Gt vs Rcb — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Ipl 26 • Rcb won the match by 1 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Ipl 26, Gt took on Rcb on Jun 9, 2026, 03:44 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Rcb won the match by 1 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 385 runs and 13 wickets fall between Rcb (193/3 in 20.0 overs) and Gt (192/10 in 19.2 overs).
2. Rcb Innings Breakdown (193/3)
Batting in the first innings, Rcb finished on 193/3 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 9.65 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Rcb accumulated 69 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Jacob Bethell spearheaded the batting effort with 92 runs off 61 balls (including 6 fours and 9 sixes at a strike rate of 150.8). Valuable middle-order support came from Dedvutt Padikal, who contributed 65 runs off 44 deliveries, while Virat Kohli added 35 (14b). With the ball in the first innings, Mohmad Siraj led the bowling figures with 2/28 in 4.0 overs (economy 7.00), assisted by Jason Holder (1/45 in 4.0 overs).
3. Gt Chase & Second Innings Summary (192/10)
Pursuing a target of 194 runs for victory, Gt recorded 192/10 in 19.2 overs at a scoring rate of 9.93 runs per over. Jos Buttler anchored the chase for Gt with 54 runs from 33 balls (3 fours, 5 sixes, strike rate 163.6), alongside Nishant Sidhu who chipped in with 51 off 34 balls. Defending the total, B.kumar delivered a key spell of 4/31 across 3.2 overs at an economy rate of 9.30, while Josh Hazelwood finished with 3/34 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Dedvutt Padikal and Jacob Bethell (Rcb), who combined for 121 runs off 87 balls. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—B.kumar (Rcb) topped the match rankings with 141.0 total points, followed closely by Jacob Bethell (137.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Jacob Bethell.