The 42nd match of IPL 2026 delivered absolute fireworks at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad yesterday, April 30. In a highly anticipated rematch, the Gujarat Titans (GT) secured a comfortable 4-wicket victory over the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), chasing down the target with 25 balls to spare.
If you missed the live action, do not worry. We have broken down the complete match highlights, key performances, and turning points right here.
Match Overview at a Glance
- Toss: Gujarat Titans won the toss and elected to bowl first.
- RCB First Innings: 155 All Out (19.2 Overs)
- GT Second Innings: 158/6 (15.5 Overs)
- Result: Gujarat Titans won by 4 wickets.
- Player of the Match: Jason Holder (GT) for his brilliant 2/29 and three crucial catches.
RCB Innings: A Promising Start Ends in a Collapse
Sent in to bat first, the defending champions RCB looked to set a massive total. Virat Kohli was in vintage form right from the start, going absolutely berserk against Kagiso Rabada. Kohli smashed five consecutive boundaries in a single over, rocketing to 28 off just 13 balls.
However, once Rabada extracted his revenge by getting Kohli out, the momentum shifted. Devdutt Padikkal played a fluent and aggressive knock, top-scoring for RCB with 40 runs off 24 deliveries (including five fours and two sixes). Despite Padikkal’s heroics and a brief steadying partnership with Romario Shepherd (17), the RCB batting lineup crumbled under the disciplined bowling of the Titans.
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The Titans’ Bowling Masterclass
The GT bowlers executed their plans perfectly in the middle overs.
- Arshad Khan was the pick of the bowlers, delivering an impactful spell of 3/22 in his 3.2 overs, ripping through the RCB lower order.
- Rashid Khan applied his usual pressure, taking 2/19 in his 4 overs and clean-bowling Padikkal just as he looked dangerous.
- Jason Holder was exceptional, claiming 2/29 and holding onto three spectacular catches, including a brilliant low catch to dismiss Rajat Patidar.
By the end of the 19.2 overs, RCB was bowled out for a below-par 155.
GT Innings: Gill and Buttler Come Out Swinging
Chasing 156 on a good batting surface in Ahmedabad is usually a straightforward task, and GT captain Shubman Gill made sure of it. Gill signaled his intentions immediately by unleashing a brutal attack on Josh Hazlewood, taking 24 runs off the Aussie quick in the second over. Gill’s breathtaking cameo of 43 off 18 balls (four boundaries, three sixes) set the perfect foundation.
After Sai Sudharsan fell early, Jos Buttler joined the party. Benefitting from a dropped catch by Jitesh Sharma, Buttler made RCB pay dearly, smashing 39 runs off just 19 balls at a staggering strike rate of 205.26. By the end of the powerplay, the Titans were flying.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar Fights Back
RCB did not go down without a fight. The evergreen Bhuvneshwar Kumar delivered a masterful spell of swing bowling. He removed the dangerous Buttler and finished with outstanding figures of 3/28 in his 4 overs. Romario Shepherd (2/30) also chipped in, taking two quick wickets in a single over (Washington Sundar and Shahrukh Khan) to cause a minor scare in the GT camp, leaving them at 122/5.
Tewatia Finishes the Job
Despite the quick wickets, the target was never out of reach. Ice-cool Rahul Tewatia anchored the final phase of the chase. Remaining unbeaten on 27 off 17 balls, Tewatia partnered first with Jason Holder and then Rashid Khan to easily guide the Gujarat Titans over the finish line in the 16th over.
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