GT vs RCB — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
IPL • RCB won the match by 9 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of IPL, GT took on RCB on May 20, 2026, 03:49 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: RCB won the match by 9 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 404 runs and 7 wickets fall between GT (199/6 in 20.0 overs) and RCB (205/1 in 15.4 overs).
2. GT Innings Breakdown (199/6)
Batting in the first innings, GT finished on 199/6 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 9.95 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, GT accumulated 62 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Shubman Gill spearheaded the batting effort with 102 runs off 57 balls (including 13 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 178.9). Valuable middle-order support came from Jos Buttler , who contributed 63 runs off 35 deliveries, while Sai Sudharsan added 18 (13b). With the ball in the first innings, Josh Hazlewood led the bowling figures with 3/32 in 4.0 overs (economy 8.00), assisted by Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2/38 in 4.0 overs).
3. RCB Chase & Second Innings Summary (205/1)
Pursuing a target of 200 runs for victory, RCB recorded 205/1 in 15.4 overs at a scoring rate of 13.09 runs per over. Virat Kohli anchored the chase for RCB with 114 runs from 41 balls (10 fours, 8 sixes, strike rate 278.0), alongside Phil Salt who chipped in with 72 off 41 balls. Defending the total, Mohammed Siraj delivered a key spell of 1/62 across 3.4 overs at an economy rate of 16.91, while Jason Holder finished with 0/9 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Virat Kohli and Phil Salt (RCB), who combined for 132 runs off 69 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 2 catches, 0 run-outs, and 1 stumping, 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) topped the match rankings with 162.0 total points, followed closely by Shubman Gill (146.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Virat Kohli .