Gujarat Titans bounced back in style to level their IPL 2026 campaign against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru, winning by four wickets at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Thursday. Chasing 156, the Shubman Gill-led side handled the pressure after a few moments of uncertainty to earn their fifth win of the season.
The result mattered beyond the margin. With two points from a home triumph, GT moved to 10 points and kept pace toward the playoff positions while holding their ground in the middle of the table. The win also tightened the chase at the top end, cutting the gap with fourth-placed Rajasthan Royals to just two points and extending their advantage over sixth-placed Chennai Super Kings to four points.
Quick facts from GT vs RCB
- Match: Gujarat Titans vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (IPL 2026)
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium
- Result: GT won by 4 wickets
- Chase: RCB set 156 runs
- GT record impact: Fifth win of the season; points moved to 10
- RCB standings: Stayed second despite defeat
- RCB season note: Third loss in nine matches
Even in defeat, RCB held onto second place in the overall standings. They now sit on 12 points, the same haul as third-placed Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals, but the chase swung the net run-rate in GT’s favour—RCB’s NRR took a hit after the target was reached in 15.5 overs.
RCB’s NRR remains strong at +1.420, which is still the best figure in the tournament so far. Punjab Kings, meanwhile, remain firmly at the summit with 13 points from eight games and an NRR of +1.043, underlining how dominant their early momentum has been.
The bottom half of the table did not shift. Chennai Super Kings are in sixth place with six points, ahead of Delhi Capitals—also on six points—thanks to a superior net run rate. Kolkata Knight Riders occupy eighth with five points, while Mumbai Indians are ninth on four points, narrowly ahead of bottom-placed Lucknow Super Giants on NRR.
IPL 2026 points table (after GT vs RCB)
- 1) Punjab Kings: 8 matches, 6 wins, 1 loss, NRR +1.043, points 13
- 2) Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 9 matches, 6 wins, 3 losses, NRR +1.420, points 12
- 3) Sunrisers Hyderabad: 9 matches, 6 wins, 3 losses, NRR +0.832, points 12
- 4) Rajasthan Royals: 9 matches, 6 wins, 3 losses, NRR +0.617, points 12
- 5) Gujarat Titans: 9 matches, 5 wins, 4 losses, NRR -0.192, points 10
- 6) Chennai Super Kings: 8 matches, 3 wins, 5 losses, NRR -0.121, points 6
- 7) Delhi Capitals: 8 matches, 3 wins, 5 losses, NRR -1.060, points 6
- 8) Kolkata Knight Riders: 8 matches, 2 wins, 5 losses, NRR -0.751, points 5
- 9) Mumbai Indians: 8 matches, 2 wins, 4 losses, NRR -0.784, points 4
- 10) Lucknow Super Giants: 8 matches, 2 wins, 4 losses, NRR -1.106, points 4
With the league stage moving into its decisive stretch, the playoff battle is quickly becoming tighter. GT’s win over RCB on Thursday keeps them firmly in the running and adds fresh urgency to the remaining fixtures.
