BENGALURU, India (AP) — Virat Kohli smashed 81 after he was dropped off the first ball, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru ran down Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the Indian Premier League on Friday.

Thanks to Kohli’s 44-ball knock and Devdutt Paddikal’s 55 in a whirlwind second-wicket stand of 115 runs off 59 balls, Bengaluru comfortably reached 206-5 in 18.5 overs.

Gujarat made 205-3 on the back of opener Sai Sudharsan’s even 100 off 58 balls, his third IPL century.

Sudharsan, in his 47th IPL game, became the quickest player to 2,000 IPL runs, eclipsing Chris Gayle’s record of 48 matches.

Washington Sundar dropped Kohli in Mohammed Siraj’s first over and went on to crash eight boundaries and four sixes.

Bengaluru was second in the table after its fourth home win. Gujarat was seventh on net run-rate.

Full Scorecard – RCB vs GT Match 34 IPL 2026, April 24

Royal Challengers Bengaluru 206 for 5 (Kohli 81, Padikkal 55, Rashid 2-49) beat Gujarat Titans 205 for 3 (Sai ​​Sudharsan 100, Gill 32, Bhuvneshwar 1-31) by five wickets

Match Highlights & Key Moments

Virat Kohli was on zero when Washington Sundar dropped his catch on Mohammed Siraj’s delivery in the first over of the run chase, and it was the turning point of the match. Kohli didn’t allow the bowlers to settle down after that, and despite his dismissal, the outcome of the match was confirmed.

Player of the Match

Virat Kohli was named the Player of the Match for the 20th time in IPL history. He hit 8 fours and 6 sixes in his 81-run knock.

What This Result Means for IPL 2026

With 10 points from 7 matches, RCB have moved up to second place in the standings. GT have 6 points from 7 contests and are seventh.

FAQs – Yesterday’s RCB vs GT Match 34 IPL 2026

Q1: Who won yesterday’s RCB vs GT match?

A1: RCB defeated GT by 5 wickets in Bengaluru.

Q2: Who was the Player of the Match in the RCB vs GT match?

A2:  Virat Kohli was adjudged the Player of the Match.

Q3: What was the final score of yesterday’s match?

A3: RCB vs GT

Royal Challengers Bengaluru 206 for 5 (Kohli 81, Padikkal 55, Rashid 2-49)

Gujarat Titans 205 for 3 (Sai ​​Sudharsan 100, Gill 32, Bhuvneshwar 1-31)