GT 2026 vs RCB 2026 — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Tournament Series #1774786276151 • RCB 2026 won the match by 1 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Tournament Series #1774786276151, GT 2026 took on RCB 2026 on Apr 25, 2026, 07:40 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: RCB 2026 won the match by 1 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 506 runs and 11 wickets fall between GT 2026 (250/2 in 20.0 overs) and RCB 2026 (256/9 in 19.4 overs).
2. GT 2026 Innings Breakdown (250/2)
Batting in the first innings, GT 2026 finished on 250/2 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 12.50 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, GT 2026 accumulated 50 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. J Butler spearheaded the batting effort with 133 runs off 63 balls (including 12 fours and 12 sixes at a strike rate of 211.1). Valuable middle-order support came from S Sudharsan, who contributed 59 runs off 36 deliveries, while G Phillips added 58 (20b). With the ball in the first innings, Josh Hazelwood led the bowling figures with 2/29 in 4.0 overs (economy 7.25), assisted by Krunal Pandya (0/19 in 3.0 overs).
3. RCB 2026 Chase & Second Innings Summary (256/9)
Pursuing a target of 251 runs for victory, RCB 2026 recorded 256/9 in 19.4 overs at a scoring rate of 13.02 runs per over. Virat Kohli anchored the chase for RCB 2026 with 140 runs from 56 balls (14 fours, 12 sixes, strike rate 250.0), alongside Phil Salt who chipped in with 45 off 12 balls. Defending the total, K Rabada delivered a key spell of 4/27 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 6.75, while M Siraj finished with 3/42 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by J Butler and G Phillips (GT 2026), who combined for 129 runs off 42 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 5 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Jitesh Sharma 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—Virat Kohli (RCB 2026) topped the match rankings with 196.0 total points, followed closely by J Butler (187.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Virat Kohli.