In IPL 2026, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured a spot in the final for the second consecutive time by defeating Gujarat Titans (GT) by 92 runs. Captain Rajat Patidar led from the front with a blistering unbeaten 93 off just 33 balls, helping RCB post a massive 254/5. Virat Kohli and Krunal Pandya contributed 43 runs each. In response, Gujarat Titans struggled from the start, losing 5 wickets in the powerplay, and were eventually bowled out for 162 in 19.3 over, despite Rahul Tewatia's 68. Jacob Duffy was the pick of the bowlers for RCB with 3 wickets. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/sports/ipl-2026-rajat-patidars-brilliant-innings-helps-rcb-reach-the-final-for-the-second-consecutive-time/ #Creator program