At a glance
- Gujarat Titans chase 156 in 15.5 overs with 25 balls to spare
- Jason Holder involved in 5 dismissals in match defining spell
- Shubman Gill 43 off 18 sets tone for comfortable victory
Gujarat Titans strengthened their IPL 2026 campaign with a controlled 4 wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Ahmedabad, completing a chase of 156 with authority and giving their net run rate a timely lift.
Gujarat Titans 158 for 6 (Gill 43, Buttler 39, Bhuvneshwar 3-28, Shepherd 2-30) beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru 155 (Padikkal 40, Kohli 28, Arshad 3-22, Rashid 2-19, Holder 2-29) by four wickets. View the full scorecard here.
Holder Drives Gujarat Dominance
Jason Holder, after a patient wait for his opportunity in the 2026 season, produced a standout all round performance, playing a decisive role in restricting Royal Challengers Bengaluru to 155 in 19.2 overs.The tall all rounder was involved in five dismissals, combining sharp catching with disciplined bowling to keep RCB under pressure.
RCB started brightly through Virat Kohli, who struck 28 off 13 balls with trademark fluency. However, Kagiso Rabada responded by forcing a top edge to halt the early surge.
RCB vs GT IPL Report: Middle Order Fails to Capitalise
Devdutt Padikkal anchored the innings with 40 off 24 balls, sharing a steady stand with Rajat Patidar. Yet momentum slipped after Holder’s involvement in a debated catch removed the RCB captain.
From there, Gujarat tightened their grip. Rashid Khan returned 2 for 19 while Arshad Khan impressed with 3 for 22. Despite a late push, RCB were unable to stretch beyond a below par total.
Gill and Buttler Seize Early Control
Shubman Gill launched the chase in emphatic fashion, smashing 43 off 18 balls and taking 24 runs off a single over to shift momentum instantly.
Jos Buttler followed with a fluent 39 off 19 balls, keeping Gujarat comfortably ahead of the required rate. The chase appeared straightforward before a brief wobble offered RCB a glimmer.
Composed Finish Seals the Chase
Bhuvneshwar Kumar led RCB’s fightback with 3 for 28, removing key batters to create a moment of uncertainty. However, Gujarat’s depth proved decisive.
Holder added a useful 12 off 10 balls including a timely six, easing late pressure before Rahul Tewatia finished unbeaten on 27 off 17 balls.
Gujarat Titans reached 158 for 6 in 15.5 overs, sealing a convincing result. The win underlined their balance and composure, while RCB were left searching for answers after a third defeat in the season.
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