"Never going to move ahead.." -Fans react as RCB beat GT by 5 wickets in IPL 2026

Quick-fire half-centuries from Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal guided Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a convincing five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans in their final league match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Chasing a challenging target of 206, RCB batters dominated the innings and sealed the victory in the 19th over with a composed finish.

Earlier, Sai Sudharsan struck his maiden IPL 2026 century to power the Gujarat Titans to 205 after being put in to bat by Rajat Patidar. Despite his brilliant knock, GT could not fully capitalise in the middle and death overs. With this win, RCB climbed to second place on the points table, overtaking Rajasthan Royals on net run rate, while Gujarat Titans slipped to seventh after the defeat.

The match also sparked strong reactions from fans. While Sudharsan’s century earned praise, some fans criticised Gujarat’s approach, especially the lack of urgency in the powerplay and perceived over-focus on individual milestones. On the other hand, RCB supporters lauded Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, and the team for a confident chase and a strong finish in their final home game at Chinnaswamy. Through this article, we will share all the key moments of the match along with fan reactions.

Key moments that defined the RCB vs GT clash

Chasing a daunting target of 206, Royal Challengers Bengaluru successfully reached the finish line in 18.5 overs, driven by superb half-centuries from Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal in a high-pressure encounter.

Gujarat Titans earlier posted a strong total of 205/3, powered by a magnificent century from Sai Sudharsan. The left-hander struck a fluent 100 off 58 balls—his third IPL ton—and anchored a dominant 128-run opening stand with skipper Shubman Gill, who contributed 32 off 24 balls. Sudharsan controlled the innings throughout, handling both pace and spin with authority and also reached major milestones, including becoming the fastest to 2000 IPL runs, underlining his exceptional form.

In reply, RCB suffered an early setback with the dismissal of Jacob Bethell for 14 off 10 balls, but Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal completely shifted the momentum with a match-defining 115-run partnership for the second wicket. Kohli played a vintage innings of 81 off 44 balls, bringing up his fifty in just 30 deliveries, while Padikkal complemented him perfectly with a quickfire 55 off 27 balls. Both batters confidently neutralised the GT attack, including Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, and Rashid Khan, keeping RCB firmly ahead in the chase.

GT briefly clawed their way back into the contest as both set batters departed in quick succession, along with Rajat Patidar and Jitesh Sharma, reducing RCB to 173/5. However, Krunal Pandya (23 off 12) and Tim David held their nerve under pressure and guided RCB home with seven balls to spare. Earlier, despite Sudharsan’s brilliant century setting up the platform, GT’s total was restricted by RCB’s disciplined death bowling, conceding just 31 runs in the final four overs—an effort that ultimately proved decisive in the outcome.

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Fans React as RCB Beat GT by 5 Wickets in Bengaluru

Fans across social media reacted strongly after Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets in a thrilling IPL 2026 clash at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The high-scoring match saw standout performances from both sides, but RCB’s strong chase, led by Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal, dominated the headlines. Many fans praised RCB’s composed finish and the partnership that turned the game in their favour.

At the same time, reactions were mixed for the Gujarat Titans despite Sai Sudharsan’s brilliant century. While some fans appreciated his class and consistency, others questioned GT’s batting approach, especially in the powerplay and middle overs. On the other hand, RCB supporters celebrated the team’s aggressive intent and calm finishing, calling it one of their most complete performances of the season at home. Here is how the fans reacted: