Jaipur, April 25, 2026: In a high-scoring clash in the ongoing Indian Premier League, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Gujarat Titans (GT) by five wickets at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, successfully chasing down a daunting target of 206 with seven balls to spare.
The match was headlined by a sensational century from Sai Sudharsan, who scored a Magnificent 100 off 58 balls, including 11 boundaries and five sixes. Despite his heroic effort, the innings went in vain as Bengaluru’s batting unit delivered a composed and clinical chase.
Sudharsan’s knock also etched his name in the record books, as he became the fastest player to reach 2,000 IPL runs in terms of innings (47), surpassing Chris Gayle, who previously held the record with 48 innings.
Earlier in the innings, Sudharsan and Shubman Gill provided Gujarat with a solid foundation through a 128-run opening partnership. This marked their eighth century stand in the IPL, placing them among the most successful batting pairs in tournament history—behind only the iconic duos of Virat Kohli–AB de Villiers and Kohli–Gayle.
While Gill contributed a steady 32 off 24 balls, Sudharsan dominated the scoring. Jos Buttler added 25 off 16 deliveries but failed to convert his start into a bigger innings, as Gujarat Titans finished at a competitive 205/3.
In response, Royal Challengers Bengaluru executed a strong chase, with Virat Kohli leading from the front and earning the Player of the Match award for his match-winning contribution.
IPL Match 36 Preview – Jaipur Clash
Attention now shifts to Jaipur, where the 36th league match of IPL 2026 will see Rajasthan Royals (RR) take on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium.
Match Details:
- Fixture: Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
A key highlight of the match will be the much-anticipated face-off between emerging talent Vaibhav Suryavanshi and SRH pacer Praful Hinge. In their previous encounter, Hinge made headlines by dismissing Suryavanshi for a golden duck as part of a historic three-wicket opening over—an IPL first.
With playoff stakes rising and momentum shifting across teams, IPL 2026 continues to deliver electrifying cricket, combining record-breaking performances with exciting new rivalries.
