Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujrat Titans — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Ipl 2026 • Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the match by 53 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Ipl 2026, Royal Challengers Bengaluru took on Gujrat Titans on May 25, 2026, 04:38 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the match by 53 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 349 runs and 15 wickets fall between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (201/6 in 20.0 overs) and Gujrat Titans (148/9 in 20.0 overs).
2. Royal Challengers Bengaluru Innings Breakdown (201/6)
Batting in the first innings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru finished on 201/6 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 10.05 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Royal Challengers Bengaluru accumulated 56 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Virat Kohli spearheaded the batting effort with 64 runs off 38 balls (including 7 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 168.4). Valuable middle-order support came from Devdutt Padikal, who contributed 53 runs off 35 deliveries, while Phil Salt added 33 (21b). The bowling side conceded 10 extra runs (wides: 2, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 8). With the ball in the first innings, Rashid Khan led the bowling figures with 3/43 in 4.0 overs (economy 10.75), assisted by Washington Sundar (1/34 in 4.0 overs).
3. Gujrat Titans Chase & Second Innings Summary (148/9)
Pursuing a target of 202 runs for victory, Gujrat Titans recorded 148/9 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 7.40 runs per over. Sharuk Khan anchored the chase for Gujrat Titans with 42 runs from 16 balls (7 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 262.5), alongside Jos Buttler who chipped in with 39 off 31 balls. Defending the total, Bhuvnashwar Kumar delivered a key spell of 4/21 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 5.25, while Suyash Sharma finished with 2/27 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Devdutt Padikal and Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bengaluru ), who combined for 67 runs off 37 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 6 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Jos Buttler 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—Bhuvnashwar Kumar (Royal Challengers Bengaluru ) topped the match rankings with 140.0 total points, followed closely by Virat Kohli (104.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Bhuvnashwar Kumar.