Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans served up plenty of drama in their IPL 2026 clash at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on Friday, but it was a moment of on-field theatre between Suyash Sharma and captain Shubman Gill that had the crowd buzzing. After Suyash removed Gill, he didn’t just celebrate the wicket—he mimicked Gill’s well-known “bow down” gesture, a move Gill had popularised after ending RCB’s playoff hopes in 2023. Suyash then tipped his cap toward the stands, turning the dismissal into playful, pointed banter aimed straight at the opposition skipper.
Gill, meanwhile, tried to make an impact after the breakthrough but ended up mistiming his shot. The result was an easy catch taken close to long-on, handing Suyash a crucial wicket for Gujarat. Once the dust settled, the Gujarat captain’s innings read 32 off 24 balls, as RCB gained momentum at a key stage of the contest.
RCB’s wicket burst and the celebration that stole the show
- Suyash Sharma gets Shubman Gill out in the Bengaluru match, prompting an extra layer of celebration.
- Instead of a standard reaction, Suyash copies Gill’s signature “bow down” style celebration from the 2023 RCB elimination moment.
- Suyash follows it up by waving his cap at the crowd, clearly relishing the exchange and directing the gesture back toward Gill.
- Gill attempts a bigger strike after his dismissal moment, but a mistimed shot results in him being caught near long-on.
- With Gill limited to 32 off 24 balls, the momentum tilts decisively in RCB’s favour.
While the dismissal and celebration grabbed the headlines, Gujarat Titans also delivered a strong batting effort. Gill and Sai Sudharsan put together a solid 128-run opening partnership, laying a platform that allowed the innings to accelerate. Sudharsan set the tone early, scoring freely, while Gill supported him before gradually increasing the tempo.
Sudharsan’s century powers Gujarat to 205
Saih Sudharsan then stamped his authority on the innings, racing to a brilliant century off 58 balls. It was his third IPL hundred, and it came with the kind of control that can tilt a T20 match quickly. His dominance was particularly evident during the Power Play, where Gujarat established a strong tempo and direction. In the end, Gujarat posted a challenging total of 205, giving RCB a target of 206 to chase.
RCB didn’t lose their composure in the chase. Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal played aggressive, intelligent innings to steer the team to victory, finishing the chase with five wickets in hand. Even though Sudharsan’s century set a high bar, RCB’s batting response was timely and clinical.
Kohli and Padikkal guide RCB home with 18.5 overs to spare
Kohli made 81 and Padikkal contributed 55 as RCB successfully chased 206. A quick 115-run stand for the second wicket proved decisive, pulling the contest fully into RCB’s control. By the time the innings concluded, RCB reached the target in 18.5 overs, securing another win and climbing to second place in the points table with 10 points.
