Gujarat Titans vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, 42nd Match, Indian Premier League 2026

t20Gujarat Titans won by 4 wkts

Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

30 Apr 2026, 7:30 pm IST

gujarat titans won the toss, chose to bowl

Winner: Gujarat Titans

Top Performers

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Top Batsmen

Batter	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Devdutt Padikkal	40	24	5	2	166.67
Virat Kohli	28	13	5	1	215.38

Top Bowlers

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Economy
Arshad Khan	3.2	22	3	6.6
Rashid Khan	4	19	2	4.8

Gujarat Titans

Top Batsmen

Batter	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Shubman Gill	43	18	4	3	238.89
Jos Buttler	39	19	2	4	205.26

Top Bowlers

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Economy
Bhuvneshwar Kumar	4	28	3	7
Romario Shepherd	4	30	2	7.5

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Inning Score: 155

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Jacob Bethell	c Rashid Khan b Mohammed Siraj	5	5	1	0	100
Virat Kohli	c Rashid Khan b Kagiso Rabada	28	13	5	1	215.38
Devdutt Padikkal	b Rashid Khan	40	24	5	2	166.67
Rajat Patidar	c Jason Holder b Arshad Khan	19	15	2	1	126.67
Jitesh Sharma	c Jos Buttler b Jason Holder	1	3	0	0	33.33
Tim David	c Jason Holder b Rashid Khan	9	6	0	1	150
Krunal Pandya	c Jason Holder b Arshad Khan	4	4	1	0	100
Romario Shepherd	c Sai Sudharsan b Jason Holder	17	15	0	2	113.33
Venkatesh Iyer	c Sai Sudharsan b Arshad Khan	12	15	1	0	80
Bhuvneshwar Kumar	not out	15	15	2	0	100
Josh Hazlewood	run out (Shubman Gill)	0	1	0	0	0

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Wide Balls	Economy
Mohammed Siraj	4	38	1	0	9.5
Kagiso Rabada	4	44	1	1	11
Jason Holder	4	29	2	0	7.2
Arshad Khan	3.2	22	3	1	6.6
Rashid Khan	4	19	2	0	4.8

Gujarat Titans Inning Score: 158 /6

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Sai Sudharsan	c Jitesh Sharma b Bhuvneshwar Kumar	6	5	1	0	120
Shubman Gill	c Virat Kohli b Bhuvneshwar Kumar	43	18	4	3	238.89
Jos Buttler	b Bhuvneshwar Kumar	39	19	2	4	205.26
Washington Sundar	lbw b Romario Shepherd	12	12	0	1	100
Shahrukh Khan	c Josh Hazlewood b Romario Shepherd	8	8	1	0	100
Rahul Tewatia	not out	27	17	4	0	158.82
Jason Holder	c Devdutt Padikkal b Suyash Sharma	12	10	0	1	120
Rashid Khan	not out	7	6	1	0	116.67

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Wide Balls	Economy
Bhuvneshwar Kumar	4	28	3	0	7
Josh Hazlewood	4	56	0	0	14
Suyash Sharma	3.5	44	1	2	11.5
Romario Shepherd	4	30	2	2	7.5

Match Summary

Gujarat Titans vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru - 42nd Match, IPL 2026

Date: April 30, 2026
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

Match Summary

Gujarat Titans clinched a thrilling victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 4 wickets in a high-octane encounter. Shubman Gill's explosive 43 off 18 balls laid the foundation for Gujarat's chase, while Rashid Khan's all-round performance, including a crucial 2/19 with the ball and a not-out finish, was instrumental. Arshad Khan's 3-wicket haul and Jason Holder's catching prowess were standout moments in the match.

Detailed Narrative

The match began with Gujarat Titans winning the toss and opting to bowl first. Royal Challengers Bengaluru posted a total of 155 runs before being bowled out in just 19.2 overs. Devdutt Padikkal was the top scorer for Bengaluru with an aggressive 40 off 24 balls, supported by Virat Kohli’s quickfire 28 off 13. Rashid Khan was exceptional with the ball for Gujarat, taking 2 wickets for just 19 runs in his 4 overs. Arshad Khan also impressed, claiming 3 wickets for 22 runs.

In response, Gujarat Titans chased down the target in just 15.5 overs, scoring 158/6. Shubman Gill led the charge with a blistering innings of 43 from just 18 deliveries, hitting four boundaries and three sixes. Jos Buttler also contributed significantly with a rapid 39 off 19 balls. Despite Bhuvneshwar Kumar's valiant effort with the ball for Bengaluru, taking three crucial wickets for 28 runs, it wasn't enough to stop Gujarat.

Rashid Khan’s all-round contribution earned him significant praise as he also remained not out with a steady innings to see his team home. The match was highlighted by some excellent fielding displays, notably Jason Holder’s three catches that helped Gujarat maintain pressure on the opposition.

The victory solidified Gujarat Titans' position in the tournament standings as they showcased both batting depth and bowling prowess to secure a well-deserved win against their formidable opponents.