Virat Kohli Leads RCB to Victory Against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026

In a thrilling IPL 2026 match, Virat Kohli's outstanding performance led Royal Challengers Bangalore to victory over Gujarat Titans. Kohli scored 81 runs and credited Devdutt Padikkal for his crucial innings. With this win, RCB continues to showcase their strength in the tournament. Discover more about Kohli's thoughts on the match and his impressive form this season.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 25, 2026, 12:57 IST

Virat Kohli Shines in IPL 2026 Match

In an exciting IPL 2026 match last night, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) faced off against Gujarat Titans (GT). The Titans, led by Shubman Gill, set a challenging target of 205 runs, thanks to Sai Sudharsan's impressive century. However, Virat Kohli's explosive batting turned the tide in favor of RCB.

Kohli Credits Devdutt Padikkal for RCB's Success

Kohli scored a remarkable 81 runs, laying the groundwork for RCB's victory and earning the Player of the Match award. After receiving the award and the Orange Cap, he emphasized that it was not his innings but rather Devdutt Padikkal's performance that made the crucial difference. Kohli mentioned that the team aimed for a score around 230, but the bowlers executed their plans excellently.

Praising Padikkal, Kohli stated,

“Devdutt has done this twice this season. Honestly, his innings made a significant impact. I just wanted to anchor one end so he could play freely. I advised him to watch the ball and hit it if it was boundary-worthy. Just keep playing with that mantra. Building a partnership with him is genuinely easy. We aimed to keep the pressure on the bowlers. Our partnership was a game-changer.”

Kohli's Stellar Form in IPL 2026

Virat Kohli is in phenomenal form this IPL season, amassing 328 runs so far and holding onto the Orange Cap. Last season, he played a pivotal role in helping RCB secure the trophy under captain Rajat Patidar, and he continues to impress this season.

In the match, Sai Sudharsan scored a century off 58 balls, leading Gujarat to a total of 205 runs for the loss of three wickets. In response, Kohli's 81 runs off 44 balls, including eight fours and four sixes, propelled RCB to chase down the target, finishing at 206 runs for five wickets in just 18.5 overs, marking their fifth win of the season.