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RCB vs SRH IPL 2026 Live: RCB Beat SRH by 6 Wickets, Kohli Stars with 69

Kohli Powers RCB to Brink of Victory with 61, Team at 195/4 Needing Just 11 Runs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru are on the verge of a dominant win, cruising to 195/4 in 15.2 overs while chasing 202. Virat Kohli has led from the front with a शानदार unbeaten 61 off 36 balls, smashing three fours and five sixes at a strike rate of 169.44.

Tim David has provided solid support with 16 off 10 balls, as the duo stitched together a quick 32-run partnership to seal control of the chase.

With just 11 runs needed from 29 balls and the required run rate down to 1.5, RCB are moments away from wrapping up a comprehensive victory despite a couple of middle-order setbacks.

RCB Lose Jitesh Sharma for a Duck, Score 163/4 in 12.3 Overs – Kohli Holds Fort

Royal Challengers Bengaluru suffered a setback as Jitesh Sharma was dismissed for 0, caught by Jaydev Unadkat off David Payne. The score now reads 163/4 in 12.3 overs, with 39 runs needed from 45 balls.

Virat Kohli remains unbeaten and aggressive, scoring 47 off 29 balls with two fours and four sixes, keeping RCB firmly in control despite the recent wicket. The last five overs have seen 72 runs for the loss of three wickets, highlighting the high-octane nature of the chase.

Rajat Patidar Out After Blitz of 31 Off 12, RCB at 163/3 – Kohli Keeps Chase on Track

Rajat Patidar’s whirlwind cameo for Royal Challengers Bengaluru came to an end as he was caught by Harsh Dubey off David Payne for 31 runs off just 12 balls. His explosive hitting, featuring crisp boundaries and towering sixes, had set RCB on fire in their chase of 202.

With Virat Kohli continuing his aggressive innings of 47 off 29 balls, RCB are well-positioned, needing 39 runs from 46 balls to stay on course for a thrilling victory.

RCB Cruise On: Kohli and Patidar Keep Momentum as Score Reaches 125/2 in 9.5 Overs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru continue their aggressive chase of 202, reaching 125/2 in 9.5 overs. Virat Kohli is in commanding form with 37 off 22 balls, including two fours and three massive sixes, striking at 168.18. Rajat Patidar has joined the crease with a quick 7 off 4 balls, keeping the momentum alive.

The team needs 77 runs from 61 balls, with the required run rate easing to 7.57. The last five overs have yielded 58 runs for the loss of one wicket, highlighting RCB’s dominance.

Devdutt Padikkal’s whirlwind 61 off 26 balls earlier set the tone, and now Kohli is leading the charge as RCB eyes a thrilling victory.

Padikkal’s Blitz Ends at 61, RCB at 111/2 in 9 Overs – Kohli Keeps Chase on Track

Royal Challengers Bengaluru lost Devdutt Padikkal for a sensational 61 off just 26 balls, featuring a flurry of boundaries that had set the innings ablaze. His explosive knock powered RCB to 111/2 in 9 overs against SRH, maintaining a blistering current run rate of 12.33.

Virat Kohli remains steady at the crease with 30 off 20 balls, striking two fours and two sixes, as RCB need 91 runs from 66 balls to stay in control of the chase.

Padikkal’s fiery innings, including multiple towering sixes and crisp boundaries, was the highlight of the powerplay, giving RCB the momentum in this high-octane pursuit.

Padikkal in Rampage: Blazes to 51 off 21 as RCB Reach 95/1 in 7.4 Overs

Devdutt Padikkal is lighting up the chase for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, smashing a whirlwind 51 off just 21 balls, including six fours and three towering sixes. His spectacular strike rate of 242.86 is keeping RCB ahead of the required run rate as they storm to 95/1 in 7.4 overs against SRH.

Alongside Virat Kohli’s 29 off 18, Padikkal’s explosive innings has been the centerpiece of a 86-run partnership, ensuring RCB maintains full momentum in their pursuit of 202.

Every boundary and six from Padikkal has put the chase firmly under RCB’s control, making him the star of the innings so far.

RCB On Fire: Padikkal and Kohli Take Score to 89/1 in 7 Overs Against SRH

Royal Challengers Bengaluru continue their blistering chase of 202, reaching 89 for 1 in 7 overs. Devdutt Padikkal is in sensational form, smashing 46 off 19 balls with five fours and three sixes, while Virat Kohli supports aggressively with 28 off 16 deliveries, including two boundaries and two sixes.

The partnership has flourished to 80 runs off 35 balls, keeping RCB well ahead of the required run rate of 8.69, with the current rate at a stunning 12.71.

RCB Keep the Momentum: 67/1 in 5 Overs, Padikkal and Kohli Blaze

Royal Challengers Bengaluru are off to a blazing start, reaching 72 for 1 in just 5.2 overs while chasing 201. Devdutt Padikkal is in sublime form with 39 runs off 15 balls, including four fours and three sixes, and Virat Kohli is supporting strongly with 18 off 10 deliveries.

The opening partnership of 63 runs off 25 balls has put RCB firmly in control, with the required run rate down to 8.86 and the current run rate at a blistering 13.5.

Bowler Jaydev Unadkat has picked up one wicket but has been expensive, conceding 23 runs in 2 overs. Harsh Dubey is also under pressure, giving away 5 runs in just 0.2 overs. With momentum firmly on their side, RCB looks set for a thrilling finish.

RCB Powering Ahead: 51/1 in 4.1 Overs, Padikkal in Full Flow

Royal Challengers Bengaluru are cruising in their chase of 202 runs, reaching 51/1 in 4.1 overs.

Devdutt Padikkal is in superb form, smashing 34 off just 11 balls with 3 fours and 3 sixes, while Virat Kohli has 7 off 7. The opening pair has already put together a 42-run partnership off 18 balls, keeping RCB ahead of the required run rate of 9.54.

RCB Steady After Early Wicket, 32/1 in Chase of 202 vs SRH

Royal Challengers Bengaluru are recovering from an early loss and have reached 32/1 in 2.5 overs while chasing 202 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

The openers have started to rebuild, with Devdutt Padikkal scoring 16 off 5 balls including 2 fours and 1 six, and Virat Kohli contributing 6 off 5. Together, they have added a 23-run partnership off 10 balls, helping RCB improve their run rate to 11.29.