RCB vs GT: Royal Challengers Bengaluru have clinched their 5th win of the tournament as they defeated Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets in match number 34 of IPL 2026 on Friday. RCB chased down the 206-run target set by the 2023 champions with 7 balls to spare, with Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal leading the charge with half-centuries each. With this win, RCB climb to second on the IPL 2026 points table, with 10 points to their name, and are only behind Punjab Kings.
Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal shine
Virat Kohli proved once again as to why he is considered the best chase master with a masterful 81-run knock off 44 deliveries. After being dropped on zero by Washington Sundar, the RCB stalwart went on to stitch together a 115-run partnership with Devdutt Padikkal, setting the stage up perfectly for RCB in the run-chase. The hometown hero, on the other hand, scored a quickfire 55-run knock off just 27 balls. While Rajat Patidar, Jitesh Sharma failed to fire, it was Krunal Pandya who took the team across the line with 7 deliveries to spare with a handy 23-run cameo off just 12 balls.
Sai Sudharsan’s 100 goes in vain
Sai Sudharsan scored the 4th century of IPL 2026, playing a valiant knock of 100 runs off 58 deliveries. However, barring the Tamil Nadu batter, none of the other GT batters managed to fire. While captain Shubman Gill managed to score 32 and Jos Buttler scored 25, the duo failed to convert good starts into big knocks. As a result, the team only managed to reach 205 runs at the end of 20 overs.
RCB vs GT: Match Details
- Match Number: 34
- Date & Time: Friday, April 24, 2026 | 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar app & website
- TV Broadcast: Star Sports / JioStar Network
RCB vs GT playing XIs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Salam Dar
Impact Subs: Jacob Bethell, Jordan Cox, Mangesh Yadav, Vicky Ostwal, Venkatesh Iyer
Gujarat Titans: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill(c), Jos Buttler(w), Washington Sundar, Shahrukh Khan, Jason Holder, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Manav Suthar, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj
Impact subs: Prasidh Krishna, Anuj Rawat, Glenn Phillips, Nishant Sindhu, Arshad Khan
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RCB vs GT LIVE score: Bengaluru win!
24/04/2026 23:03
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have registered their 5th win of IPL 2026 as they have beaten the Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets and with seven balls to spare. RCB finish unbeaten at home in the league stage of the tournament and have solidified their position at the top half of the points table.
RCB vs GT, IPL 2026 live score: Bengaluru near win
24/04/2026 22:53
After what looked like a quiet over from Rabada, Tim David slams a six behind the wicket right after a wide delivery. RCB need 22 runs off the last 3 overs now.
RCB vs GT LIVE: Manav Suthar strikes
24/04/2026 22:44
Manav Suthar gets rid of RCB captain Rajat Patidar as the skipper departs after scoring just 8 runs. RCB need 33 off 27 balls but have lost half their side now!
RC B vs GT, IPL 2026 LIVE updates: Another poor innings from Jitesh Sharma
24/04/2026 22:41
Manav Suthar takes a good catch as Jitesh Sharma is dismissed for just 10 runs, another poor knock from the keeper-batter. RCB are four wickets down now
RCB vs GT LIVE score: Now, Virat Kohli departs
24/04/2026 22:36
After scoring two back-to-back sixes, Virat Kohli pulls a delivery back on the stumps and is forced to depart after scoring 81 runs. RCB have lost two set batters in quick succession now. The home side are three wickets down now and need 52 runs off 38 balls
RCB vs GT LIVE score: Padikkal departs
24/04/2026 22:30
Gujarat Titans finally get the much-needed breakthrough as a googly from Rashid Khan leads to Devdutt Padikkal being bowled out for 55 runs off 27 balls. The partnership has been broken, at last!
RCB vs GT, IPL 2026 LIVE: Now Kohli slams 50
24/04/2026 22:19
Now, Virat Kohli reaches his half-century as RCB continue to dominate the GT bowlers. He has taken 30 balls to go past the mark.
RCB vs GT, IPL 2026 LIVE sscore: Devdutt Padikkal gets to fifty
24/04/2026 22:17
Devdutt Padikkal takes just 20 deliveries to get to his half-century and he does so in style with a boundary. He has struck 6 sixes and two fours so far!
RCB vs GT LIVE: Virat Kohli nears fifty
24/04/2026 22:14
The partnership between Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal continues to swell as the former inches towards yet another half-century. RCB have gone past the 100-run mark in 9 overs. A perfect treat for fans in Bengaluru!
RCB vs GT, IPL 2026 LIVE score: A milestone for Kohli
24/04/2026 22:08
Virat Kohli has smashed his 300th six in the Indian Premier League as he smashes Rashid Khan for a maximum in the 8th over. He is inching closer to yet another half-century. And with that six, the fifty-run partnership comes up between him and Padikkal
RCB vs GT LIVE score: Powerplay done
24/04/2026 22:01
RCB have managed to reach 58/1 at the end of the powerplay after losing Jacob Bethell early on in the run-chase. Immediately after the powerplay, Shubman Gill has introduced Prasidh Krishna into the attack
RCB vs GT, IPL 2026 live updates: 50 comes up for Bengaluru
24/04/2026 21:55
Despite losing Jacob Bethell, Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal have continued to ensure that the scoreboard keeps ticking for RCB. The home side go past 50 runs in 5 overs.
RCB vs GT LIVE score: Siraj draws first blood
24/04/2026 21:45
Mohammed Siraj brings an end to Jacob Bethell's knock as the batter is caught out, thanks to an easy catch taken by Shahrukh Khan. GT strike early on in the powerplay and RCB's impact player is sent packing!
RCB vs GT, IPL 2026 LIVE score: Kohli on the charge
24/04/2026 21:41
10 runs come off Rabada's first over as Virat Kohli and Jacb Bethell continue to keep the scoreboard ticking. The duo have maintained a good combination of scoring boundaries and running between the wickets.
RCB vs GT LIVE: Virat Kohli dropped
24/04/2026 21:34
Virat Kohli has been dropped by Washington Sundar as the GT fielder drops a simple catch! Not the start that GT would have wanted. Siraj has been denied a wicket
RCB vs GT, IPL 2026 live score: Bengaluru commence run-chase
24/04/2026 21:32
Virat Kohli and Jacob Bethell are out in the middle to commence the proceedings for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Rahul Tewatia is replaced by Prasidh Krishna as an impact player for the Gujarat Titans. The run-chase begins
RCB vs GT LIVE: How Titans fared phase-wise?
24/04/2026 21:26
- Overs 1-6: 57/0 (RR: 9.5), 9 fours, 1 sixes
- Overs 7-15: 98/1 (RR: 10.9), 5 fours, 6 sixes
- Overs 16-20: 50/2 (RR: 10.0), 3 fours, 3 sixes
RCB vs GT, IPL 2026 live score: Good finish for GT
24/04/2026 21:18
Gujarat Titans manage to score 18 runs off the final over that was bowled by Krunal Pandya and manage to reach 205/3 at the end of 20 overs. Washington Sundar (19 off 12) and GT debutant Jason Holder (23 off 10) ensure that the visitors go past the 200-run to post a formidable target for the home side at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
RCB vs GT, IPL 2026 live score: Krunal Pandya survives injury scare
24/04/2026 21:14
After Rasikh Salam, it was Krunal Pandya who went down and needed to be attended to by the physio after Rasikh Salam. However, RCB are lucky as Pandya is cleared to bowl again after being down for a couple of minutes.
RCB vs GT live: Injury concern
24/04/2026 21:07
Oh god. Rasikh is cramping and is getting medical attention. This seems to be happening with him every match. Krunal comes to bowl the last over now, and is greeted with a six by Holder.
RCB vs GT live: Boundaries not coming
24/04/2026 21:00
RCB bowlers have come up with two good overs, and GT seem to have lost the initiative here. They need a big over to get to 200, and all eyes will be on Washington Sundar.
RCB vs GT live: Wicket for Hazlewood
24/04/2026 20:51
Sai Sudharsan has to make his way back to the pavillion. He hits one straight back to the bowler and he is out for 100 from 58 only. GT need to accelerate from here.
RCB vs GT live: 100 for SAI SU
24/04/2026 20:42
57 balls is all it takes for Sai Su to score his third IPL ton, and first of this season. He needs to accelerate further from here on. The orange cap holder from last year has finally arrived this season.
RCB vs GT live: Take a bow
24/04/2026 20:38
Fewest innings to 2000 runs in IPL
47 - Sai Sudharsan*
48 - Chris Gayle
52 - Shaun Marsh
57 - Ruturaj Gaikwad
60 - KL Rahul
RCB vs GT live: Injury concern for Suyash
24/04/2026 20:27
Suyash continues, and bowls one in the slot to Sai. The kind of form he is in, he hits it hard, straight to the bowler, and Suyash has done some damage to the hand. But he strikes in the same over. The ball pitches on good length and Gill plays one in Padikkal's hands.
RCB vs GT live: Miserly over
24/04/2026 20:25
A miserly over comes from Rasikh Salam, out of nowhere. Bengaluru are in deperate need of a wicket and the score could be a lot better if they don't get a wicket now.
RCB vs GT live: Gujarat in command
24/04/2026 20:21
Things are going way too smoothly for GT at the moment. Both the batters have been untroubled by the RCB bowling so far, but it more to do with the Bengaluru wicket. 220 is what they should be aiming at.
RCB vs GT live: Change in bowling
24/04/2026 20:10
Krunal Pandya comes into the attack; SAI SU knew that he was going to be peppered with bouncers, and the batter was ready. He cuts over third man for a six. Commentators can't keep their calm here. Another six to end the over.
RCB vs GT live: 50 for SAI SU
24/04/2026 20:03
A scoop from Sai, and he gets a six over fine leg to get to his fifty in only 34 deliveries. Romaria Shepherd is struggling a bit at the moment. Expensive over comes to an end now, and GT are in a solid position now.
RCB vs GT live: Powerplay done
24/04/2026 19:58
It is only in the 6th over that Gill gets his first boundary. And the 50-partnership already up. What kind of innings this has been. Meanwhile, Sai gets another boundary here.
RCB vs GT live: Sai Su gets a six
24/04/2026 19:52
It is such a rare sight here, where Sai Su hits a six. Plays it over covers, and the ball sails over the boundary. He ends the over with a six. He is 41 from 27.
RCB vs GT live: Change in bowling
24/04/2026 19:47
Hazlewood has bee replaced by Rasikh Salam, and the latter has been hit for two boundaries. But somehow the rate is not going through the rood. Sai keeps the strike once again.
RCB vs GT live: Sudharsan is away, get boundaries
24/04/2026 19:44
Sai Su has made his mind clear. As long as he is there, he is going to take bulk of the strike, and look to score boundaries. He gets two now in the over.
RCB vs GT live: Hazlewood now
24/04/2026 19:37
Hazlewood needs an early wicket here and as we say this, Sai Su steps out to the veteran bowler. Both the batters need to be careful of the outgoing ball. Another good over comes to an end.
RCB vs GT live: Innings starts
24/04/2026 19:30
Bhuvi has the ball in his hand, and Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill open the innings for GT. A clean over to start with and only 7 runs come from it. GT happens to be the team, who hit the least no. of sixes. So, don't be worried about their rate.
RCB vs GT live: Again Shahrukh/Tewatia problem
24/04/2026 19:26
As has been the case in all the other matches, GT is suffering from Shahruk-Tewatia issue, where runs don't come from their bat, but their batting is so scanty, everything looks like a bonus.
RCB vs GT live: Last match at home
24/04/2026 19:18
RCB will play last match at home this season, and would like to sign off with a win. Jacob Bethell comes in for the match, so should be a good one for them. Maybe Padikkal will open the innings here.
RCB vs GT live: Playing XIs
24/04/2026 19:10
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI): Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Salam Dar
RCB vs GT live: Playing XIs
24/04/2026 19:08
Gujarat Titans (Playing XI): Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill(c), Jos Buttler(w), Washington Sundar, Shahrukh Khan, Jason Holder, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Manav Suthar, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj
RCB vs GT live: Toss Changes in both XIs
24/04/2026 19:04
This is massive from Gujarat Titans, as they opt for two changes in their XI. Jason Holder makes debut for this franchise. Manav Suthar comes in as well. Batting is a big issue.
RCB vs GT live: Toss done
24/04/2026 19:02
RCB have won the toss and have opted to bowl. This could be a massive decision, since it looks like a big-score pitch.
RCB vs GT live: Bengaluru pitch report
24/04/2026 18:52
The average first-innings score at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in IPL 2026 is 193. The small boundaries and high altitude make it a nightmare for bowlers. 3 out of 4 matches at this venue in 2026 have been won by the team batting second.
RCB vs GT, IPL 2026 LIVE score: Bengaluru weather report
24/04/2026 18:30
Expect clear skies with temperatures cooling to around 24°C by the second innings—though the humidity might make the ball difficult to grip due to dew.
RCB vs GT, IPL 2026 LIVE score: Who will win today's match?
24/04/2026 18:16
Out of the six matches that RCB and GT have played so far against each other, both teams have won 3 each. Yet, RCB are favourites to emerge victorious on Friday due to the familiarity with the home ground and their form. But, what does the match prediction say?
Read more here. RCB vs GT LIVE: One final contest at M Chinnaswamy Stadium
24/04/2026 18:04
After playing four games at their home venue - the M Chinnaswamy Stadium - RCB are all set to play their last game at the venue before moving to Raipur for the remainder of their home fixtures. They have remained unbeaten in this season so far in Karnataka's capital. Can they sign off on a winning note?
RCB vs GT, IPL 2026 LIVE score: Head-to-head record
24/04/2026 17:58
- Matches Played: 6
- Won (RCB): 3
- Won (GT): 3
- Most Recent: April 2, 2025 (GT won by 8 wickets)
RCB vs GT LIVE: Gujarat Titans preview
24/04/2026 17:35
Under Shubman Gill, the Titans have struggled with consistency, currently sitting 7th with a 3-3 record and a damaging net run rate. Their primary strength lies in the world-class opening partnership of Gill and Jos Buttler, but the middle order remains a "black hole" of sorts, often failing to capitalize on good starts. The bowling unit, however, is their saving grace; Kagiso Rabada leads the charge with 10 wickets, while Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna will be eager to exploit any early moisture. GT will need a complete performance from their support cast to bridge the gap between their top-tier talent and their inconsistent results.
RCB vs GT, IPL 2026 LIVE updates: Royal Challengers Bengaluru preview
24/04/2026 17:33
The Rajat Patidar-led RCB has enjoyed a stellar title defense, winning four of their six matches to sit comfortably at 3rd on the table. Their strategy revolves around an aggressive top-heavy lineup; Virat Kohli remains the heartbeat of the team, having already amassed 247 runs this season, while Phil Salt provides the early fireworks. Despite a rare middle-order collapse in their previous outing, the depth provided by Tim David and Romario Shepherd makes them a nightmare for bowlers at the Chinnaswamy. On the bowling front, the veteran duo of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood has been disciplined, complemented by the rising form of young spinner Suyash Sharma.
RCB vs GT LIVE score: Gujarat Titans squad
24/04/2026 17:32
Shubman Gill(c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler(w), Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, Shahrukh Khan, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, Ashok Sharma, Rahul Tewatia, Jason Holder, Manav Suthar, Kulwant Khejroliya, Anuj Rawat, Ishant Sharma, Jayant Yadav, Luke Wood, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Kumar Kushagra, Arshad Khan, Gurnoor Brar, Nishant Sindhu, Connor Esterhuizen
RCB vs GT, IPL 2026 LIVE score: Royal Challengers Bengaluru squad
24/04/2026 17:32
Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam Dar, Venkatesh Iyer, Jordan Cox, Mangesh Yadav, Vicky Ostwal, Jacob Duffy, Swapnil Singh, Nuwan Thushara, Jacob Bethell, Vihaan Malhotra, Abhinandan Singh, Kanishk Chouhan, Satvik Deswal
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