 83/1 after 8 overs, firmly in control of the chase.

Prasidh Krishna is introduced, but Virat Kohli immediately puts him under pressure with aggressive strokeplay. He capitalises on the short length, first pulling for a couple and then unleashing back-to-back boundaries, one carved over backward point and another thumped over covers on the rise. Kohli looks in complete control, dictating terms against the pace. Devdutt Padikkal chips in with a single at the start, while Kohli finishes the over with another run. A strong over for RCB brings 12 runs, pushing them to 70/1 after 7 overs, keeping the chase firmly on track.

Jason Holder comes into the attack and does a decent job of containing the flow despite a boundary. Virat Kohli reads a slower short ball beautifully and pulls it with control through cow corner for four, continuing his positive approach. Apart from that, Holder varies his pace effectively, forcing both Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal to settle for singles with no real room for big shots. A tidy over in the context of the innings yields 8 runs, as RCB move to 58/1 after 6 overs, keeping themselves well in the chase.

Mohammed Siraj returns, but Devdutt Padikkal is in complete control and shifts gears confidently. He picks up a boundary early in the over with a controlled flick off the pads and finishes it in style with a sublime lofted drive over covers for six. In between, Siraj does find a few dot balls with deliveries angled away, beating Padikkal’s attempted dabs and swipes. However, the damage is already done as Padikkal’s clean striking keeps the momentum firmly with RCB. A productive over yields 10 runs, taking RCB to 50/1 after 5 overs.

Kagiso Rabada continues, but RCB maintain momentum with smart batting. Virat Kohli gets the over going with a classy flick through the leg-side for four and then rotates strike with ease, keeping the chase under control. The highlight, however, comes from Devdutt Padikkal, who makes an immediate impact by dispatching a full delivery over deep square leg for a stunning six. Both batters then rely on strike rotation, picking up singles off back-of-a-length deliveries as Rabada struggles to contain. RCB collect 14 runs in the over, moving to 40/1 after 4 overs.

Mohammed Siraj delivers a breakthrough despite conceding runs in the over. Jacob Bethell looks aggressive, smashing a powerful drive past point and following it up with a swiped boundary over mid-wicket. However, just as he begins to find rhythm, he miscues a slot delivery straight to the fielder at point, throwing away his start. Virat Kohli continues to look composed at the other end, picking up a couple and a single to keep the chase steady. Despite the wicket, RCB collect 11 runs, moving to 26/1 after 3 overs.

Kagiso Rabada strikes early with movement, but luck doesn’t favour him as RCB continue to build. Jacob Bethell gets a fortunate boundary off an inside edge to third man and adds a single, while Virat Kohli makes the dropped chance count emphatically. He swipes a short-of-length delivery over long-on for a boundary, showing intent despite the uneven bounce. Rabada beats Kohli a couple of times with extra lift and pace, but cannot fully capitalise. A leg bye adds to the tally as RCB collect 10 runs in the over, moving to 15/0 after 2 overs.

Mohammed Siraj begins with a probing over, but Gujarat Titans miss an early opportunity to strike. Virat Kohli gets a life as Washington Sundar puts down a straightforward chance at mid-wicket off a flick that goes aerial. Kohli makes the most of it, picking up a couple and a single, while Jacob Bethell gets off the mark with a nudge to the leg-side. A leg bye rounds off the over as Siraj keeps it tight otherwise. RCB move to 6/0 after the opening over.

Krunal Pandya is handed the final over, but Jason Holder turns it into a late onslaught. He starts by launching a length delivery over long-on for a massive six and follows it up with another towering hit over deep mid-wicket, putting immediate pressure on the bowler. Holder continues the assault with a powerful boundary to wide long-off, bringing up the 200-run mark for Gujarat Titans. Despite a brief pause due to a niggle for Krunal, the over continues with more singles as Washington Sundar chips in at the end.

A huge finish sees 18 runs come off the final over, as GT close their innings at a commanding 205/3 after 20 overs, capping off a dominant batting display.