IPL 2026: RCB Triumphs Over GT, Alters Points Table Dynamics

In a thrilling IPL 2026 match, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Gujarat Titans (GT), significantly impacting the points table. RCB's Virat Kohli played a key role with a stunning 81 runs, leading his team to victory. This win places RCB in a strong position for the playoffs, while GT faces challenges with their current standings. The match has left three teams, including Mumbai Indians and KKR, on the brink of elimination, making the upcoming games crucial for their playoff hopes. Stay tuned for more updates on the IPL 2026 season.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 25, 2026, 14:11 IST

Match Overview: RCB vs GT

RCB vs GT, Points Table: The 34th match of IPL 2026 took place last night between Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. After winning the toss, RCB opted to bowl first. Gujarat Titans, batting first, managed to score 205 runs for the loss of just 3 wickets, thanks to Sai Sudharsan's century.

In response, RCB chased down the target with 7 balls to spare, propelled by a blistering 81 runs from Virat Kohli. This victory has significantly impacted the points table. Let's take a look at which teams are now on the brink of playoff elimination following RCB's win.

RCB and Punjab Kings Lead the Table

With this win, Royal Challengers Bengaluru has secured 5 victories out of 7 matches, suffering only 2 losses, bringing their total points to 10. Consequently, RCB has climbed to second place in the points table with a net run rate of +1.101, moving up from third place before this match.

Punjab Kings remains at the top with 11 points, while Rajasthan Royals follows closely in third place with 10 points, albeit with a lower net run rate than RCB. Sunrisers Hyderabad occupies the fourth spot with 8 points from 7 matches and a net run rate of +0.820.

Gujarat Titans Suffer Setback

The defeat against RCB has left Gujarat Titans in a precarious position on the points table. They have played 7 matches this season, winning only 3 and losing 4, which places them at 7th position with 6 points and a poor net run rate of -0.790. The upcoming matches are crucial for Gujarat as they aim to stay in contention for the playoffs.

Three Teams on the Brink of Elimination

In IPL 2026, three teams are facing dire situations, with Mumbai Indians being the most notable. They have played 7 matches, securing only 2 wins, and currently sit at 8th place with a net run rate of -0.736. Following them is the team at 9th place, which also has only 2 wins from 7 matches and a net run rate of -1.277.

At the bottom of the table is KKR, with just 3 points. All three teams must win their remaining matches to have any hope of making it to the playoffs.