Virat Kohli's 75 Fires Royal Challengers Bengaluru to Victory
Gujarat Titans
155/8 (20)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
161/5 (18)
RCB won by 5 wickets
View full scorecard →Royal Challengers Bengaluru have won by 5 wickets. Gujarat Titans batted first and posted 155/8 in 20 overs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru chased down 156 in just 18 overs.
Washington Sundar was the standout in the first innings, scoring 50* off 37 balls (SR 135). 5 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 45 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
In the chase, Virat Kohli anchored the innings with 75 off 42 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Royal Challengers Bengaluru on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Rasikh Dar Salam delivered figures of 3/27 in 4 overs (Econ 6.8). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru move up the Indian Premier League table with this win, while Gujarat Titans will look to bounce back quickly.
The Turning Point
Over 14 of the first innings was the inflection point — 16 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
75* off 42 balls (SR 179), 9 fours, 3 sixes
3/27 in 4 overs (Econ: 6.75)
50* off 37 balls (SR 135), 5 fours, 0 sixes
Verdict
Royal Challengers Bengaluru showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Gujarat Titans came up short by 5 wickets. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. Royal Challengers Bengaluru move up the Indian Premier League table with this win, while Gujarat Titans will look to bounce back quickly.