RCB vs GT — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
IPL 2026 • RCB won the match by 5 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of IPL 2026, RCB took on GT on May 6, 2026, 08:52 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: RCB won the match by 5 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 411 runs and 8 wickets fall between GT (205/3 in 20.0 overs) and RCB (206/5 in 18.5 overs).
2. GT Innings Breakdown (205/3)
Batting in the first innings, GT finished on 205/3 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 10.25 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, GT accumulated 57 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Sai Sudharsan spearheaded the batting effort with 100 runs off 58 balls (including 11 fours and 5 sixes at a strike rate of 172.4). Valuable middle-order support came from Shubham Gill, who contributed 32 runs off 24 deliveries, while Jos Butler added 25 (16b). The bowling side conceded 6 extra runs (wides: 3, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 3). With the ball in the first innings, Bhuvneshwar Kumar led the bowling figures with 1/31 in 4.0 overs (economy 7.75), assisted by Suyash Sharma (1/36 in 4.0 overs).
3. RCB Chase & Second Innings Summary (206/5)
Pursuing a target of 206 runs for victory, RCB recorded 206/5 in 18.5 overs at a scoring rate of 10.94 runs per over. Virat Kohli anchored the chase for RCB with 81 runs from 44 balls (8 fours, 4 sixes, strike rate 184.1), alongside Devdutt Padikkal who chipped in with 55 off 27 balls. Defending the total, Rashid Khan delivered a key spell of 2/49 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 12.25, while Mohammed Siraj finished with 1/25 (3.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Sai Sudharsan and Shubham Gill (GT), who combined for 125 runs off 76 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 6 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Josh Hazlewood 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—Sai Sudharsan (GT) topped the match rankings with 146.0 total points, followed closely by Virat Kohli (123.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Virat Kohli .