Gujarat Titans Chase Down 156 to Beat RCB by 4 Wickets in IPL 2026 Match 42
Gujarat Titans beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 4 wickets — chasing down 156 in 15.5 overs at Narendra Modi Stadium. Jason Holder’s all-round performance with 2 wickets and 3 sharp catches earned him Player of the Match.
RCB had a golden chance to seal the top spot on the points table but crumbled under pressure. This defeat denies them the number 1 position while GT exact sweet revenge after their earlier loss in Bengaluru.
How It Happened
RCB won the toss and elected to bat first at Ahmedabad. They started cautiously with Mohammed Siraj bowling a tight opening over, conceding just 6 runs.
Then Virat Kohli exploded. He attacked Kagiso Rabada ferociously, smashing five consecutive boundaries in one over. Rabada coughed up 21 runs in that single over, giving RCB an early jolt.
But GT struck back immediately. Siraj dismissed Jacob Bethell for just 5 runs, ending his poor run of form. Kohli tried to keep the pressure on but mistimed a good-length delivery from Rabada, chipping it to mid-wicket where Rashid Khan took the catch. Kohli’s fiery 28 came off only 13 balls — five fours and a six — but he was gone when RCB needed him most.
RCB collapsed at 91/5 after 10 overs. The middle order that looked dangerous 20 minutes earlier had vanished. Rajat Patidar fell for 19 off 15 balls when Arshad Khan bowled short and Patidar top-edged the pull shot. Jason Holder sprinted across his right at deep backward square leg and pulled off a stunning low catch — one of IPL 2026’s best — though RCB players protested it touched the ground.
Holder struck again, dismissing Jitesh Sharma for 1 run caught behind. Rashid Khan removed Tim David for 9, and Holder took another catch at short midwicket.
Devdutt Padikkal stood firm alone. He scored 40 off 24 balls with five fours and two sixes, keeping RCB alive. But Rashid Khan clean-bowled him in the 14th over, ending the resistance. RCB finished all out for 155 in 19.2 overs.
For GT, Arshad Khan was the standout bowler with 3 wickets for 22 runs in 3.2 overs. Holder took 2 wickets for 29 runs, Rashid Khan 2 for 19, while Siraj and Rabada chipped in with 1 wicket each.
Chasing 156, GT lost early wickets as Bhuvneshwar Kumar tore through the top order. He removed Sai Sudharsan (6), Shubman Gill (43), and Jos Buttler (39) for 3 wickets.
Gill’s 43 off 18 balls — four fours and three sixes — set the platform with a strike rate of 238.89. Buttler contributed a brisk 39 off 19 balls with two fours and four sixes.
Rahul Tewatia came in as impact player and anchored the finish. He remained unbeaten on 27 off 17 balls, steering GT home comfortably. GT reached 158/6 in 15.5 overs with 25 balls to spare.
Scorecard / Match Stats
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Batting
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Bethell | c Rashid Khan b Mohammed Siraj | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| 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) | c Jason Holder b Arshad Khan | 19 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 126.67 |
| Jitesh Sharma (wk) | c Jos Buttler b Jason Holder | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Tim David | c Jason Holder b Rashid Khan | 9 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 150.00 |
| Krunal Pandya | c Jason Holder b Arshad Khan | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| 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 | 80.00 |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | not out | 15 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Josh Hazlewood | run out (Shubman Gill) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Extras | b 0, lb 3, w 2, nb 0, p 0 | 5 | ||||
| Total | 19.2 overs | 155/10 | RR 8.02 |
Gujarat Titans Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | WD | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Siraj | 4 | 0 | 38 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.50 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 4 | 0 | 44 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11.00 |
| Jason Holder | 4 | 0 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7.20 |
| Arshad Khan | 3.2 | 0 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6.60 |
| Rashid Khan | 4 | 0 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4.80 |
Gujarat Titans Batting
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sai Sudharsan | c Jitesh Sharma b Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 120.00 |
| Shubman Gill (c) | c Virat Kohli b Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 43 | 18 | 4 | 3 | 238.89 |
| Jos Buttler (wk) | b Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 39 | 19 | 2 | 4 | 205.26 |
| Washington Sundar | lbw b Romario Shepherd | 12 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 100.00 |
| Shahrukh Khan | c Josh Hazlewood b Romario Shepherd | 8 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Rahul Tewatia | not out | 27 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 158.82 |
| Jason Holder | c Devdutt Padikkal b Suyash Sharma | 12 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 120.00 |
| Rashid Khan | not out | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 116.67 |
| Extras | b 0, lb 0, w 4, nb 0, p 0 | 4 | ||||
| Total | 15.5 overs | 158/6 | RR 9.98 |
RCB Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | WD | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 4 | 0 | 28 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7.00 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 4 | 0 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.00 |
| Suyash Sharma | 3.5 | 0 | 44 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 11.50 |
| Romario Shepherd | 4 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7.50 |
Star Performer
Jason Holder – Player of the Match
Holder was everywhere on this night. Two wickets for 29 runs in 4 overs, plus three sharp catches that changed the match.
His first wicket was Jitesh Sharma caught behind for 1 run. His second was Romario Shepherd, removed for 17 runs.
But the catches stole the show. That running dive at deep backward square leg to dismiss Rajat Patidar — RCB players insisted it touched ground, but replays showed Holder held his ground just in time. Two more smart takes at short midwicket removed Tim David and Krunal Pandya.
Three catches plus two wickets equals game-changing impact. Hunter-gatherer mode, locked in.
The Turning Point
The collapse from 79/3 to 91/5 in just 17 balls killed RCB’s innings. Patidar’s controversial caught-by Holder dismissal at 7.4 overs sparked doubt among RCB players. Three overs later, they were 91/5 and reeling.
Before that moment, Padikkal and Patidar had RCB at 59/2 after powerplay, looking set for 180+. After Holder’s double strike and Rashid’s intervention, the total slumped to 155 all out.
What This Means
RCB stumble when they had a chance to secure the top spot on the points table. GT’s revenge win after their earlier Bengaluru defeat boosts their playoff confidence.
RCB now face pressure to win remaining matches to hold off chasing teams. GT climb the table with this crucial away victory.
The Bottom Line
GT chased down 156 with 25 balls to spare. RCB’s middle-order collapse cost them dearly — Holder’s all-round brilliance sealed it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who won RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Match 42?
A: Gujarat Titans won by 4 wickets, chasing 156 in 15.5 overs (158/6).
Q: Who was the Player of the Match?
A: Jason Holder — 2 wickets for 29 runs plus 3 catches.
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