Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru face Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026 Qualifier 1. Key players to watch include RCB's Virat Kohli and Krunal Pandya, and GT's Shubman Gill, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rashid Khan, and Jason Holder.
Gujarat Titans, with 8 wins in 12 matches, are nearing IPL 2026 playoffs. Their turnaround is attributed to the consistent opening pair of Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan, the impactful inclusion of Jason Holder, and a lethal bowling unit.
Gujarat Titans, with 8 wins in 12 matches, are nearing IPL 2026 playoffs. Their turnaround is attributed to the consistent opening pair of Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan, the impactful inclusion of Jason Holder, and a lethal bowling unit led by Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj.
Washington Sundar scored a crucial 50 and hit a viral six to help Gujarat Titans defeat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 82 runs. The win marks GT's fifth consecutive victory, placing them at the top of the IPL 2026 standings.
Gujarat Titans beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 82 runs in IPL 2026, aided by Washington Sundar's 50 and a record six, followed by Kagiso Rabada and Jason Holder's bowling
Gujarat Titans secured a dominant 82-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad. Sai Sudharsan and Washington Sundar built a crucial partnership to set a competitive total. The Gujarat bowling attack then dismantled Hyderabad's batting order. Kagiso Rabada and Jason Holder were instrumental in restricting the opposition. This win propelled Gujarat Titans to the top of the IPL 2026 standings.
Gujarat Titans defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 82 runs in the Indian Premier League 2026, taking the top position in the points table
Gujarat Titans defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 82 runs, taking the top position in the IPL 2026 points table with a strong all-round performance.
Gujarat Titans secured a dominant 82-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad. Sai Sudharsan and Washington Sundar built a crucial partnership to set a competitive total. The Gujarat bowling attack then dismantled Hyderabad's batting order. Kagiso Rabada and Jason Holder were instrumental in restricting the opposition. This win propelled Gujarat Titans to the top of the IPL 2026 standings.
Gujarat Titans secured their third consecutive IPL victory, edging past Punjab Kings. Jason Holder emphasised the team's collective effort and belief that they haven't yet reached their peak performance. The pace attack, led by Rabada and Siraj, has been instrumental in their resurgence, setting a strong tone for the team's playoff push.
Gujarat Titans defeated Punjab Kings by four wickets in an IPL thriller at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Chasing 164, Gujarat reached the target in the final over thanks to Sai Sudharsan's 57 and an unbeaten 40 from Washington Sundar, who sealed the win with a scooped six. Punjab had earlier struggled to 163/9 after being reduced to 47/5, with debutant Suryansh Shedge scoring a rapid 57.
Gujarat Titans are leading IPL 2026 with 29 wickets by pacers using short balls, significantly ahead of Kolkata Knight Riders (19) and Rajasthan Royals (16). Their pace trio of Mohammed Siraj, Jason Holder and Kagiso Rabada dismantled Punjab Kings, with Holder delivering a match-winning 4/24 spell as PBKS collapsed to 47/5 inside nine overs.
The Gujarat Titans are leading the IPL 2026 in wickets taken via short balls, with 29 dismissals. Their pace trio of Mohammed Siraj, Jason Holder, and Kagiso Rabada recently overwhelmed the Punjab Kings, securing a dominant performance.
Jason Holder delivered a match-winning all-round performance for Gujarat Titans in their four-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru, taking 2/29, holding three catches, and adding 30 crucial runs with Rahul Tewatia. The 34-year-old West Indies allrounder, who was bought for Rs 7 crore at the auction, was named Player of the Match as GT chased down 155 runs with 25 balls remaining.
Former cricketer Ian Bishop has criticized the third umpire's decision to rule Rajat Patidar out following a controversial catch by Jason Holder, arguing that inconclusive replays and potential lack of fielder control warranted a not-out verdict.
A controversial catch by Jason Holder dismissed Rajat Patidar during the RCB vs GT IPL clash, sparking outrage. Despite replays appearing inconclusive, the third umpire upheld the decision. Former spinner Ravichandran Ashwin clarified that Holder's grip likely prevented the ball from touching the ground, validating the umpire's call.
Gujarat Titans beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 4 wickets in IPL 2026 at Narendra Modi Stadium. Controversial catch dismissal of Rajat Patidar by Jason Holder sparked debate, with third umpire upholding the on-field decision despite replays appearing inconclusive. RCB camp, including Virat Kohli and coach Andy Flower, expressed frustration.
Gujarat Titans secured a commanding six-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru, successfully chasing 156. Skipper Shubman Gill's aggressive 43 off 18 balls set the tone, with Jos Buttler and Rahul Tewatia providing crucial support. Earlier, RCB faltered after a strong start, collapsing to 155 due to excellent bowling from Arshad Khan and Jason Holder.
Gujarat Titans secured a commanding six-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru, successfully chasing 156. Skipper Shubman Gill's aggressive 43 off 18 balls set the tone, with Jos Buttler and Rahul Tewatia providing crucial support. Earlier, RCB faltered after a strong start, collapsing to 155 due to excellent bowling from Arshad Khan and Jason Holder.
Jason Holder took a brilliant diving catch to dismiss Rajat Patidar during RCB's chase against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026, sparking controversy when RCB players questioned whether the ball touched the ground. Head coach Andy Flower protested to the fourth umpire while Virat Kohli gestured in frustration near the boundary. The catch broke a crucial 44-run partnership between Patidar and Devdutt Padikkal at a pivotal moment in the chase.
A spectacular diving catch by Jason Holder to dismiss Rajat Patidar sparked controversy, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru players and coach Andy Flower questioning the umpire's decision. Despite RCB's protests that the ball may have touched the ground, the umpires upheld the dismissal. This crucial wicket shifted momentum in the match, even as the debate over the catch's legitimacy continued.
