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Gujarat Titans<\/strong> produced a dominant all-round performance to defeat Royal Challengers Bengaluru<\/strong> by four wickets in Match 42 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026<\/strong> at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Chasing a modest target of 156, GT rode on explosive knocks from Shubman Gill<\/strong><\/a> and Jos Buttler<\/strong> to seal the game comfortably with 25 balls to spare.<\/p>\n After being put in to bat, RCB began aggressively with Virat Kohli<\/strong> <\/a>leading the charge. Kohli smashed 28 off just 13 balls, peppering the boundaries with his trademark fluency. However, his early dismissal triggered a collapse that RCB never truly recovered from. Devdutt Padikkal<\/strong> anchored the innings with a well-compiled 40 off 24 balls, while Rajat Patidar<\/strong> added 19. But frequent wickets in the middle overs dented their momentum. Contributions from Romario Shepherd<\/strong> (17) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar<\/strong> (15) helped RCB reach 155, but the total felt below par on a good batting surface.<\/p>\n GT\u2019s bowling unit kept things tight after the powerplay. Arshad Khan<\/strong> was the standout performer, picking up three crucial wickets, while Rashid Khan<\/strong> and Jason Holder<\/strong> chipped in with two wickets each to derail RCB\u2019s innings.<\/p>\n Chasing 156, Gujarat Titans came out with clear intent. Gill played a captain\u2019s knock, hammering 43 off just 18 balls, showcasing elegant strokeplay and aggressive intent. He found an able partner in Jos Buttler, who blasted 39 off 19 balls, including four towering sixes.<\/p>\n The duo\u2019s attacking approach dismantled the RCB bowling attack early, effectively putting the game out of reach within the powerplay itself. Even though wickets fell in the middle phase, the required run rate never climbed out of control.<\/p>\n RCB did attempt a comeback through Bhuvneshwar Kumar<\/strong>, who claimed three wickets, and Romario Shepherd<\/strong>, who picked up two. However, the damage had already been done. Rahul Tewatia<\/strong> ensured there were no further surprises, scoring a composed 27 off 17 balls to guide GT home. Gujarat Titans eventually reached 158\/6 in just 15.5 overs, sealing a convincing win.<\/p>\n Also WATCH: Virat Kohli gets furious over Jason Holder\u2019s controversial catch in GT vs RCB IPL 2026 match<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Shubman Gill\u2019s intent was crucial at the start in this win for GT. <\/p>\n RCB lost the game but really liking how Rajat is leading the side. Looking out for Bowlers who aren\u2019t in form<\/p>\n \u2014 Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 30, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Hi5\ufe0f\u20e3 for win no. \ud83d\udd90\ufe0f \ud83e\udd29 pic.twitter.com\/g2vBXaXD0X<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) April 30, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Jason Holder bags the well-deserving Player of the Match award \ud83d\udc4f#JasonHolder<\/a> #GTvsRCB<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/FAp7eF79XU<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) April 30, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n 5TH WIN FOR GUJARAT TITANS IN THIS IPL. \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n \u2013 Beat DC by 1 runs. GUJARAT TITANS IN THE RACE FOR PLAYOFFS \ud83d\udc4c\ud83c\udffb#GTvRCB<\/a> #GTvsRCB<\/a> #ipl<\/a> #iplupdates<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/HKGnlbvXpa<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Ritesh SG (@ItsRiteshSG) April 30, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \ud83d\udea8 Result of the Race \ud83c\udfc1\ud83d\udc0e<\/p>\n GT beat RCB at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad \u2705#GTvsRCB<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/4c0TybpVBx<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Indian Cricket (@IPL2025Auction) April 30, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Not our night. Still a strong fight. \u2764\ufe0f\u200d\ud83e\ude79<\/p>\n Created opportunities. Applied pressure. Took the game deep and fought till the very end. We\u2019ll be back! \ud83d\udc4a#PlayBold<\/a> #\u0ca8\u0cae\u0ccd\u0caeRCB<\/a> #IPL2026<\/a> #GTvRCB<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/8Bgm35ekV7<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) April 30, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n That yearly IPL game where Rahul Tewatia justifies his IPL pay check.<\/p>\n \u2014 Ishaan Sinha (@sinhaishaan46) April 30, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n You may like him or not, full credit to Shubhman Gill with the way he’s captaining Gujarat Titans. With an average squad he’s making good use of his resources. Before IPL, both Bultler and Tewatia were out of form. #RCBvsGT<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Harsh Kanchan (@harshkanchan) April 30, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Brilliant batting by Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler today. Gill stood out \ud83d\udc51\ud83d\udd25 \u2014 \ud835\udc7a\ud835\udc6e \u2661 (@starryglow_77) April 30, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Captain Shubman Gill wins Super Striker of the Match \ud83d\udd25 pic.twitter.com\/0yLtcqzv1y<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Shubman Gill Fc (@ShubmanGill7fc) April 30, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n SHUBMAN GILL & GUJARAT TITANS ARE COMING BACK STRONGLY \ud83d\ude0d pic.twitter.com\/9cUeDtochs<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 30, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nRCB stumble after promising start<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Explosive start sets the tone for GT<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Rahul Tewatia finishes in style despite late hiccups<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Here\u2019s how fans reacted:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\u2013 Beat LSG by 7 wickets.
\u2013 Beat KKR by 5 wickets.
\u2013 Beat CSK by 8 wickets.
\u2013 Beat RCB by 4 wickets.<\/p>\n\n
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Jason Holder was spot on with the ball. Sharp and disciplined fielding as well\ud83d\udc4f\ud83c\udffb
And a proper captaincy masterclass from Gill.
Onto building a winning streak from here \ud83e\uddff\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffb pic.twitter.com\/1tB6lssAjF<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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