GT vs RCB — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
IPL 2026 • GT won the match by 4 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of IPL 2026, GT took on RCB on May 9, 2026, 02:07 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: GT won the match by 4 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 313 runs and 16 wickets fall between RCB (155/10 in 19.2 overs) and GT (158/6 in 15.5 overs).
2. RCB Innings Breakdown (155/10)
Batting in the first innings, RCB finished on 155/10 from 19.2 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.02 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, RCB accumulated 59 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Devdutt Padikkal spearheaded the batting effort with 40 runs off 24 balls (including 5 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 166.7). Valuable middle-order support came from Virat Kohli , who contributed 28 runs off 13 deliveries, while Rajat Patidar added 19 (15b). The bowling side conceded 5 extra runs (wides: 2, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 3). With the ball in the first innings, Arshad Khan led the bowling figures with 3/22 in 3.2 overs (economy 6.60), assisted by Rashid Khan (2/19 in 4.0 overs).
3. GT Chase & Second Innings Summary (158/6)
Pursuing a target of 156 runs for victory, GT recorded 158/6 in 15.5 overs at a scoring rate of 9.98 runs per over. Shubham Gill anchored the chase for GT with 43 runs from 18 balls (4 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 238.9), alongside Jos Buttler who chipped in with 39 off 19 balls. Defending the total, Bhuvneshwar Kumar delivered a key spell of 3/28 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 7.00, while Romario Shepherd finished with 2/30 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Rajat Patidar and Devdutt Padikkal (RCB), who combined for 44 runs off 26 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 12 catches, 1 run-out, and 0 stumpings, with Jason Holder 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—Bhuvneshwar Kumar (RCB) topped the match rankings with 124.0 total points, followed closely by Arshad Khan (123.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Jason Holder.