Gujarat Titans spinner Rashid Khan credited the timing of his team’s breakthroughs for keeping Royal Challengers Bengaluru under a challenging mark, with Devdutt Padikkal’s dismissal standing out as the turning point in the contest. RCB were restricted to 155 all out in 19.2 overs after starts from Padikkal and Virat Kohli, and Gujarat’s bowling attack ensured the momentum didn’t carry through. Chasing 156, Gujarat eventually got home with a late surge, reaching 158/6 in 15.5 overs.
Key takeaways
- RCB finished on 155 all out in 19.2 overs despite contributions from Devdutt Padikkal and Virat Kohli.
- Rashid Khan highlighted Padikkal’s wicket as especially important because the batter was well set.
- Arshad Khan led the Titans’ bowling with three wickets, while Rashid Khan and Jason Holder each took two.
- Gujarat Titans chased 156 successfully, finishing at 158/6 in 15.5 overs.
- Captain Shubman Gill made 43, with Jos Buttler scoring 39 and Rahul Tewatia contributing 27 not out.
- The win took Gujarat to 10 points from five matches, and they play Punjab Kings on May 3.
Rashid on the wicket that changed the game
Rashid Khan said the wicket he enjoyed most was Padikkal’s, describing it as crucial at that stage of the innings. He argued that when a batter is in attack mode, the bowler must identify which specific type of delivery is hardest for that player to hit and then commit to targeting that area. Rashid also explained that practice sessions are designed around landing the ball where the bowler wants it, and that disciplined execution makes it significantly tougher for the batter to score freely.
He further noted that T20 pressure is a two-way factor. In his view, while bowlers feel the pressure to deliver, batters experience it just as intensely. The best approach, Rashid said, is to avoid getting drawn into the stress of the moment and instead stick to the bowling plan.
RCB restricted under 160 as Gujarat applied control
Bengaluru were dismissed for 155 in 19.2 overs, with Padikkal scoring 40 and Kohli making 28 in the innings. Gujarat Titans managed to keep the chase in check through tight bowling spells, and the wicket-taking efforts ensured RCB could not convert their starts into a bigger total. Arshad Khan took three wickets, while Rashid Khan and Jason Holder each claimed two as the Titans tightened the game at key moments.
Gujarat’s chase: Gill’s lift, Buttler’s support, Tewatia finishing
Chasing 156, Gujarat Titans reached 158/6 in 15.5 overs to secure the win. The chase gained momentum from captain Shubman Gill’s quick 43, complemented by Jos Buttler’s 39. Rahul Tewatia finished the job with an unbeaten 27, helping Gujarat cross the line with time to spare.
Standings impact and next fixture
With this victory, Gujarat strengthened their position in the points table, moving to 10 points from five matches. Their next match is scheduled against Punjab Kings on May 3.
