RCB vs GT Highlights, IPL 2026 Match 34: Scorecard & Stats | RCB Won By 5 Wkts

Match Overview

• Fixture: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans
• Tournament: Indian Premier League 2026
• Match: 34th match
• Date and Time: 24 April 2026, 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, India
• Result: RCB Won by 5 Wickets (7 balls remaining)
• Player of the Match: Virat Kohli (RCB) – 81 off 44 balls

Match Highlights

Bengaluru was in a frenzy on Friday night. The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium was packed, loud and absolutely electric as Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Titans clashed in the 34th match of IPL 2026. This was not just any other game. It was a chance for RCB to establish their dominance at home one last time and then shift their remaining home matches to Raipur. And that’s exactly what they did.

Virat Kohli’s 44-ball 81 and Devdutt Padikkal’s 27-ball 55 helped RCB chase down 206 with seven balls to spare. The Outlook India crowd never remained quiet. Their energy never waned. And RCB never seemed to be in trouble – even though Gujarat tried hard to push back.

With this win, RCB moved to second place behind Punjab Kings on the IPL 2026 points table, with 10 points from seven matches. Inside Sport India

Toss & Team News

RCB won the toss and elected to bowl first. Cricket News This was a smart decision as chasing is considered to be more difficult this season. The home team felt confident in setting up their dangerous batting lineup to chase the runs, and this decision proved to be absolutely correct.

Phil Salt was ruled out due to injury, and Jason Holder made his Gujarat Titans debut for this match. Inside Sport India

GT Innings: 205/3 in 20 Overs

Gujarat Titans decided to rest on their laurels from the start. Shubman Gill and Sai Sudarshan formed a steady batting line-up. They didn’t rush – short or too much – leaving the big to the big, giving time and confidence.

Gujarat opener Sai Sudarshan scored 205/3 with 100 runs off 58 balls – his third IPL century. In his 47th IPL game, Sudarshan broke Chris Gayle’s record of 2,000 IPL runs, the fastest all-rounder in 48 years. This is a significant milestone for a young batsman who has quietly built one of his best IPL records.

Sai Sudarshan’s century included 11 fours and 5 sixes – a cohesive, beautiful and impressive performance that has the Instagramming GT’s total above the base. Outlook Music

Gill and Sudarshan Ran put on 128 runs for the opening stand, with Gill scoring 32 off 24 balls with two fours and a six. India’s Gujarat future After Gill’s departure, the middle order needed an accelerator. They have been enthusiastically successful, but not as much as they demanded.

Jos Buttler scored 25 runs off 16 balls, but it was Holder who contributed the final breakthrough, scoring 23 runs off just 10 balls to take GT’s score to 205 for 3 at a strike rate of 230.00. IPL T20

Bhuvneshwar Kumar was the standout RC bowler, using his versatility on the deck to take 1 for 31. IPL T20

GT Innings Scorecard

RCB Bowling in GT Innings

RCB Chase: 206/5 in 18.5 Overs

Defending 205 on a Chinnaswamy pitch is never easy. But chasing it is never impossible. RCB knew that. The crowd knew that. And from the very first over, the home side made their intentions clear.

Then came the moment that changed everything.

Washington Sundar dismissed Kohli for a duck off Mohammed Siraj in the very first over of the run chase – and that was the turning point of the entire match. Cricbuzz almost always punishes Chinnaswamy for squandering opportunities. This was no different.

Kohli, who was out on the very first ball, chased it down with a flawless, match-winning 81 – and that one fielding lapse affected the outcome of the game. IPL T20

Then Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal built a partnership that completely took the game away from Gujarat.

Kohli and Padikkal put on a blistering 115-run partnership off just 59 balls, completely shifting the pressure on Gujarat’s spinners. IPL T20 Padikkal scored 55 off 27 balls, including six brilliant maximums and just two fours. IPL T20

RCB scored 100 in the ninth over. Padikkal was playing a sensational innings, and he achieved his score with amazing ease. Cricket News

But Gujarat hit back. Rashid Khan brought himself into the attack and tried to slow things down.

Rashid Khan struggled to find his usual control against the attack, eventually conceding 49 runs in four overs, though he managed to remove Padikkal to break the dangerous partnership. IPL T20

Rashid also dismissed Jitesh Sharma (10 off 6 balls), and young spinner Manav Suthar bowled a strong spell to spread some panic in the RCB dugout. Outlook India For a while, Gujarat had hope.

But RCB’s batting depth was too strong.

Krunal Pandya, who played aggressively in tough moments, brought a calm and aggressive finish – scoring an unbeaten 23 off just 12 balls with the help of 3 fours and 1 six – at a strike rate of 191.67. He combined with Tim David (10* off 9 balls) to make the chase easy, as RCB reached 206 for 5 in 18.5 overs. IPL T20

Krunal hooked Jason Holder’s short ball to the leg side to win the match. The players shook hands as the RCB camp collapsed near the dugout – hugs, smiles and pure relief were everywhere. Outlook India

RCB Chase Scorecard

GT Bowling in RCB Chase

Key Moments of the Match

1. Sundar’s drop changes everything Washington Sundar catches Kohli straight for zero. This is one of those moments that seem small in real time but defines the entire match. Kohli scores 81 and never looks back.

2. Sudarshan’s record-breaking century Sai Sudarshan completes his 100 in the 17th over. The landmark comes with a quiet nudge from the off side – calm, clean and completely in control. This is his first IPL 2026 century, and Chinnaswamy, who truly recognises a special innings, gets the crowd to applaud him. Outlook India

3. Kohli-Padikkal partnership The pair bat as if they have been playing together for years. Their 115-run partnership off 59 balls is the partnership that wins RCB the game. IPL T20 Every time GT tries to find a length, he finds one of them for a boundary.

4. Hazlewood’s catch and bowling Soon after the century, Josh Hazlewood takes a sharp catch and bowls Sutherland out. A short, fast delivery swings towards Sutherland, who tries to hit it hard, but it flies straight to Hazlewood, who reacts in a flash with sure-handedness and quick reflexes. Outlook India finally get a big wicket.

5. Krunal gets the job done With 7 runs needed in the last two overs, Krunal didn’t let the moment get to him. He hit a four and a single off Holder to secure a comfortable win. No panic. No drama. Pure class.

Full Match Summary

Player of the Match: Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli was declared Player of the Match for the 20th time in IPL history. Crictoday This number alone tells you what kind of player he is. On a night when GT was leaving him almost at zero, he turned a lucky escape into a masterclass. 81 runs. 44 balls. 8 fours. 4 sixes. A strike rate of 184. And an innings that never seemed rushed or out of control.
This is the kind of innings that not only wins matches, but also titles.

Points Table Update (After Match 34)

RCB has reached the second position on the table with 10 points from 7 matches. Gujarat is at the seventh position with 6 points from 7 matches. Inside Sport India

Cricbites Match Insight

Cricbites Insight: RCB showed why Chinnaswamy is one of the most dangerous grounds to play against. Their ability to chase big scores with composure and confidence has been a real weapon this season. Kohli’s innings reminded everyone that when he gets a chance – even from zero – he makes you pay. Gujarat need to address their middle-order concerns quickly, or else their season risks ending quietly.

Cricbites Match Prediction Is True[RCB Won By 5 Wkts]

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Final Thoughts

This match had everything a cricket fan could want. A record-breaking century from Sai Sudarshan. A relief gift for Virat Kohli that turned out to be one of the best IPL innings of the season. A sparkling partnership. A tense innings. And a quiet finish from Krunal Pandya that sealed the deal.

RCB will leave Bengaluru in a great position. Their next home match is in Raipur, and they will take with them the confidence of four wins from five home matches this season. Gujarat go back to the drawing board, asking the same questions about tempo and middle-order reliability that have plagued them throughout the tournament.

Cricket is a game of small moments. On Friday night at Chinnaswamy, RCB surprised everyone.

Disclaimer

All statistics and scorecard details in this article are based on the official match data of IPL 2026 Match 34 played on 24 April 2026. Cricket is a game of moments, and no outcome is ever certain until the last ball is bowled. Cricbites brings you accurate, unbiased cricket content after every match.

FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What was the result of RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Match 34?

Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets with 7 balls to spare at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on 24 April 2026.

Q2. Who won the toss in RCB vs GT Match 34?

RCB won the toss and elected to bowl first.

Q3. Who was the Player of the Match in RCB vs GT IPL 2026?

Virat Kohli was declared the Player of the Match for his brilliant innings of 81 runs in 44 balls.

Q4. What was the score of GT in RCB vs GT Match 34?

Gujarat Titans scored 205/3 runs in 20 overs with the help of Sai Sudarshan’s century (100 in 58 balls).

Q5. How many runs did Virat Kohli score in RCB vs GT Match 34?

Virat Kohli scored 81 runs in 44 balls at a strike rate of 184.09, hitting 8 fours and 4 sixes.

Q6. Which record did Sai Sudarshan break in this match?

Sai Sudarshan became the fastest batsman to score 2000 runs in IPL, achieving the feat in just 47 innings – one less than Chris Gayle’s previous record of 48.

Q7. Where is the video of highlights of RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Match 34 available?

You can watch the official match highlights on JioHotstar and the official YouTube channel of IPL.