Gujarat Titans Secure Victory Over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026

In an exciting IPL 2026 match, Gujarat Titans triumphed over Royal Challengers Bengaluru by four wickets. Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler led the charge in the chase, while the Titans' bowlers restricted RCB to a modest total. Despite a shaky start, GT's disciplined performance secured their victory. Read on for a detailed breakdown of the match highlights and key player performances.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 1, 2026, 02:07 IST

Gujarat Titans Triumph in IPL Clash

In a thrilling encounter at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat Titans (GT) achieved a convincing four-wicket victory against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) during the IPL 2026 season on Thursday.

Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler were the standout performers with the bat, leading GT to successfully chase down a target of 156 runs in just 15.4 overs. Earlier, the Titans' bowlers, including Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, and Jason Holder, effectively limited RCB to a modest total.

GT's bowling attack was impressive, with Arshad Khan taking 3 wickets for 22 runs in 3.2 overs, Rashid Khan claiming 2 for 19 in 4 overs, and Holder contributing with 2 for 29 in 4 overs. RCB struggled to build momentum, finishing their innings at 155 runs.

During the chase, Shubman Gill set the tone early, scoring 43 runs off just 18 balls, while Jos Buttler added 39 runs from 19 balls. Gill's explosive batting included a remarkable over against Josh Hazlewood, where he scored 24 runs.

Despite a brief setback when Bhuvneshwar Kumar took two wickets, including that of Gill, GT maintained their composure. Buttler's powerful hitting, including two sixes off Suyash Sharma, kept the Titans on track.

Even after losing a few wickets, partnerships between Rahul Tewatia and Jason Holder helped GT inch closer to victory. Tewatia's 27 runs, alongside Rashid Khan's contribution, ensured that GT crossed the finish line comfortably.

Earlier in the match, RCB had a shaky batting performance after a promising start. Despite Virat Kohli's quick 28 runs, the team collapsed to 155 all out in 19.2 overs, with the Titans' bowlers dominating the latter stages of the innings.

RCB's innings began well, but they quickly lost momentum after Kohli's dismissal. The Titans' bowlers, particularly Arshad Khan and Rashid Khan, capitalized on the pressure, leading to a series of wickets that derailed RCB's chances of a big score.

In the end, RCB's efforts fell short, and they were bowled out, with Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada each taking a wicket. The Titans' disciplined bowling performance was key to their victory.