Gujarat Titans played a perfect game against the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru, securing a 4-wicket win at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The win was set up by bowlers, who didn’t allow RCB batters to break free. Chasing 156, the home franchise reached the target in 15.5 overs, with Rahul Tewatia (27 off 17) and Rashid Khan (7 off 6) remaining unbeaten.

Captain Shubman Gill was magnificent, posting 43 runs off 18 deliveries, including 4 boundaries and 3 sixes. Jos Buttler also played a good hand, accumulating 19-ball 39, laced with 4 sixes and 2 fours.

For RCB, Bhuvneshwar Kumar took three wickets while Romario Shepherd dismissed two batters. Surprisingly, Josh Hazlewood conceded 56 runs and went wicketless.

Earlier, Bengaluru never got going after losing the toss. Devdutt Padikkal was the top run getter, amassing 40 in 24 balls, including 5 fours and 2 sixes. Virat Kohli was looking, but he couldn’t convert his start into a big knock. The veteran scored 28 runs in 13 balls, packed with 5 fours and 1 six.

Rajat Patidar (19 off 15), Romario Shepherd (17 off 15), Venkatesh Iyer (12 off 15) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (15* off 15) entered the double-digit mark.

Arshad Khan (3 wickets), Rashid Khan (2 wickets), and Jason Holder (2 wickets) claimed scalps each.

Holder was named the Player of the Match for his all-rounder performance in the GT vs RCB match. He scored 12 runs, picked up two wickets and took three catches.

GT have moved up to fifth place while RCB are second in the standings in the IPL 2026.