RCB vs GT — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
JPL • RCB won the match by 1 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of JPL, RCB took on GT on Jan 7, 2026, 01:38 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: RCB won the match by 1 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 383 runs and 15 wickets fall between GT (191/6 in 20.0 overs) and RCB (192/9 in 19.5 overs).
2. GT Innings Breakdown (191/6)
Batting in the first innings, GT finished on 191/6 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 9.55 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, GT accumulated 53 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Shubhman Gill spearheaded the batting effort with 94 runs off 52 balls (including 10 fours and 5 sixes at a strike rate of 180.8). Valuable middle-order support came from Nishant Sindhu, who contributed 50 runs off 36 deliveries, while Anuj Rawat added 19 (13b). The bowling side conceded 2 extra runs (wides: 2, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Eli Dowland led the bowling figures with 3/30 in 4.0 overs (economy 7.50), assisted by Bhubaneswar Kumar (2/39 in 4.0 overs).
3. RCB Chase & Second Innings Summary (192/9)
Pursuing a target of 192 runs for victory, RCB recorded 192/9 in 19.5 overs at a scoring rate of 9.68 runs per over. Raphael Isles anchored the chase for RCB with 57 runs from 24 balls (9 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 237.5), alongside Jitesh Sharma who chipped in with 45 off 17 balls. Defending the total, Bheka Amahle delivered a key spell of 3/31 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 7.75, while Washington Sundar finished with 2/42 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Shubhman Gill and Nishant Sindhu (GT), who combined for 117 runs off 69 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 9 catches, 1 run-out, and 0 stumpings, with Anuj Rawat making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Shubhman Gill (GT) topped the match rankings with 139.0 total points, followed closely by Nishant Sindhu (131.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Raphael Isles.