RCB Faces Batting Collapse Against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026

In a gripping IPL 2026 match, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) faced a dramatic batting collapse against Gujarat Titans, despite a strong start led by Virat Kohli. After a promising opening partnership, RCB struggled to maintain momentum, ultimately bowled out for 155 runs. The Titans' bowlers, particularly Arshad Khan, played a crucial role in dismantling RCB's innings. This match showcased the unpredictable nature of cricket, leaving fans eager for the next encounter.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 1, 2026, 02:08 IST

RCB's Struggles Against Gujarat Titans

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], April 30: In a thrilling IPL 2026 encounter, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) suffered a significant batting collapse after a strong start against Gujarat Titans (GT) on Thursday.

Despite an encouraging opening partnership led by Virat Kohli, RCB could not capitalize on their initial momentum, ultimately getting bowled out for 155 runs in just 19.2 overs. The Titans' bowlers showcased a disciplined performance throughout the match.

After being asked to bat first, the defending champions began their innings with vigor. RCB opener Virat Kohli aggressively targeted GT pacer Kagiso Rabada, smashing five consecutive boundaries in the second over, propelling the score to 27 without losing a wicket.

However, the tide turned in the next over when Mohammed Siraj dismissed Jacob Bethell for a mere 5 runs.

Shortly after, in the fourth over, Rabada struck back, sending Kohli back to the pavilion for 28 runs off just 13 balls, which included five fours and a six. RCB found themselves at 39/2 after a promising start.

By the end of the power play, the defending champions had reached 59/2.

In the eighth over, Arshad Khan made another breakthrough by dismissing RCB captain Rajat Patidar, who managed to score 19 runs off 15 balls, including two fours and a six.

The pressure mounted as Jason Holder dismissed Jitesh Sharma for just 1 run. The visitors faced another setback when leg-spinner Rashid Khan took out Tim David for 9 runs. By the end of the 10th over, RCB had collapsed to 91/5.

RCB's woes continued as they lost their sixth wicket, with Arshad Khan sending Krunal Pandya back for just four runs.

By the 13th over, Romario Shepherd and Devdutt Padikkal had stabilized the innings, bringing the score to 113/6.

However, just as the partnership began to flourish, Rashid Khan struck again in the 14th over, clean bowling Padikkal for a solid 40 runs off 24 balls, which featured five fours and two sixes.

Jason Holder made another breakthrough, dismissing Shepherd for 17 runs, which included two sixes. RCB was left in a precarious position at 132/8 after 15 overs.

In the final overs, Venkatesh Iyer scored 12 runs off 15 balls, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar remained not out on 15, helping RCB reach a total of 155 before being bowled out in 19.2 overs.

For the Titans, Mohammed Siraj (1/38) and Kagiso Rabada (1/44) each took a wicket. Jason Holder (2/29) and Rashid Khan (2/19) claimed two wickets each, while Arshad Khan excelled with a three-wicket haul, finishing with impressive figures of 3/22.