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The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium erupted into a sea of red this Friday as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)<\/strong> secured a sensational five-wicket victory over the Gujarat Titans (GT)<\/strong> in the 34th match of IPL 2026<\/strong><\/a>. In a high-octane encounter on April 24, Bengaluru witnessed a masterclass in power-hitting and clinical finishing, solidifying RCB\u2019s position as the number two team on the points table while leaving the Titans stunned.<\/p>\n Opting to set a target, the Gujarat Titans got off to a flyer thanks to a batting clinic from Sai Sudharsan<\/strong>. The young left-hander played the innings of his life, reaching a century off just 57 deliveries. His knock was a perfect blend of elegance and aggression, featuring 11 fours and 5 towering sixes. Alongside skipper Shubman Gill,<\/strong> who contributed a steady 32 off 24 balls, Sudharsan anchored a massive 128-run opening stand that put the RCB bowlers on the back foot.<\/p>\n Despite the onslaught, RCB\u2019s veteran seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar<\/strong> showed his class, finishing with economical figures of 0\/31 in 4 overs. However, the Titans found late momentum through Jason Holder<\/strong>, whose cameo of 23 off 10 balls (including two maximums) propelled Gujarat to a formidable 205\/3 at the end of their 20 overs. Josh Hazlewood<\/strong> managed to claim the prized scalp of Sudharsan in the 16th over, but by then, the Titans had already laid the foundation for a mammoth total.<\/p>\n The chase was never going to be easy, but the Bengaluru faithful were treated to a vintage display by the \u2018King\u2019 and a homecoming masterclass by Devdutt Padikkal<\/strong>. After the early loss of Jacob Bethell<\/strong> for 14, Virat Kohli<\/a> <\/strong>and Padikkal dismantled the GT bowling attack with a breathtaking 115-run partnership.<\/p>\n Padikkal was particularly destructive, racing to a 50 off just 20 balls and finishing with 55 runs from 27 deliveries, peppered with six sixes. Not to be outdone, Kohli played the anchor-turned-aggressor role to perfection. Kohli\u2019s 81 off 44 balls was a clinic in placement and running between the wickets, featuring 8 fours and 4 sixes. His strike rate of 184.09 kept the required rate well under control, even as Rashid Khan attempted to claw the game back with two quick wickets.<\/p>\n The match saw a brief flutter of nerves when Rajat Patidar<\/strong> and Jitesh Sharma<\/strong> fell in quick succession, leaving RCB at 173\/5. However, Krunal Pandya<\/strong> showed ice-cool nerves, smashing 2<\/em>3 off 12 balls, including three boundaries and a six, to finish the game in style. RCB reached 206\/5 with 7 balls to spare, completing a clinical chase that sent the home crowd into a frenzy. This victory marks a significant milestone in RCB\u2019s 2026 campaign, proving they have the batting depth to hunt down any total at the Chinnaswamy.<\/p>\n Also READ:\u00a0Fans go crazy as Sai Sudharsan slams a spectacular century against RCB in IPL 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Virat Kohli makes chase so easy for his team. <\/p>\n That hunger to score runs is unmatchable.<\/p>\n \u2014 Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Virat Kohli scored runs on 24th April\u2026<\/p>\n \u2013 Sher apni Sherni ko kabhi mana nahi karta.#RCBvsGT<\/a> #ViratKohli<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/pvPfNtfO2S<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 CricDoc (@KohliWink) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Non committed uncle playing with the strike rate of 184 while chasing and did anchoring while our baby got play a disaster inning with the strike of 133 and that too in first innings it’s really out of understanding well played virat kohli the chase master \ud83d\ude47\ud83d\ude47<\/p>\n \u2014 Ahana\ud83c\udf3c\ud83d\udcab (@unicorngen6994) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The 300 6s club in IPL:<\/p>\n Chris Gayle Since 2023, Virat Kohli has played 21 innings, while batting 2nd in the IPL. His last single digit score, was back in 2023. Since then he has 16 40+ scores, and 12 50+ scores. pic.twitter.com\/corQTE0Wl4<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 \u1455\u1587I\u1455\ud835\udde0\ud835\udde2\ud835\udde5\ud835\udde7\ud835\uddd4\ud835\udddf\ud835\udde6\ud83d\udc80 (@IAFislife) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n MOST RUNS IN THIS IPL 2026:<\/p>\n Virat Kohli \u2013 328.<\/p>\n Abhishek Sharma \u2013 323.<\/p>\n King Kohli bossing in the World at the age of 37 \u2013 Salute to Virat. \ud83e\udee1 pic.twitter.com\/EYZMsO75tl<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \ud83d\udea8 VIRAT KOHLI SMASHED HIS 300TH SIX IN THE IPL. \ud83d\udea8<\/p>\n \u2013 The 2nd Indian batter in history. \ud83d\udd25 pic.twitter.com\/fmhcMnJz9A<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Satypal Singh (@satypalsingh90) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n ALL ABOUT TODAY \ud83d\udc51<\/p>\n Virat Kohli: Closes in on 800+ IPL fours milestone \u2014 \ud835\udcdf\ud835\udcfb\ud835\udcea\ud835\udcfd\ud835\udcf1\ud835\udcf6\ud835\udcee\ud835\udcfc\ud835\udcf1 (@VKFanPrathmesh) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \u2013 7 innings. Virat Kohli is the Orange Cap Holder in this IPL \u2013 The GOAT is rulling at 37 age! \ud83d\ude47\u200d\u2642\ufe0f\ud83e\udd76 https:\/\/t.co\/rw0tVZkKaB<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Xv4NVJ25ud<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Radhe famous VK18 \ud83d\udc51\ud83d\udea9 (@honking_93956) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Virat Kohli is not just a player Take a bow, King \ud83d\udc51 pic.twitter.com\/jlJHhe8cxY<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Charvi Vyas (@4Vvyas) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n An appreciation post for Devdutt Paddikal \u2764\ufe0f<\/p>\n Set the tone of the chase alongside Virat, hopefully these chokers won’t ruin it from here as i tweet this though \ud83e\udd19 pic.twitter.com\/FCFyztIQ7T<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 \ud835\udc12\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc1b\ud835\udc21 \ud835\udc13\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc29\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc21\ud835\udc22 (@SaurabhTripathS) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n RCB had only one indian batter who had scored 1000+ runs for them in last 15 years back in 2021.<\/p>\n Then Devdutt Paddikal came and show hopes that he’s gonna be the next Indian star of RCB, and now he is doing it in 2025. pic.twitter.com\/5USu06Qj19<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Soman. (@Shreyasian96) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Blistering knock of 55 off just 27 balls by local boy Devdutt Paddikal for his home franchise @RCBTweets<\/a> & he also completed 2000* runs in the @IPL<\/a> #IPL2026<\/a> #RCB<\/a> #RCBvGT<\/a> \ud83d\udd25\ud83d\ude0e\ud83e\udd1d\ud83d\udc4f. pic.twitter.com\/mZgeKAOQVJ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Cricket Nostalgiation (@RiteshJ88156274) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Please keep up playing like this Devdutt paddikal<\/p>\n We all are watching you closely! https:\/\/t.co\/6DA9qWTxhE<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Sporty\ud83d\ude0e (@peamceout) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nSai Sudharsan smashes a breathtaking ton against RCB leading GT to post a competitive score<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal power RCB to an emphatic win against GT in IPL 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Here\u2019s how fans reacted:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Rohit Sharma
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\u2022 FIRST player to reach 9000 IPL runs \ud83d\udd25
Back in Orange Cap race
Adds more sixes to his growing tally <\/p>\n
Legacy keeps growing\u2026 one match at a time \u2764\ufe0f#ViratKohli<\/a> #RCBvsGT<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/oRZGV8aXXQ<\/a><\/p>\n\n
\u2013 328 runs.
\u2013 54.67 average.
\u2013 163.18 strike rate.
\u2013 3 fifties.
\u2013 12 sixes.
\u2013 36 fours.<\/p>\n\n
he\u2019s pure emotion for every Indian fan \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3\u2764\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n
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