IPL2026 : Gujarat Titans Outclass RCB to Keep Playoff Dreams Alive
Royal Challengers Bengaluru walked into Ahmedabad brimming with confidence. Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, and Tim David had been in explosive form, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood dismantled Delhi Capitals for just 75 in the previous game. Riding on back-to-back wins, Virat Kohli’s men looked poised for a hat-trick. But at the fortress of “Prince” Shubman Gill, the script flipped dramatically. RCB lost their rhythm and squandered a golden opportunity, as Gujarat Titans chased down a modest target of 156 in just 15.5 overs. RCB’s batting, often their biggest strength this season, turned into their undoing. Bethel was out to Siraj cheaply but Kohli started in dazzling fashion with 5 fours in a Rabada over but Rabada soon had Kohli (28) caught off a mistimed pull after playing 13 balls . Devdutt Padikkal showed resistance with a brisk 40 off 24 balls. The middle order failed to make an impact. Bengaluru were eventually bundled out for 155 in 19.1 overs, mar...