The high-octane atmosphere at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium reached fever pitch on Friday night. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) hosted Gujarat Titans (GT) In his 34th match IPL 2026. In a contest defined by spectacular sixes and high-level drama, the evening of April 24 will be remembered not only for the runs scored but also for the moment of intense psychological warfare that set social media ablaze.
Suyash Sharma taunts Shubman Gill
The decisive shot of the match came in the 13th over of Gujarat Titans’ innings. GT captain Shubman Gill Heading to 32 off 24 balls, he looked set for a big finish. However, RCB’s young leg-spinner Suyash Sharma had other plans. In the fourth over, Suyash caught the surface with a fine, drifting catch that cheated the set.
Trying to clear the strings, Gill mistimed his shot and a powerful fly sent the ball straight into his safe hands. Devdutt Padikkal for a long time. As the catch was safely taken, Suyash didn’t just celebrate with a standard fist pump. Instead, he looked straight at the departing skipper and made the same trademark celebration gesture that Gill famously used when he reached a century.
The cheeky imitation was an obvious moment that signaled the pupil’s superiority over the master on this occasion. As the Bengaluru crowd roared with cheers, the ‘Prince’ of Indian cricket had to pull back a silenced long drive with his signature move.
We present the video:
Suyash’s holiday was much needed pic.twitter.com/Ni95UJiFJ6
— 𝑴𝒆𝒉𝒂𝒌 (@Purple_Petals12) April 24, 2026
RCB cruise to a resounding win over GT in IPL 2026
Despite the passing of a magnificent century Sai SudharsanHitting 100 off 58 balls (11 fours, 5 sixes), Gujarat Titans’ total of 205/3 was inadequate against a rejuvenated RCB batting line-up. The Titans started strongly with a massive 128-run opening stand, but momentum shifted after Suyash’s crucial breakthrough.
Chasing a daunting target of 206, RCB showed no sign of fear. This chase was anchored by a vintage performance Virat KohliHe scored 81 off 44 balls and won the Man of the Match award. Kohli’s innings of 6 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 184.09 provided the perfect platform for the middle order.
Devdutt Padikkal played a vital supporting role, smashing 55 off just 27 balls, including a massive six over the fence. GT though Rashid Khan tried to pull it all back with two quick doors, Krunal Pandya (23 off 12) and Tim David (10) ensured the absence of late hiccups. RCB reached 206/5 with 7 balls to spare and secured a 5-wicket victory that cemented their position as top contenders in the IPL 2026 standings.
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