RCB Triumphs Over GT in IPL 2026 Match, Kohli Shines with 81 Runs
IPL 2026 Points Table: Kohli's 81 Powers RCB To Second As Sudharsan's Century Goes In Vain
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In Match 34 of IPL 2026, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) successfully chased down 206 runs against Gujarat Titans (GT) at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, thanks to Virat Kohli's impressive 81 runs. This victory elevates RCB to second place in the points table, while GT remains in seventh position.
- 01Virat Kohli scored 81 runs off 44 balls, leading RCB to victory.
- 02RCB chased down a target of 206 runs with five wickets in hand.
- 03Sai Sudharsan scored a century for GT, becoming the fastest to 2000 IPL runs.
- 04RCB's win places them second in the IPL 2026 points table.
- 05GT remains in the lower half of the table in seventh position.
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In a thrilling encounter at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) chased down a target of 206 runs against Gujarat Titans (GT) in Match 34 of IPL 2026, winning by five wickets with seven balls to spare. Virat Kohli showcased his batting prowess, scoring 81 runs off 44 balls, which included becoming the first player to hit 800 IPL boundaries and the third to achieve 300 IPL sixes. Kohli's innings was pivotal, especially during a 115-run partnership with Devdutt Padikkal, who contributed 55 runs off 27 balls. Despite a brief collapse from 141/2 to 173/5, RCB secured the win with Krunal Pandya's unbeaten 23 runs off 12 balls. On the other hand, Sai Sudharsan's century for GT, scoring 100 runs off 58 balls, marked his third IPL century and made him the fastest player to reach 2000 IPL runs, surpassing Chris Gayle's record. This victory lifts RCB to second place in the IPL 2026 points table, while GT is positioned seventh.
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This victory boosts RCB's chances in the tournament, enhancing fan support and engagement.
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