Gujarat Titans secured a thrilling victory by chasing down the target with just four wickets remaining against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 30, 2026, at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. GT chased down a target of 156 runs, scoring 158 for the loss of six wickets in just 15.5 overs.
GT captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to field first. RCB struggled early, experiencing a batting collapse that saw them lose half their side within the first ten overs. They were eventually bowled out for 155 runs in 19.2 overs.
Virat Kohli was one of the key players for RCB, scoring 28 runs off 13 balls. Devdutt Padikkal also contributed with a solid performance, making 40 runs off 24 balls. However, it was not enough to secure a win.
Shubman Gill led by example for GT, scoring an impressive 43 runs off just 18 balls. Jason Holder and Rashid Khan both took two wickets each, helping to restrict RCB’s scoring.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar stood out for RCB with three wickets but could not prevent his team from falling short.
This match was crucial for both teams in the IPL standings. After the match, Gujarat Titans remained in fifth position while Royal Challengers Bengaluru held onto second place in the points table.
The game showcased intense moments, including Virat Kohli’s animated discussion with the fourth umpire regarding whether Holder had full control of the ball during his bowling.
Every time GT gained momentum in their chase, RCB managed to pull it back momentarily. Yet, the target set by RCB proved insufficient as GT clinched a thriller in Ahmedabad.
