"Plenty of positives to take" -Fans react as GT beats RCB by 4 Wickets in IPL 2026

Gujarat Titans registered a convincing four-wicket victory over defending champions Royal Challengers Bangalore in their IPL 2026 encounter on Thursday, successfully chasing a target of 155 in just 15.5 overs. The win marked GT’s fifth victory of the season and took their points tally to 10, strengthening their push for a place in the playoffs.

Although the result did not significantly alter their position in the top four, the Gujarat Titans remain firmly in the playoff race with 10 points from nine matches. Their net run rate also saw a positive boost following the win, while Royal Challengers Bangalore continue to hold second place on the table with 12 points.

Despite posting a modest total in Ahmedabad, Royal Challengers Bangalore earned praise from fans for their spirited bowling performance, which kept the contest competitive until the final stages. The RCB bowling attack put up a strong fight and created pressure throughout the chase, even as the Gujarat Titans maintained control of the required run rate.

Reactions from fans were mixed after the match. While many applauded GT for securing the win and staying consistent in the tournament, some felt the side took time to finish the chase. Overall, supporters acknowledged both teams’ efforts, with GT celebrating another crucial victory and RCB earning respect for their fighting spirit despite the loss.

Key moments that defined the GT vs RCB clash

Royal Challengers Bangalore, batting first, struggled to build momentum against a disciplined Gujarat Titans bowling attack in their IPL 2026 encounter. Despite a few promising starts, RCB were eventually bowled out for 155 in 19.2 overs. Devdutt Padikkal top-scored with a fluent 40 off 24 balls, while Virat Kohli contributed 28. However, consistent breakthroughs from the Titans kept the pressure on throughout the innings.

The Gujarat Titans’ bowling unit shared the workload effectively. Arshad Khan stood out with impressive figures of 3/22, removing key middle-order batters, including skipper Rajat Patidar. Jason Holder and Rashid Khan picked up two wickets each, while Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada also contributed with crucial breakthroughs to restrict RCB to a below-par total.

In reply, the Gujarat Titans got off to a flying start, driven by skipper Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler. Gill played a blistering knock of 43 off just 18 deliveries, while Buttler added 39 off 19 balls, ensuring GT stayed ahead in the chase from the outset. Rahul Tewatia also remained unbeaten on 27, helping GT reach 158/6 in 15.5 overs to complete the chase.

Despite a strong effort from the RCB bowling unit, particularly Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s impressive spell of 3/28, the target proved insufficient. Romario Shepherd also picked up two wickets, while Suyash Sharma claimed one, but the bowlers were unable to halt Gujarat’s aggressive batting approach.

Ultimately, the Gujarat Titans sealed a comfortable victory with six wickets in hand, securing two crucial points. The result strengthened their position in the tournament, while Royal Challengers Bangalore suffered a setback in their push to consolidate a top-table finish.

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Fans React as GT Outclass Defending Champions RCB by 4 Wickets in Ahmedabad

Fans on social media reacted strongly after the Gujarat Titans produced a dominant performance to defeat defending champions Royal Challengers Bangalore by four wickets in Ahmedabad. Many praised GT’s aggressive batting approach, especially the quick starts from Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler, which set the tone for the successful chase. At the same time, RCB supporters acknowledged their team’s fighting spirit despite posting a below-par total, with several users highlighting the bowling unit's efforts, particularly Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Arshad Khan. Here is how the fans reacted: