Royal Challengers Bengaluru posts fastest team fifty in IPL final history
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 10:22 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
Royal Challengers Bengaluru recorded the fastest team fifty in IPL final history, reaching the milestone in just 3.3 overs against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium on May 31, 2026. The aggressive start came during the chase of 156 runs after RCB's bowlers, highlighted by Rasikh Salam's three wickets, limited Gujarat to 155 for 8. Virat Kohli scored 23 runs off 8 balls, while Venkatesh Iyer added 26 off 13. This explosive batting display came after RCB opted to bowl first, which proved successful as their bowlers dismantled Gujarat's top order early in the innings. As the match progresses, RCB appears poised to claim victory.
- •RCB reached 50 runs in just 3.3 overs, breaking IPL final record.
- •Rasikh Salam took 3 wickets, contributing to Gujarat's 155 for 8.
- •Virat Kohli and Venkatesh Iyer led the explosive start for RCB.
- •RCB's bowlers controlled the match, dismantling Gujarat’s batting lineup.
- •Gujarat's Washington Sundar scored an unbeaten 50 off 37 balls.
- 10:22 PMYahoo Sports — Record shattered! Virat Kohli and Venkatesh Iyer script fastest fifty in IPL final history as RCB storm chase
"Royal Challengers Bengaluru shattered IPL final records, with Virat Kohli and Venkatesh Iyer achieving the fastest team fifty in just 3.3 overs. This explosive start propelled RCB towards victory after their bowlers, led by Rasikh Salam's three wickets, restricted Gujarat Titans to 155 for 8. Washington Sundar's unbeaten 50 was the lone highlight for Gujarat.
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