Gujarat Titans delivered a composed, all-round display to beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Match 42 of IPL 2026 at Ahmedabad. Chasing a target of 156, the Titans reached it in 15.5 overs for the loss of six wickets, with skipper Shubman Gill setting the chase in motion through an aggressive spell at the top.
Key takeaways
- Gujarat Titans successfully chased 156, finishing on 156/6 in 15.5 overs.
- Shubman Gill’s rapid start included a four and a six in the opening over against Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
- RCB’s innings folded after a strong phase, collapsing from 91/5 as Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan and Jason Holder took control.
- Rahul Tewatia remained unbeaten on 27 to complete the job with 25 balls remaining.
- RCB were dismissed for 155 in 19.2 overs, unable to recover from the mid-innings downturn.
Gill’s early blitz steers the chase
From the first over of the chase, Gill took the attack to Bhuvneshwar Kumar, hitting a boundary and a six to establish immediate momentum for Gujarat Titans. The tempo only increased in the following over as Gill went after Josh Hazlewood, striking three fours and two sixes to help the side reach 36 without loss after just two overs.
While Sai Sudharsan tried to maintain the pressure, he departed for six. A dropped opportunity off Jos Buttler proved to be a turning point of sorts, as it allowed RCB’s dangerous batter to stay in and build a response. Gill’s innings came to an end when he was caught by Virat Kohli off Bhuvneshwar, scoring 43 off 18 deliveries.
Even after Gill’s dismissal, Gujarat held the initiative. Buttler counterattacked with a quick 39 off 19 balls, but he was eventually removed by Bhuvneshwar. Washington Sundar and Shahrukh Khan then provided the necessary support to keep the chase moving, though RCB managed a brief resurgence by taking a few quick wickets.
With the match tightening, the finishing role fell to Rahul Tewatia and Jason Holder. Tewatia saw it through, remaining not out on 27, and Gujarat sealed the win with 25 balls to spare.
RCB’s 155 all out after a mid-innings collapse
Earlier in the contest, RCB were limited to 155 after a promising start that did not last. Virat Kohli sparked the innings with a 21-run over against Kagiso Rabada, giving the chase early momentum for the Bengaluru side.
However, Gujarat struck back decisively. Mohammed Siraj and Rabada combined to remove Jacob Bethell and Kohli in the same phase, disrupting RCB’s rhythm. Devdutt Padikkal attempted to steady the innings with a 40-run effort, but the batting order eventually unraveled.
RCB suffered a significant collapse after reaching 91/5. Arshad Khan struck with three wickets, while Rashid Khan and Jason Holder claimed two each, dismantling the middle and lower order. As the innings progressed, RCB were unable to rebuild and were bowled out for 155 in 19.2 overs.
