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, marking their second major batting collapse of the season and their first all-out in 12 matches. Arshad Khan starred with three wickets, while Jason Holder and Rashid Khan chipped in with two each.

In response, Gujarat Titans came out firing. Skipper Shubman Gill led from the front with a dazzling start, scoring 43 off just 18 balls at a blistering pace. However, veteran Bhuvneshwar Kumar broke the opening stand, dismissing Sai Sudharsan cheaply. A dropped catch early on gave Jos Buttler a lifeline, and he made RCB pay with a fiery 39 off 19 balls before falling to Bhuvneshwar again.

Despite the aggressive start, Gujarat stumbled to 111/5, bringing RCB briefly back into the contest. But Rahul Tewatia’s calm and composed unbeaten 27 off 17 balls, supported by a crucial cameo from Jason Holder(12) , steered Gujarat home comfortably.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar was once again impressive, picking up 3 wickets for 28 runs. However, Hazlewood, the hero of the previous match, had an off day, conceding a costly 56 runs in his four overs—proving decisive in a low-scoring encounter.

In the end, Gujarat Titans clinched a convincing four-wicket win, avenging their earlier defeat in style and keeping their playoff hopes very much alive.

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