| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sai Sudharsan | 100 | 58 | 11 | 5 | 172.41 |
| Shubman Gill | 32 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 133.33 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 4 | 31 | 1 | 7.8 |
| Suyash Sharma | 4 | 36 | 1 | 9 |
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | 81 | 44 | 8 | 4 | 184.09 |
| Devdutt Padikkal | 55 | 27 | 2 | 6 | 203.7 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rashid Khan | 4 | 49 | 2 | 12.2 |
| Mohammed Siraj | 3 | 25 | 1 | 8.3 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sai Sudharsan | c and b Josh Hazlewood | 100 | 58 | 11 | 5 | 172.41 |
| Shubman Gill | c Devdutt Padikkal b Suyash Sharma | 32 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 133.33 |
| Jos Buttler | c Josh Hazlewood b Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 25 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 156.25 |
| Washington Sundar | not out | 19 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 158.33 |
| Jason Holder | not out | 23 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 230 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 4 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.8 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 4 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| Rasikh Salam Dar | 3 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.3 |
| Krunal Pandya | 4 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12.5 |
| Romario Shepherd | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Suyash Sharma | 4 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Bethell | c Shahrukh Khan b Mohammed Siraj | 14 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 140 |
| Virat Kohli | b Jason Holder | 81 | 44 | 8 | 4 | 184.09 |
| Devdutt Padikkal | b Rashid Khan | 55 | 27 | 2 | 6 | 203.7 |
| Rajat Patidar | c Washington Sundar b Manav Suthar | 8 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 160 |
| Jitesh Sharma | c Manav Suthar b Rashid Khan | 10 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 166.67 |
| Tim David | not out | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 111.11 |
| Krunal Pandya | not out | 23 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 191.67 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Siraj | 3 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 4 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11.2 |
| Jason Holder | 3.5 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9.1 |
| Prasidh Krishna | 2 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.5 |
| Rashid Khan | 4 | 0 | 49 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 12.2 |
| Manav Suthar | 2 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.5 |
Match Summary: Royal Challengers Bengaluru triumphed over Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets in an exhilarating encounter at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, on April 24, 2026. Sai Sudharsan's explosive century for Gujarat was overshadowed by stellar performances from Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal, who guided Bengaluru to a thrilling victory.
Detailed Narrative:
The match began with Royal Challengers Bengaluru winning the toss and opting to bowl first. Gujarat Titans put up a formidable total of 205/3 in their allotted 20 overs. The innings was highlighted by a spectacular century from Sai Sudharsan, who scored exactly 100 runs off just 58 balls, including 11 fours and 5 sixes. He was brilliantly supported by contributions from Shubman Gill (32 off 24) and Jos Buttler (25 off 16), with Washington Sundar (19*) and Jason Holder (23*) providing a late flourish.
For Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar each took a wicket, with Hazlewood also executing a caught and bowled to dismiss Sudharsan.
In response, Royal Challengers chased down the target in just 18.5 overs, scoring 206/5. The chase was anchored by Virat Kohli, who played a scintillating knock of 81 runs off 44 deliveries, hitting 8 fours and 4 sixes. Devdutt Padikkal provided an explosive start with his quickfire 55 off just 27 balls, including 2 fours and 6 massive sixes. Their partnership set the tone for the chase, despite losing Jacob Bethell early on for 14 runs.
Rashid Khan was the pick of the bowlers for Gujarat Titans, claiming two wickets but conceding 49 runs in his spell. Manav Suthar also contributed with a wicket.
The match saw some excellent fielding efforts as well, with Devdutt Padikkal taking a crucial catch to dismiss Shubman Gill and Josh Hazlewood catching Jos Buttler off Bhuvneshwar Kumar's bowling.
Overall, it was a high-scoring contest with exceptional batting displays from both sides. However, it was Virat Kohli's brilliance that stood out as he led his team to a memorable victory.
