Virat Kohli crowned Player of the Match for his sensational innings
April 24, 2026 11:22 pm
Virat Kohli receives the Player of the Match award for his outstanding performance, anchoring the chase with a brilliant 81 runs off just 44 balls.
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Bengaluru
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April 24, 2026 11:22 pm
Virat Kohli receives the Player of the Match award for his outstanding performance, anchoring the chase with a brilliant 81 runs off just 44 balls.
April 24, 2026 11:21 pm
Krunal Pandya and Tim David continue to chip away at the target, adding 7 runs in Jason Holder's over, including a crucial boundary. Royal Challengers Bengaluru now stands at 206 for 5 after 19 overs.
April 24, 2026 11:00 pm
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have done it! They've chased down Gujarat Titans' challenging total of 205, winning by 5 wickets with 7 balls to spare. What a phenomenal performance to seal a thrilling victory!
April 24, 2026 11:00 pm
Royal Challengers Bengaluru chased down the target of 206 with an over to spare, securing a fantastic 5-wicket win over Gujarat Titans. A brilliant display of power-hitting saw them home!
April 24, 2026 10:59 pm
Krunal Pandya smashes a crucial boundary off Jason Holder, bringing Royal Challengers Bengaluru even closer to their target. The pressure is mounting on the fielding side.
April 24, 2026 10:56 pm
Krunal Pandya's explosive hitting, including two fours and a six, powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru to 199/5 after 18 overs. Manav Suthar conceded 15 runs in the over, but no wickets fell.
April 24, 2026 10:55 pm
Krunal Pandya launches Manav Suthar for a colossal six! He is absolutely tearing into the bowling, bringing Royal Challengers Bengaluru even closer to the target.
April 24, 2026 10:53 pm
Krunal Pandya smashes another boundary off Manav Suthar, making it two in two! The Royal Challengers Bengaluru are gaining momentum, pushing hard towards the target.
April 24, 2026 10:53 pm
Krunal Pandya smashes a superb four off Manav Suthar, keeping Royal Challengers Bengaluru's chase alive. This boundary reduces the pressure and brings them closer to the target.
April 24, 2026 10:52 pm
Kagiso Rabada bowls an over that yields 9 runs for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, with Tim David smashing a six and Krunal Pandya adding two. They are now 184 for 5 after 17 overs.
April 24, 2026 10:51 pm
Tim David smashes a huge six off Kagiso Rabada, providing a much-needed boost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru's chase. This powerful strike keeps the scoreboard ticking and the pressure on the bowlers.
April 24, 2026 10:48 pm
Manav Suthar bowls a successful over, claiming the wicket of Rajat Patidar while conceding just 4 runs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru are now 175 for 5 after 16 overs, with Tim David and Krunal Pandya at the crease.
April 24, 2026 10:43 pm
Rajat Patidar's brief stay at the crease comes to an end as he's caught by Washington Sundar off Manav Suthar. A crucial wicket for Gujarat Titans, further denting Royal Challengers Bengaluru's chase.
April 24, 2026 10:40 pm
Jitesh Sharma's aggressive cameo comes to an end as he's caught by Manav Suthar off Rashid Khan. A crucial wicket for Gujarat Titans, slowing down Royal Challengers Bengaluru's chase.
April 24, 2026 10:39 pm
Jitesh Sharma unleashes a powerful six off Rashid Khan, adding crucial runs for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. He is looking to accelerate the scoring after Kohli's departure.
April 24, 2026 10:37 pm
After the fall of Kohli's wicket, Rajat Patidar wastes no time, launching Rashid Khan for a massive six! He gets off the mark in style, reigniting Royal Challengers Bengaluru's chase.
April 24, 2026 10:37 pm
Despite losing the in-form Virat Kohli to Jason Holder, Royal Challengers Bengaluru still managed to score 17 runs in the over, reaching 158 for 3 after 14 overs. Jitesh Sharma got off the mark with a boundary.
April 24, 2026 10:36 pm
Jitesh Sharma gets off the mark with a superb boundary, easing the pressure after the fall of Kohli's wicket. A much-needed four for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
April 24, 2026 10:34 pm
A brilliant delivery from Jason Holder shatters the stumps, bringing an end to Virat Kohli's explosive innings of 81 runs. A crucial breakthrough for Gujarat Titans at a pivotal moment in the chase.
April 24, 2026 10:34 pm
Virat Kohli launches Jason Holder for another massive six! The Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain is in incredible form, accelerating the chase with powerful strokes.
April 24, 2026 10:33 pm
Virat Kohli launches Jason Holder for a massive six, continuing his aggressive charge. This powerful stroke keeps Royal Challengers Bengaluru pushing hard in their chase.
April 24, 2026 10:29 pm
A brilliant delivery from Rashid Khan cleans up Devdutt Padikkal, bringing an end to his explosive innings of 55 runs. A crucial breakthrough for Gujarat Titans.
April 24, 2026 10:27 pm
Virat Kohli dispatches Rashid Khan for a superb boundary, showcasing his excellent timing and placement. Royal Challengers Bengaluru continue to build on their strong start.
April 24, 2026 10:26 pm
Royal Challengers Bengaluru add 3 runs in this over from Jason Holder, with Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal rotating the strike. They are now 134 for 1 after 12 overs.
April 24, 2026 10:21 pm
Royal Challengers Bengaluru add another 13 runs in this over from Kagiso Rabada, with Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal continuing their aggressive partnership. They are now 131 for 1 after 11 overs.
April 24, 2026 10:20 pm
Fresh off his fifty, Virat Kohli wastes no time, launching Kagiso Rabada for a massive six! He is absolutely dominating the bowling attack, pushing Royal Challengers Bengaluru further in their chase.
April 24, 2026 10:20 pm
Virat Kohli reaches his fifty in style, smashing a boundary off Kagiso Rabada. A crucial innings, keeping Royal Challengers Bengaluru firmly in the chase.
April 24, 2026 10:17 pm
A high-scoring over sees Royal Challengers Bengaluru add 16 runs, pushing their score to 118 for 1 after 10 overs. Devdutt Padikkal reached his half-century with a towering six, while Virat Kohli continues to build his innings.
April 24, 2026 10:16 pm
Devdutt Padikkal continues his aggressive onslaught, sending Rashid Khan for yet another massive six! He is absolutely dismantling the bowling attack, pushing Royal Challengers Bengaluru further in their chase.
April 24, 2026 10:15 pm
Devdutt Padikkal continues his aggressive assault, sending Rashid Khan for a massive six! He is absolutely dominating the bowling attack, pushing Royal Challengers Bengaluru further in their chase.
April 24, 2026 10:13 pm
A massive over for Royal Challengers Bengaluru as they smash 19 runs, including two towering sixes, to reach 102 for 1 after 9 overs. The partnership between Kohli and Padikkal is flourishing.
April 24, 2026 10:13 pm
Devdutt Padikkal continues his onslaught, sending Prasidh Krishna for another huge six! He is absolutely on fire, boosting Royal Challengers Bengaluru's chase significantly.
April 24, 2026 10:11 pm
Devdutt Padikkal unleashes a powerful six off Prasidh Krishna, sending the ball soaring over the ropes. This aggressive stroke further boosts Royal Challengers Bengaluru's momentum in their chase.
April 24, 2026 10:10 pm
Devdutt Padikkal dispatches Prasidh Krishna for a well-timed boundary, showcasing his elegant stroke play. Royal Challengers Bengaluru continue to score freely.
April 24, 2026 10:07 pm
Virat Kohli continues his brilliant form, elegantly driving Rashid Khan for another boundary. His aggressive batting is keeping Royal Challengers Bengaluru well ahead of the required run rate.
April 24, 2026 10:06 pm
Virat Kohli launches Rashid Khan for a massive six! The Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain is in sublime form, taking on the spinner and pushing the scoring rate higher in this crucial chase.
April 24, 2026 10:01 pm
Virat Kohli continues his brilliant form, elegantly driving Prasidh Krishna for another boundary. His aggressive batting is keeping Royal Challengers Bengaluru well ahead of the required run rate.
April 24, 2026 10:01 pm
Virat Kohli dispatches Prasidh Krishna for a superb boundary. He continues his aggressive approach, keeping Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a strong position in their chase.
April 24, 2026 9:59 pm
Royal Challengers Bengaluru start their daunting chase with 5 runs in the first over. Jacob Bethell and Virat Kohli are off the mark as Mohammed Siraj delivers a tight opening spell.
April 24, 2026 9:58 pm
Royal Challengers Bengaluru finish the powerplay at 58 for 1. Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal have played some aggressive shots, keeping the scoreboard ticking in their chase of 205.
April 24, 2026 9:56 pm
Virat Kohli dispatches Jason Holder for a superb boundary! He continues to build his innings, keeping Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a strong position in their chase.
April 24, 2026 9:54 pm
Devdutt Padikkal finds his rhythm, launching Mohammed Siraj for a massive six! He is accelerating the Royal Challengers Bengaluru chase with powerful strokes.
April 24, 2026 9:50 pm
Devdutt Padikkal wastes no time, starting the new over with a confident boundary off Mohammed Siraj. He continues his aggressive approach, keeping the Royal Challengers Bengaluru chase moving at a brisk pace.
April 24, 2026 9:49 pm
Royal Challengers Bengaluru finish Over 4 with 14 runs added, reaching 40 for 1. Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal are looking aggressive, keeping the chase on track.
April 24, 2026 9:47 pm
Devdutt Padikkal wastes no time getting off the mark, smashing Kagiso Rabada for a huge six! What an aggressive start by the new batsman for Royal Challengers Bengaluru!
April 24, 2026 9:45 pm
Virat Kohli wastes no time, dispatching Kagiso Rabada for a powerful boundary. A crucial shot to keep the scoreboard moving for Royal Challengers Bengaluru after losing an early wicket.
April 24, 2026 9:44 pm
Jacob Bethell's aggressive start comes to an end as he is caught by Shahrukh Khan off Mohammed Siraj. A crucial breakthrough for Gujarat Titans, breaking the opening partnership.
April 24, 2026 9:42 pm
Jacob Bethell continues his aggressive start, smashing Mohammed Siraj for another well-timed boundary. Royal Challengers Bengaluru are looking to accelerate their chase with intent.
April 24, 2026 9:41 pm
Jacob Bethell shows his intent, smashing Mohammed Siraj for a well-timed boundary. Royal Challengers Bengaluru are looking to accelerate their chase.
April 24, 2026 9:39 pm
Royal Challengers Bengaluru finish Over 2 with 15 runs on the board without losing any wickets. Both Jacob Bethell and Virat Kohli found the boundary in this over, setting a steady pace for the chase.
April 24, 2026 9:38 pm
Virat Kohli shows his class, dispatching Kagiso Rabada for a superb boundary. This early four injects confidence into the Royal Challengers Bengaluru chase, keeping them on track against the Gujarat Titans.
April 24, 2026 9:36 pm
Jacob Bethell gets Royal Challengers Bengaluru off to a flying start, dispatching Kagiso Rabada for a much-needed boundary. This early four boosts confidence for the chasing side.
April 24, 2026 9:35 pm
Royal Challengers Bengaluru begin their chase, scoring 5 runs in the first over. Jacob Bethell and Virat Kohli are off the mark as Mohammed Siraj bowls a tight opening over, keeping the scoring rate in check.
April 24, 2026 9:17 pm
Gujarat Titans conclude their innings with a commanding total of 205 for 3. Sai Sudharsan anchored the innings with a brilliant century, supported by late fireworks from Jason Holder and Washington Sundar.
April 24, 2026 9:16 pm
Gujarat Titans added 8 runs in the 19th over, bowled by Josh Hazlewood, without losing any wickets. The batsmen are looking to maximize the final deliveries.
April 24, 2026 9:16 pm
Gujarat Titans conclude their innings with a powerful display, adding 18 runs in the final over. Jason Holder and Washington Sundar's late fireworks propel the score to a formidable 205 for 3.
April 24, 2026 9:16 pm
Gujarat Titans conclude their innings at 205 for 3 after 20 overs. Jason Holder and Washington Sundar provided a strong finish, ensuring a challenging target for the opposition. Krunal Pandya finished his spell.
April 24, 2026 9:14 pm
Jason Holder lights up the stadium with a hat-trick of boundaries, smashing a four after two consecutive sixes off Krunal Pandya. He's accelerating the innings for Gujarat Titans as they approach 200.
April 24, 2026 9:13 pm
Jason Holder continues his power-hitting, dispatching Krunal Pandya for another massive six! He's turning up the heat in these final overs for Gujarat Titans.
April 24, 2026 9:08 pm
Jason Holder starts the penultimate over with a colossal six off Krunal Pandya! He's looking to finish strong for Gujarat Titans.
April 24, 2026 8:56 pm
Jos Buttler's aggressive innings comes to an end as he is caught by Josh Hazlewood off the bowling of Bhuvneshwar Kumar. A crucial breakthrough for the fielding side, breaking a dangerous partnership for Gujarat Titans.
April 24, 2026 8:48 pm
Washington Sundar follows up his six with a well-placed four off Josh Hazlewood, continuing his aggressive start and adding quick runs for Gujarat Titans.
April 24, 2026 8:47 pm
Washington Sundar wastes no time getting off the mark, smashing Josh Hazlewood for a maximum! A crucial boundary to keep the scoreboard ticking for Gujarat Titans.
April 24, 2026 8:46 pm
Sai Sudharsan's magnificent century comes to an end as he is caught by Josh Hazlewood off his own bowling. A fantastic innings concludes, but not before putting Gujarat Titans in a dominant position.
April 24, 2026 8:44 pm
Jos Buttler starts the over with a commanding shot off Josh Hazlewood, sending the ball racing to the boundary for four runs. A strong start to the over for Gujarat Titans.
April 24, 2026 8:41 pm
Sai Sudharsan reached his magnificent century in this over, as Gujarat Titans added 14 runs without losing any wickets. Jos Buttler also contributed with a six, keeping the scoreboard ticking rapidly.
April 24, 2026 8:40 pm
A brilliant hundred for Sai Sudharsan, a masterclass in batting! Jos Buttler also joins the party, smashing a huge six in the same over, propelling Gujarat Titans past 150.
April 24, 2026 8:38 pm
Jos Buttler opens his boundary account with a well-timed shot off Suyash Sharma, sending the ball racing to the fence. This adds crucial runs to the Gujarat Titans total.
April 24, 2026 8:36 pm
The 14th over sees Gujarat Titans add 10 runs, with Sai Sudharsan moving closer to a magnificent hundred. Bhuvneshwar Kumar bowls the over, but the Titans remain in a strong position.
April 24, 2026 8:34 pm
Sai Sudharsan smashes another boundary off Bhuvneshwar Kumar, taking him to 96 runs! He's just four runs away from a well-deserved hundred, playing a blistering innings for Gujarat Titans.
April 24, 2026 8:32 pm
The 13th over saw a mix of fortunes for Gujarat Titans, with Sai Sudharsan adding a six, but the crucial wicket of Shubman Gill falling to Suyash Sharma. The Titans finish the over at 131 for 1.
April 24, 2026 8:29 pm
Shubman Gill departs, caught by Devdutt Padikkal off the bowling of Suyash Sharma. A promising innings comes to an end, breaking a strong opening partnership for Gujarat Titans.
April 24, 2026 8:24 pm
Sai Sudharsan unleashes a powerful shot, sending Suyash Sharma's delivery sailing over the boundary for a magnificent six. The opener is in blistering form, accelerating the scoring for Gujarat Titans.
April 24, 2026 8:17 pm
Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill continue their powerful partnership, adding 16 runs in the 9th over, including two massive sixes. Gujarat Titans are in a commanding position at 94 without loss.
April 24, 2026 8:16 pm
Shubman Gill picks up the length early and dispatches Krunal Pandya over the ropes for a massive six. This powerful strike further boosts Gujarat Titans' strong start.
April 24, 2026 8:15 pm
Sai Sudharsan continues his aggressive play, finding the boundary off Suyash Sharma. This well-timed shot keeps the scoreboard ticking rapidly for Gujarat Titans, maintaining their strong momentum.
April 24, 2026 8:10 pm
Sai Sudharsan dispatches another delivery over the ropes, showcasing his incredible power and timing. This six further accelerates the scoring rate for Gujarat Titans, who are off to a blistering start.
April 24, 2026 8:08 pm
Sai Sudharsan picks up the length early and dispatches Krunal Pandya over the ropes for a massive six. The opener is looking dangerous, piling on the runs for Gujarat Titans.
April 24, 2026 8:03 pm
Shubman Gill unleashes a commanding shot, sending the ball racing to the boundary for four runs. A well-timed hit that further solidifies Gujarat Titans' strong start.
April 24, 2026 8:02 pm
Sai Sudharsan reaches his half-century with another boundary, showcasing an aggressive and confident batting display. This rapid fifty has put Gujarat Titans in a commanding position.
April 24, 2026 8:01 pm
Sai Sudharsan picks up the length early and dispatches Romario Shepherd over the ropes for a massive six. The opener is looking dangerous, piling on the runs for Gujarat Titans.
April 24, 2026 7:55 pm
Sai Sudharsan dispatches another delivery to the boundary, showcasing his aggressive intent. His confident batting is putting pressure on the bowlers and keeping the scoreboard ticking rapidly for Gujarat Titans.
April 24, 2026 7:53 pm
Shubman Gill dispatches the ball to the boundary, getting his first four of the innings. A confident shot that will boost his confidence early on for Gujarat Titans.
April 24, 2026 7:50 pm
Sai Sudharsan picks up the length early and dispatches Josh Hazlewood over the ropes for a massive six. The opener is looking dangerous, piling on the runs for Gujarat Titans.
April 24, 2026 7:48 pm
Sai Sudharsan is unleashing a flurry of boundaries, with this latest shot off Josh Hazlewood marking a rapid succession of fours that are putting Royal Challengers Bengaluru under immense pressure.
April 24, 2026 7:45 pm
Sai Sudharsan is in fine form, striking another boundary through the off-side. This quick succession of fours is putting pressure on the Royal Challengers Bengaluru bowlers.
April 24, 2026 7:44 pm
The young left-hander, Sai Sudharsan, is in a destructive mood, dispatching another delivery to the fence. His confident strokeplay is putting Royal Challengers Bengaluru under early pressure.
April 24, 2026 7:41 pm
Sai Sudharsan continues his aggressive start, finding the boundary once again. This is his third boundary, showcasing his intent early in the innings and putting pressure on the Royal Challengers Bengaluru bowlers.
April 24, 2026 7:40 pm
Sai Sudharsan finds the gap beautifully, driving a full delivery from Bhuvneshwar Kumar to the boundary. A well-timed shot that races away to the fence.
April 24, 2026 7:33 pm
Sai Sudharsan gets off the mark in style, dispatching a short delivery from Bhuvneshwar Kumar to the square leg boundary. A confident stroke to kickstart the innings for Gujarat Titans.
April 24, 2026 7:05 pm
The playing XIs for both Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans have been announced, setting the stage for an exciting contest.
April 24, 2026 7:01 pm
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have won the toss and, perhaps surprisingly, elected to bowl first. This sets up an intriguing contest, with both teams looking to gain an early advantage.