🏏 Gujarat Titans Shock RCB with Clinical Chase in Ahmedabad

The Gujarat Titans pulled off an impressive four-wicket win over defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium, continuing their unpredictable but dangerous run in the Indian Premier League 2026 season.

📉 RCB Collapse After Promising Start

Coming into the match with momentum after a dominant win over Delhi Capitals, RCB were expected to continue their strong form.

• Virat Kohli gave them a fiery start, scoring 28 off 13 balls
• However, once he fell, the innings quickly unraveled

Only Devdutt Padikkal showed resistance, but lacked support as the middle order collapsed:

• Jitesh Sharma – 1 run
• Tim David – 9 runs
• Krunal Pandya – 4 runs
• Impact player Venkatesh Iyer – 12 (15 balls)

RCB were eventually bowled out for 155 runs, a below-par total on a batting-friendly surface.

🎯 Gujarat Bowlers Deliver

Gujarat’s bowling unit executed their plans perfectly:

• Arshad Khan – 3 wickets
• Rashid Khan – 2 wickets
• Jason Holder – 2 wickets

They consistently picked wickets and never allowed RCB to build partnerships.

🚀 Explosive Start Seals the Chase

Chasing 156, Gujarat Titans came out aggressively:

• Captain Shubman Gill smashed 43 off 18 balls
• Jos Buttler added 39 off 19 balls

Their attacking approach dismantled RCB’s bowling early, effectively deciding the match in the powerplay.

⚡ Late Wobbles but Comfortable Finish

After the strong start, Gujarat’s middle order showed some vulnerability, losing wickets at intervals.

• Bhuvneshwar Kumar stood out for RCB with 3/28 in 4 overs

However, the target proved too small to defend. Gujarat comfortably chased it down with 25 balls to spare.

🧠 Match Analysis

• RCB’s key issue: Fragile middle order continues to hurt them
• Turning point: Early wickets after Kohli’s dismissal
• Game changer: Gill–Buttler powerplay assault
• What RCB missed: An additional 20–30 runs