IPL 2026: Shubman Gill’s 43 off 18 powers GT to dominant win over RCB with 25 balls to spare
Gujarat Titans secured a commanding six-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru, successfully chasing 156. Skipper Shubman Gill's aggressive 43 off 18 balls set the tone, with Jos Buttler and Rahul Tewatia providing crucial support. Earlier, RCB faltered after a strong start, collapsing to 155 due to excellent bowling from Arshad Khan and Jason Holder.
Gujarat Titans produced a composed yet hard-fought chase to defeat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by four wickets in an IPL 2026 clash at Ahmedabad, with Jason Holder emerging as the standout performer of the night through a decisive all-round display. Holder made a massive impact in all three departments, finishing with figures of 2/29 and taking three outstanding catches that repeatedly halted RCB’s momentum. His contributions helped GT first restrict the defending champions to 155 in 19.
2 overs, before they successfully chased the target in 15. 5 overs. RCB’s innings had moments of early dominance, largely driven by Virat Kohli, who came out attacking from the start.
Kohli smashed Kagiso Rabada for five consecutive boundaries in a blazing over and raced to 28 off just 13 balls. However, Rabada responded strongly by dismissing him, shifting the momentum back in GT’s favour. That wicket triggered a collapse in the RCB middle order.
From a strong position of 71/2, they suddenly slumped to 96/6 in 10. 3 overs as wickets fell in clusters. Arshad Khan played a key role in dismantling the lower order with excellent figures of 3/22, while Rashid Khan also struck at crucial moments, including the important wicket of Devdutt Padikkal, who top-scored with 40 off 24 balls.