GT vs RCB IPL 2026: GT close gap to playoff teams after RCB batting suffers rare flop – Action in Images

A rare no-show from RCB's batting unit sets up a straightforward chase of 156 for GT, which is accomplished thanks to fluent knocks from Gill and Buttler.

Published on: Apr 30, 2026 11:28 PM IST

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Gujarat Titans chased down 156 with plenty of time to spare to gain a couple of points on the playoff spots. RCB spurn a chance to go to the top of the table, as the batting collapsed through the middle overs, not giving the bowlers enough to defend. (PTI)

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Virat Kohli started off in terrific touch – five fours in the second over off Kagiso Rabada, for 21 rus. He looked set to motor and get a big one, but was met by a pumped up Rabada as he was brought back – a bumper into the ribs, scooped up for an early GT wicket. (PTI)

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Jason Holder was arguably GT's MVP in the first innings – not just with the ball, where he took two wickets, but also in the field, where he took three catches, including a sharp one of Rajat Patidar. (REUTERS)

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The leading wicket-taker for GT was Arshad Khan, with three wickets. He was capably assisted by Rashid Khan, who continued his excellent form this tournament with figures of 2/19.  (ANI Pic Service)

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Devdutt Padikkal top-scored for RCB with a fluent 40(24). Continues to be in top form with the bat and scoring quick runs – but couldn't stick around to give RCB bonus runs, as they were bowled out for 155. (ANI Pic Service)

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Watching his opening colleagues across the top four teams raise the bar for how to bat in the powerplay, more was demanded of Shubman Gill. The GT captain answered with a huge 24-run over of Josh Hazlewood, as he played one of his most fluent IPL knocks with 43(18). (PTI)

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Bhuvneshwar Kumar remains absolutely sensational for RCB – bowling all his overs up front, he finished with 3 wickets, removing both openers before adding Jos Buttler with a searing leg stump yorker. At the age of 36, at the peak of his powers. (REUTERS)

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Jos Buttler ensured that even though wickets fell, his innings was enough to ensure that a loss was off the cards for GT. With some completely clean hitting and a flurry of boundaries, his 39(19) ensured GT could chase the target down with 26 deliveries to spare. (PTI)