00:00Defending champions Royal Challengers Bangaluru delivered a ruthless all-round performance to demolish Gujarat Titans by 92 runs in IPL
00:092026 qualifier won at Dharamshala.
00:13With this dominant victory, RCB booked their place in a second consecutive IPL final and sent a strong warning to
00:21the remaining teams.
00:23RCB captain Rajat Patidar led from the front with a sensational unbitten 93 of just 33 bonds.
00:31His explosive innings, packed with towering sixes and fearless stroke play, powered RCB to a massive 254 by 5, the
00:40highest total ever recorded in IPL playoff history.
00:44Virat Kohli chipped in with a crucial 43, while Kranal Pandya also smashed 43 to keep the pressure firmly on
00:52Gujarat's bowlers throughout the innings.
00:55GT captain Shubman Gill had won the toss and chose to bowl first, but the decision backfired badly as RCB
01:03batters attacked from the very beginning.
01:06Gujarat's fielding errors added to their misery, with Patidar receiving lifelines that proved extremely costly.
01:14Chasing a mammoth 255-run target, Gujarat Titans collapsed under pressure almost immediately.
01:22RCB bowlers ripped through the top order during the power play, leaving GT struggling at 51 fifths.
01:28Shubman Gill managed only two runs, while Sai Sudharsan suffered an unfortunate hit wicket dismissal.
01:37Joss Butler briefly counter-attacked with 29, but wickets kept falling at regular intervals.
01:44New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy starred with the ball for RCB, claiming three crucial wickets and breaking the backbone of
01:51Gujarat's batting line-up.
01:54Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Rasik Salamdar also produced disciplined spells to ensure GT never recovered in the chase.
02:02The only resistance came from Rahul Tevashya, who fought hard with a spirited 68 of 43 balls.
02:10However, the target proved far too steep, and Gujarat Titans were eventually balled out for 162 in 19.3 overs.
02:19The emphatic win highlighted RCB's dominance in every department, batting, bowling, and fielding.
02:27Virat Kohli also added another milestone to his legendary IPL career during the match, continuing his remarkable consistency this season.
02:38With this victory, RCB marched into yet another IPL final with confidence and momentum on their side.
02:46Gujarat Titans, meanwhile, still remain alive in the tournament and will now get one more opportunity in qualifier to against
02:54the winner of the eliminator.
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