Royal Challengers Bengaluru produced a dominant all-round display to thrash Gujarat Titans by 92 runs and book their place in the IPL 2026 final.
Captain Rajat Patidar starred with a sensational unbeaten 93 off 39 balls as RCB posted a playoff-record 254/5 in Dharamshala. Virat Kohli and Krunal Pandya also made vital contributions. In reply, Gujarat collapsed under pressure despite Rahul Tewatia’s fighting 68. Jacob Duffy led RCB’s bowling attack with three wickets, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Krunal claimed two each.
Defending champions RCB have now reached the IPL final for the second consecutive season with a commanding performance.