92-Run Demolition: RCB Seal Biggest Win in IPL Playoff History

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) completely rewrote the history books in the IPL 2026 Qualifier 1, executing a ruthless batting masterclass to dismantle the Gujarat Titans (GT) at the HPCA Stadium. Led by a blistering, unbeaten 93 from captain Rajat Patidar and reinforced by a quickfire 43 from Krunal Pandya, RCB amassed a colossal 254/5 in their 20 overs—setting the record for the highest-ever total scored by any team in an IPL playoff or knockout match.

The clinical performance not only locked in a staggering 92-run victory for RCB to secure their place in the final but also shattered a variety of long-standing T20 milestones along the way.

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• A New Playoff Record: RCB’s 254/5 bypassed the previous highest IPL playoff total of 233/3, which was set by the Gujarat Titans against the Mumbai Indians back in 2023.
• Global T20 Elite: The innings solidified itself as the 4th highest total ever recorded in any T20 knockout match worldwide.

Patidar Leads From the Front

Stepping up when it mattered most, RCB skipper Rajat Patidar put on an absolute clinic in power-hitting. The captain neutralised the GT bowling attack by blasting 93 off just 33 deliveries*, maintaining a jaw-dropping strike rate of 281.82. His masterclass included 9 towering sixes and 5 boundaries. This spectacular knock serves as his second-highest score in an IPL playoff setting, trailing only his iconic 112* against LSG in the 2022 Eliminator.

Highest Totals in IPL Knockouts / Playoffs

Highest Totals in a Knockout / Playoff Match (Global T20 Cricket)