RCB beat Buttler's Gujarat to reach IPL final
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured a spot in the IPL final with a decisive 92-run victory over Gujarat Titans. Captain Rajat Patidar played a standout innings, scoring 93 not out off just 33 balls, leading RCB to a total of 254-5. Despite losing key players early, Gujarat managed to score 162 runs but fell short of the target.
- ▪RCB won the match by 92 runs, reaching the IPL final.
- ▪Rajat Patidar scored 93 not out from 33 balls, hitting nine sixes.
- ▪Gujarat Titans lost key players early and ended with a total of 162 runs.
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RCB beat Buttler's Gujarat to reach IPL finalImage source, ReutersImage caption, RCB ended their 18-year wait to win the IPL last yearByMatthew HenryBBC Sport JournalistPublished24 minutes agoIndian Premier League, Qualifier 1, DharamshalaRoyal Challengers Bengaluru 254-5 (20 overs): Patidar 93* (33)Gujarat Titans 162 (19.3 overs): Tewatia 68 (43), Buttler 29 (11); Duffy 3-39RCB won by 92 runsScorecardCaptain Rajat Patidar thrashed 93 not out from just 33 balls as defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru powered into the final of the 2026 Indian Premier League with a 92-run victory over Gujarat Titans.RCB were 94-3 in the ninth over, veteran Virat Kohli out for 43, but Patidar hit nine sixes in addition to five fours to power his side to 254-5.The total was the highest in an IPL…
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