The 34th match of the Indian Premier League 2026 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium turned into a high-scoring thriller, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru chasing down a massive target to win by 5 wickets. After winning the toss and opting to bowl, RCB allowed Gujarat Titans to post a strong total of 205/3 in 20 overs. However, a brilliant batting display led by Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal ensured a successful chase, as RCB reached 206/5 in just 18.5 overs.
Gujarat Titans Batting Performance
Gujarat Titans delivered an outstanding batting performance, powered by a sensational century from Sai Sudharsan. He scored a magnificent 100 runs off 58 balls, dominating the RCB bowlers with elegant stroke play and consistent boundary hitting. His innings included 11 fours and 5 sixes, maintaining a strike rate above 170 and anchoring the innings from start to finish.
Captain Shubman Gill supported well with 32 runs, while Jos Buttler added a quick 25. In the death overs, Jason Holder and Washington Sundar finished strongly, helping the team cross the 200-run mark and post a competitive total of 205/3.
| Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sai Sudharsan | 100 | 58 | 11 | 5 | 172.41 |
| Shubman Gill | 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 |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Bowling Performance
The bowling unit of Royal Challengers Bengaluru had a mixed outing, struggling to contain runs despite picking up a few wickets. Bhuvneshwar Kumar bowled economically and picked up an important wicket, while Josh Hazlewood and Suyash Sharma also contributed with one wicket each. However, expensive spells from bowlers like Krunal Pandya made it difficult to restrict Gujarat Titans, allowing them to post a big total.
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 4 | 31 | 1 | 7.80 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 4 | 40 | 1 | 10.00 |
| Rasikh Salam Dar | 3 | 28 | 0 | 9.30 |
| Krunal Pandya | 4 | 50 | 0 | 12.50 |
| Romario Shepherd | 1 | 17 | 0 | 17.00 |
| Suyash Sharma | 4 | 36 | 1 | 9.00 |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Batting Performance
Chasing a challenging target of 206, Royal Challengers Bengaluru produced a remarkable batting performance, showcasing depth and aggression throughout the innings. The chase was led by Virat Kohli, who played a brilliant innings of 81 runs off 44 balls, combining timing and power to keep the scoreboard ticking.
He was strongly supported by Devdutt Padikkal, who played a match-defining knock of 55 runs off just 27 balls, accelerating the innings during the middle overs. Despite losing a few quick wickets in the latter stages, contributions from Krunal Pandya and Tim David ensured that RCB crossed the finish line comfortably with 7 balls to spare, completing the chase at 206/5 in 18.5 overs.
| Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 160.00 |
| Jitesh Sharma | 10 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 166.67 |
| Tim David | 10* | 9 | 0 | 1 | 111.11 |
| Krunal Pandya | 23* | 12 | 3 | 1 | 191.67 |
Gujarat Titans Bowling Performance
The bowling attack of Gujarat Titans struggled to defend a big total as they failed to maintain consistent pressure on the RCB batters. Rashid Khan was the most successful bowler, picking up two wickets, while Mohammed Siraj and Jason Holder claimed one wicket each. However, expensive spells from key bowlers allowed RCB to chase down the target comfortably.
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Siraj | 3 | 25 | 1 | 8.30 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 4 | 45 | 0 | 11.20 |
| Jason Holder | 3.5 | 35 | 1 | 9.10 |
| Prasidh Krishna | 2 | 31 | 0 | 15.50 |
| Rashid Khan | 4 | 49 | 2 | 12.20 |
| Manav Suthar | 2 | 19 | 1 | 9.50 |
This high-scoring encounter highlighted the batting strength of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who successfully chased down a 200+ total with confidence and composure. The match also showcased an exceptional century from Sai Sudharsan, but it was overshadowed by RCB’s strong team performance. With this victory, Royal Challengers Bengaluru continue to build momentum in IPL 2026, while Gujarat Titans will need to improve their bowling strategies to defend big totals effectively.
