The Gujarat Titans (GT) achieved a solid victory over the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in IPL 2026. Competing in Ahmedabad, GT managed to bowl RCB out for 155 despite a fast start from Virat Kohli. Shubman Gill hit 43 runs off just 18 balls while Jos Buttler contributed 39 runs and simplified the chase. Rahul Tewatia wrapped up the game as GT scored 158/6 in 15.5 overs. The Titans secured a win by 4 wickets and enhanced their chances for the playoffs. Here’s the detailed analysis of the GT vs RCB match result.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Innings: Middle-Order Collapse
Royal Challengers Bengaluru got off to a great start after being put in to bat. Virat Kohli hit five boundaries off Rabada before Rabada got him out in the fourth over. Devdutt Padikkal played well scoring 40 runs and partnered with skipper Rajat Patidar (19 runs) for a total of 44 runs. At 79/2 in the ninth over, RCB looked like they were on track for a huge score. But then everything fell apart. GT bowlers Arshad Khan, Jason and Rashid Khan Holder tore through the middle order. RCB lost four wickets for just 17 runs and dropped to 96/6. The lower order couldn’t bounce back and they were all out for 155 in 19.2 overs.
Gujarat Titans (GT) Innings: Explosive Start, Steady Finish
Chasing 156, the Gujarat Titans started strong. Shubman Gill hit 43 runs and gave GT a great beginning. Jos Buttler quickly added 39 runs and together they raised the score to 87/2. RCB bowlers Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Romario Shepherd put the pressure on by taking two middle-order wickets. At 111/5, RCB had a shot but Rahul Tewatia kept his cool with an unbeaten 27 runs while Jason Holder contributed a useful 12 runs. Rashid Khan added an unbeaten 7 runs as GT completed the chase at 158/6 in just 15.5 overs.
GT vs RCB Match Result: Key Moments
- Kohli’s smashed five fours in one Rabada over.
- Patidar’s dismissal at 79/3 triggered RCB’s collapse from 79/2 to 96/6.
- Gill hammered Hazlewood for 24 in one over.
- Buttler smashed four sixes in his quick 39 runs.
- Holder’s catch decision became the most debated moment of the night.
Points Table Impact
Gujarat Titans moved up to 5th place with 10 points and an NRR (-0.192) while Royal Challengers Bengaluru stayed 2nd with 12 points and an NRR (+1.420). Here’s how the points table looks after GT’s win over RCB – Updated Points Table.
Key Performers and Awards
| Category | Details |
| Match Winner | Gujarat Titans – won by 4 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Jason Holder (GT) – 2/29 in 4 overs |
| Most Wickets | Arshad Khan (GT) – 3 wickets in 3.2 overs, Bhuvneshwar Kumar (RCB) – 3 wickets in 4 overs |
| Top Scorer | Shubman Gill (GT) – 43 off 18 balls |
| Super Striker of the Match | Shubman Gill (GT) – Strike Rate 238.89 |
| Super Sixes of the Match | Jos Buttler (GT) – 4 Sixes |
| Most Fours of the Match | Devdutt Padikkal (RCB) – 5 Fours |
| TATA IPL Green Dot Ball | Rashid Khan (GT) – 15 dot balls |
