IPL 2026 Match 34 Highlights (RCB vs GT): In a high-octane encounter at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) proved why they are the most dangerous chasing side in the tournament. Chasing a formidable target of 206, RCB cruised to a 5-wicket victory with 7 balls to spare, propelled by a vintage Virat Kohli and a blistering half-century from Devdutt Padikkal.
The match will also be remembered for Sai Sudharsan’s record-breaking feat, as he became the fastest player in IPL history to reach 2,000 runs, achieving the milestone in just 47 innings, surpassing the legendary Chris Gayle.
Match Summary: RCB vs GT (Match 34)
- GT: 205/3 (20.0 Ov) | Sai Sudharsan 100 (58), Shubman Gill 32 (24), Bhuvneshwar Kumar 1/31
- RCB: 206/5 (18.5 Ov) | Virat Kohli 81 (44), Devdutt Padikkal 55 (27), Rashid Khan 2/49
- Result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 5 wickets
- Player of the Match: Virat Kohli (RCB)
GT Innings: The Sai Sudharsan Show
Asked to bat first, Gujarat Titans rode on a magnificent opening partnership between Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan.
Record-Breaking Milestone
Sudharsan was in sublime touch from ball one. During his innings, he reached the 2,000 IPL runs milestone, shattering a record that had stood for years. He didn’t stop there, bringing up a sensational 100 off 58 balls, laced with 11 boundaries and 5 towering sixes.
Late Innings Squeeze
GT looked set for a total well beyond 220, sitting at 170/2 after 16 overs. However, RCB’s death-over specialists—Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar—executed a series of perfect yorkers and slower balls, conceding zero boundaries between the 17th and 19th overs to keep the target within reach.
RCB Chase: Kohli Punishes the Titans
RCB’s chase began with a stroke of massive luck. Virat Kohli was dropped on 0 by Washington Sundar off the bowling of Mohammed Siraj. It proved to be a fatal mistake for GT.
The Kohli-Padikkal Carnage
After the early exit of Jacob Bethell, Kohli (81 off 44) and Devdutt Padikkal (55 off 27) stitched together a match-winning 115-run partnership. Padikkal was particularly aggressive, reaching his fifty in just 20 balls and smashing 6 sixes.
Clinical Finish
Despite a late stutter where Rashid Khan picked up two quick wickets, Krunal Pandya (23 off 12)* showed great composure, finishing the game with a flurry of boundaries to seal the win in the 19th over.
IPL 2026 Points Table & Cap Race (25/04/2026)
25With this victory, RCB has officially surged to the 2nd spot on the points table.
| Rank | Team | P | W | L | Pts | NRR |
| 1 | Punjab Kings (PBKS) | 6 | 5 | 0 | 11 | +1.420 |
| 2 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | 7 | 5 | 2 | 10 | +1.101 |
| 3 | Rajasthan Royals (RR) | 7 | 5 | 2 | 10 | +0.790 |
Orange Cap: Virat Kohli has reclaimed the lead with 328 runs.
Purple Cap: Anshul Kamboj (CSK) remains the leader with 14 wickets.
Crick Insider Post-Match Analysis (RCB vs GT)
| Player | Rating | Performance Detail |
| Virat Kohli (RCB) | 9.5/10 | The King’s Ransom. After being dropped on 0, he punished GT with 81 off 44. His strike rate of 184.09 was the primary engine of the chase. |
| Sai Sudharsan (GT) | 9.0/10 | Record Breaker. A flawless 100* (58). He became the fastest to 2,000 IPL runs, demonstrating elite consistency despite the result. |
| Devdutt Padikkal (RCB) | 8.5/10 | The Aggressor. His 55 off 27 took the pressure off Kohli during the middle overs, specifically targeting the spinners to keep the RRR under control. |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar (RCB) | 8.0/10 | The Yorker King. His death-over spell (conceding zero boundaries in the 17th and 19th) was the “quiet” reason RCB only had to chase 206 instead of 225. |
| Rashid Khan (GT) | 6.5/10 | Expensive but Lethal. Picked up 2/49. While he took key wickets, he couldn’t stem the flow of runs on a small ground. |
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