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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)<\/strong> produced a near-perfect performance in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2026<\/strong>, crushing Gujarat Titans (GT)<\/strong> by 92 runs at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala to secure a place in the final. RCB dominated the contest from start to finish with a sensational batting display followed by a disciplined bowling effort that left Gujarat with no way back into the game.<\/p>\n While Rajat Patidar\u2019s<\/strong> explosive knock and RCB\u2019s record-breaking total grabbed attention during the match, the biggest moment of the night came after the final wicket fell. Virat Kohli<\/strong> and former RCB superstar AB de Villiers<\/strong><\/a> shared a heartfelt embrace on the field, creating an emotional scene that instantly became one of the most talked-about moments of the season among cricket fans.<\/p>\n Moments after the final wicket fell in Dharamshala, cameras captured Virat walking straight towards de Villiers near the boundary ropes before the two Royal Challengers Bengaluru legends shared an emotional hug. The heartwarming moment instantly exploded across social media, with fans celebrating the friendship that has become one of the defining stories of IPL history.<\/p>\n De Villiers, who spent over a decade with RCB, was present in Dharamshala supporting his former franchise from the stands and commentary box. Fans quickly labelled the South African star as RCB\u2019s \u201clucky charm,\u201d especially after his presence coincided with another massive playoff victory for the franchise.<\/p>\n A special meet-up we always love to see \ud83e\udec2\u2764\ufe0f<\/p>\n Scorecard \u25b6\ufe0f https:\/\/t.co\/9rs6u5obOw<\/a>#TATAIPL<\/a> | #Qualifier1<\/a> | #TheFinalLeap<\/a> | #RCBvGT<\/a> | @RCBTweets<\/a> | @ABdeVilliers17<\/a> | @imVkohli<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/t7HPajkh79<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 26, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Also READ: Fans go gaga as Rajat Patidar\u2019s blazing show helps RCB seal IPL 2026 Final berth with a dominant win over GT in Qualifier 1<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Chasing a daunting 255-run target, Gujarat Titans never truly recovered after losing early wickets. Shubman Gill<\/strong> managed just two runs, while Sai Sudharsan\u2019s<\/strong> dismissal further dented the chase. Although Jos Buttler<\/strong> briefly counterattacked with a quickfire 29, RCB\u2019s bowling attack maintained complete control throughout the innings.<\/p>\nVirat Kohli and AB de Villiers\u2019 emotional hug goes viral<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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