IPL 2026: ‘You have lost courage’- Virender Sehwag tears into Shubman Gill after GT’s loss
Gujarat Titans faced a defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Captain Shubman Gill's bowling strategy drew criticism. Mohammed Siraj, a key bowler, was not utilized in a crucial phase.
This decision allowed Royal Challengers Bengaluru to secure a comfortable chase. The loss highlights Gujarat Titans' death-over execution issues and the importance of trusting main bowlers in critical moments.
Gujarat Titans’ loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru was not simply about failing to defend a sizeable 205 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The result quickly turned into a talking point around leadership decisions, particularly because GT had managed to pull the game back into a position where one decisive bowling move might have stretched the chase into a tense finish. For much of the innings, RCB appeared comfortable.
Virat Kohli’s fluent 81 off 44 balls and Devdutt Padikkal’s rapid 55 off 27 ensured control at the top. However, Gujarat clawed their way back once the set batters departed. At 173 for 5 in the 16th over, the equation stood at 33 required from 27 balls.
With the main batters gone, the contest had opened up again. The turning point came in how Shubman Gill managed his bowling resources. Mohammed Siraj had delivered three overs for 25 and picked up a wicket, making him GT’s most reliable pace option on the night.