IPL 2024, RCB Vs GT: Match Highlights, Key Moments And Videos

Akshita Patel

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In an unexpected IPL 2024 encounter, RCB toppled GT by chasing a challenging total of 201 runs in just 16 overs after Will Jacks and Virat Kohli exploded with some mad hitting.

Gujarat Titans (GT) batted well in the first innings to post a 200 runs total, with Sai Sudharsan and Shahrukh Khan contributing a half-century each before Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) showed rare, aggressive intent to secure an enthralling and dominant nine-wicket victory.

Here's the timeline of how RCB vs GT panned out in Ahmedabad

RCB vs GT Highlights: Cameron Green’s Superb Catch Leaves Shubman Gill Livid!

With GT off to a steady start in the powerplay, Glenn Maxwell was able to produce a breakthrough courtesy to a sharp diving catch from Cameron Green. Green sprinted to deep long-on to grab a spectacular diving catch which left Gill livid.

RCB vs GT Highlights: Sai Sudarshan Finishes GT’s Innings On A High

Despite Gill’s wicket, Sai Sudharsan and Shahrukh Khan avoided humiliation with a 90-odd runs partnership. Sudharsan, especially, batted deep and hammered Siraj to clock 200 runs total for GT.

RCB vs GT Highlights: Virat Kohli Roars In Delight After Yet Another Fifty

RCB lost captain Faf du Plessis against the run on play in powerplay. But Virat Kohli stayed unfazed at the other end and played his strokes well to slam his 54th IPL half century.

Meanwhile, Will Jacks, taking inspiration from Kohli, scored his first IPL half-century as the duo stacked up a 100-run match-defining partnership.

RCB vs GT Highlights: Will Jacks Stuns GT With Insane Hitting

With the required rate under control, Will Jacks shifted gears to slam Mohit Sharma for 29 runs before he gave the same brutal treatment to Rashid Khan as well. Jacks was unbothered by Rashid’s reputation and slammed a mega six on the final delivery to not only bring up his maiden IPL century but also seal things off for RCB in style in the 16th over itself.

That being said, despite the awe-inspiring win, RCB is still at the bottom of the points table with just 6 points in 10 games. Meanwhile, GT also tumbled to 7th position with 8 points in 10 games.