GT vs RCB — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
IPL • RCB won the match by 7 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of IPL, GT took on RCB on May 31, 2026, 06:57 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: RCB won the match by 7 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 495 runs and 7 wickets fall between GT (247/4 in 20.0 overs) and RCB (248/3 in 20.0 overs).
2. GT Innings Breakdown (247/4)
Batting in the first innings, GT finished on 247/4 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 12.35 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, GT accumulated 87 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Shubman Gill spearheaded the batting effort with 129 runs off 61 balls (including 13 fours and 8 sixes at a strike rate of 211.5). Valuable middle-order support came from Sai Sudharsan, who contributed 101 runs off 51 deliveries, while Matthew Wade added 14 (4b). With the ball in the first innings, Josh Hazelwood led the bowling figures with 2/50 in 4.0 overs (economy 12.50), assisted by Mitchell Starc (2/54 in 4.0 overs).
3. RCB Chase & Second Innings Summary (248/3)
Pursuing a target of 248 runs for victory, RCB recorded 248/3 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 12.40 runs per over. Virat Kohli anchored the chase for RCB with 103 runs from 54 balls (11 fours, 5 sixes, strike rate 190.7), alongside Ab De Villiers who chipped in with 102 off 45 balls. Defending the total, Umesh Yadav delivered a key spell of 1/56 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 14.00, while Mohammed Shami finished with 1/57 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Ab De Villiers and Virat Kohli (RCB), who combined for 193 runs off 93 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 3 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Ab De Villiers 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—Shubman Gill (GT) topped the match rankings with 180.0 total points, followed closely by Virat Kohli (149.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Virat Kohli.