GT vs RCB: Highest Partnerships in IPL History

Whether it’s Tests, ODIs, or T20Is, batting is all about building partnerships. Without them, a batter can only hold one end together while the opposition chips away with wickets at the other. Partnerships are the heartbeat of batting, and in the Indian Premier League (IPL), they often decide the outcome of matches.

The rivalry between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has witnessed several memorable stands over the years. These partnerships have swung momentum, defined contests, and proved to be the difference between victory and defeat. As GT prepare to face RCB in the final of IPL 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, it is worth revisiting five of the biggest partnerships that have shaped this rivalry.

1. 166‑run stand: Will Jacks & Virat Kohli, IPL 2024

In the 45th match of IPL 2024 at Ahmedabad, GT posted 200 for the loss of three wickets. Chasing 201, RCB lost Faf du Plessis early, but Will Jacks (100) and Virat Kohli (70) combined for an unbeaten 166‑run stand. Their second‑wicket partnership carried RCB home in emphatic fashion.

2. 128‑run stand: Sai Sudharsan & Shubman Gill, IPL 2026

At the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Sudharsan and Gill added 128 runs for the opening wicket in match 34. GT looked set for a huge total but lost momentum after the stand was broken, finishing on 205. RCB chased it down with five wickets and seven balls to spare.

3. 123‑run stand: Vijay Shankar & Shubman Gill, IPL 2023

In match No. 70 of IPL 2023 in Bengaluru, Gill and Vijay Shankar stitched together a 123‑run stand for the second wicket while chasing 198. Their partnership proved decisive, guiding GT to a six‑wicket win with five balls remaining.

4. 115‑run stand: Faf du Plessis & Virat Kohli, IPL 2022

At the Wankhede Stadium in match No. 67 of IPL 2022, Kohli and du Plessis opened with a 115‑run stand while chasing 169. Their effort set the tone for RCB’s eight‑wicket victory with eight balls to spare.

5. 115‑run stand: Virat Kohli & Devdutt Padikkal, IPL 2026

In Bengaluru during match 34 of IPL 2026, Kohli partnered Devdutt Padikkal for another 115‑run stand. Their effort helped RCB chase down 206 with five wickets and seven balls to spare, reinforcing Kohli’s central role in RCB’s success against GT.

From Gill and Shankar’s match‑winning effort to Kohli’s repeated heroics, these stands form a remarkable chapter in the RCB vs GT rivalry. As the two sides prepare for yet another high‑stakes clash in the IPL 2026 final, fans will be hoping for another partnership to etch its name into history.