Gujarat Titans Captain Shubman Gill Reflects on IPL 2026 Final Loss

In the aftermath of the IPL 2026 final, Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill expressed his disappointment over the team's close loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Reflecting on the emotional setback, Gill emphasized the lessons learned from the game and the importance of resilience. The match saw GT score 155 runs, while RCB, led by Virat Kohli's stellar performance, secured victory. This win marks RCB's second consecutive IPL title. Read on for a detailed recap of the match and Gill's heartfelt message to fans.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 2, 2026, 21:51 IST

Shubman Gill's Heartfelt Reaction

After a narrow defeat in the IPL 2026 final, Gujarat Titans (GT) captain Shubman Gill shared his feelings of disappointment, stating that the team 'came so close but couldn't get over the line' against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), who claimed their second consecutive title.

The final match took place in Ahmedabad on May 31, marking a bittersweet end to GT's title aspirations. In an emotional Instagram post, Gill expressed his thoughts on the loss while emphasizing the importance of resilience and the lessons learned from the sport.

Lessons from the Game

'We came so close but couldn't get over the line. It hurts deeply, and the disappointment weighs heavy, but this game that we all love teaches us so much about life. One thing it's taught me is that there is no defeat in losing, as long as we keep coming back and not give up,' Gill shared.

'I want to thank each and every one of you who stood by us through the highs and the lows. Your energy pushed us to the very end,' he added.

IPL 2026 Final Match Summary

In the IPL 2026 final, RCB batted first, and GT managed to score only 155 runs for 8 wickets in their 20 overs. Washington Sundar was the standout performer with the bat, scoring 50 runs off 37 balls, while Nishant Sindhu contributed 20 runs off 18 balls. RCB's bowlers, including Rasikh Dar Salam (3/27), Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2/29), and Josh Hazlewood (2/37), consistently took wickets.

RCB's innings began strongly with a 62-run partnership between Venkatesh Iyer (32 runs off 16 balls) and Virat Kohli. Although GT fought back to reduce RCB to 132/5, Kohli's unbeaten 75 runs off 42 balls led RCB to victory with two overs remaining.

This victory marks RCB's second IPL title and their fourth overall in Indian franchise cricket, which includes two Women's Premier League (WPL) titles.