Gujarat Titans avenged their previous defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru with a commanding 4-wicket victory at the Narendra Modi Stadium on April 30.
On a night where RCB’s high-flying batting unit finally stuttered, Rashid Khan and Arshad Khan dismantled the visitors’ middle order. Despite a vintage opening burst from Bhuvneshwar Kumar, a blistering cameo from Shubman Gill and a calm finish by Rahul Tewatia saw the Titans home with 25 balls to spare.
Match Summary: GT vs RCB, IPL 2026 Match 42
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| RCB Score | 155 (19.2 overs) |
| GT Score | 158/6 (15.5 overs) |
| Match Result | GT won by 4 wickets (25 balls left) |
| Best Batting (GT) | Shubman Gill – 43 off 18 balls |
| Best Bowling (GT) | Arshad Khan – 3/22 in 3.2 overs |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
RCB Innings: 155 All Out in 19.2 Overs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru struggled to find their usual rhythm as the GT bowlers exploited the bounce in Ahmedabad. Arshad Khan (3/22) was the pick of the bowlers, removing Rajat Patidar and Krunal Pandya in a match-defining spell. Rashid Khan provided the ultimate squeeze, finishing with remarkable figures of 2/19 at an economy of 4.75.
Devdutt Padikkal was the only RCB batter to offer significant resistance, scoring 40 off 24 balls. However, a constant fall of wickets—including Virat Kohli (28) and Jacob Bethell (5) early on—prevented any momentum. A late run-out of Josh Hazlewood ended the innings at 155, a total that felt well below par.
RCB Innings At A Glance
| Details | RCB Innings |
|---|---|
| Total | 155 all out in 19.2 overs |
| Powerplay | 42/2 (0–6 overs) |
| Top Scorer | Devdutt Padikkal – 40 off 24 balls |
| Best Partnership | Patidar & Padikkal – 44 runs |
| Best Bowling (GT) | Arshad Khan – 3/22 (3.2 overs) |
GT Chase: 158/6 in 15.5 Overs
Gujarat Titans launched a high-octane response to the small target. Captain Shubman Gill set the tone with a sensational 43 off just 18 balls, striking at 238.88. Jos Buttler kept the pressure on with a rapid 39 off 19 balls, ensuring GT reached 100 runs in less than 9 overs.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar momentarily threatened a comeback for RCB, taking 3/28 and removing the entire GT top three. However, the target was too small to defend. Impact Player Rahul Tewatia played a characteristically calm knock of 27* off 17 balls to anchor the final stages, sealing the win comfortably in the 16th over.
GT Chase At A Glance
| Details | GT Chase |
|---|---|
| Target | 156 runs |
| Total | 158/6 in 15.5 overs |
| Powerplay | 69/2 (0–6 overs) |
| Top Scorer | Shubman Gill – 43 off 18 balls |
| Best Bowling (RCB) | Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 3/28 (4 overs) |
Key Highlights
- Rashid’s Mastery: Rashid Khan’s economy of 4.75 was the gold standard of the match, completely drying up the runs during RCB’s middle-over transition.
- Gill’s Blitz: Shubman Gill’s strike rate of nearly 240 took the game away from RCB before the Powerplay had even concluded.
- Bhuvi’s Triple Strike: Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s spell briefly gave RCB hope, proving he remains a threat even when defending low totals.
Player of the Match
Arshad Khan (GT): Awarded for his clinical spell of 3/22. His ability to take crucial wickets in the middle order and maintain a tight line ensured RCB never reached the 180+ score required to be competitive on this surface.
