Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) He had a perfect performance in Qualifier 1 IPL 2026crushing Gujarat Titans (GT) 92 runs at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala to secure a place in the final. RCB dominated the contest from start to finish with a sensational batting display followed by a disciplined bowling effort as Gujarat never came back into the game.
while Rajat Patidar’s While RCB’s explosive batting and record breaking total grabbed the attention during the match, the biggest moment of the night came after the final wicket fell. Virat Kohli and former RCB superstar AB de Villiers shared a heartfelt hug on the field, creating an emotional scene that instantly became one of the most talked about moments of the season among cricket fans.
Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers’ emotional hug goes viral
Minutes after the final wicket fell in Dharamshala, cameras caught Virat walking straight towards de Villiers near the boundary ropes before the two Royal Challengers Bengaluru legends shared an emotional embrace. The heartwarming moment instantly blew up on social media, with fans celebrating the friendship that has become one of the defining stories in IPL history.
De Villiers, who spent more than a decade with RCB, supported his former franchise from the stands and commentary box in Dharamshala. Fans were quick to call the South African star RCB’s “lucky charm”, especially after his presence coincided with another big playoff win for the franchise.
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RCB bowlers complete the reign
Chasing a tough 255-run target, Gujarat Titans never recovered after losing early wickets. Shubman Gill and managed just two runs of Sai Sudharsan the dismissal made the pursuit even more pressing. Although If Buttler Counter-attacked with a quick-fire 29 in short order, RCB’s bowling attack maintained complete control throughout the innings.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar still led the charge brilliantly Jacob Duffy and Hello Rasikh made important achievements. RCB eventually bowled out GT for 162 to record one of the most dominant victories in IPL playoff history.
AB de Villiers backs RCB for another title
Speaking after the game, de Villiers admitted that if RCB can lift the trophy once again in Ahmedabad on May 31, the emotions will really hit him. The South African legend, who has had several heartbreaking near misses with the franchise during his career, is now hoping to witness this generation create another historic chapter.
With momentum, confidence and emotion on their side, Royal Challengers Bengaluru are now just one win away from becoming the third team in IPL history to successfully defend their title. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI).
