Gujarat Titans secured a thrilling victory by chasing down a target of 156 runs against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 30, 2026, at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
GT achieved the target with four wickets remaining, scoring 158/6 in just 15.5 overs.
RCB struggled early, bowled out for 155 runs in 19.2 overs. Virat Kohli managed to score 28 runs off 13 balls, while Devdutt Padikkal contributed 40 runs off 24 balls.
The match began with GT captain Shubman Gill winning the toss and electing to field first. RCB faced a batting collapse, losing half their side within the first ten overs.
Shubman Gill was the standout performer for GT, scoring 43 runs off just 18 balls. Jason Holder and Rashid Khan each took two wickets for Gujarat.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar took three wickets for RCB, but it wasn’t enough to secure a win.
This win keeps Gujarat Titans in fifth position while RCB remains in second place on the points table.
Kohli was visibly frustrated during the match, seen having an animated discussion with the fourth umpire about a potential catch by Holder.
Every time GT gained momentum in their chase, RCB managed to pull it back momentarily, but ultimately fell short of defending their total.
The outcome of this match is significant as it affects both teams’ standings in the IPL 2026 season.