Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s bowlers put up a strong performance, limiting Gujarat Titans to 155/8 in the IPL 2026 final at Narendra Modi Stadium. Washington Sundar’s unbeaten half-century was a highlight for GT, but RCB’s disciplined bowling kept them in check.
Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar made early breakthroughs, dismissing Shubman Gill and B Sai Sudharsan in the Powerplay. Rasikh Salam Dar’s impressive spell of 3-27 added to GT’s struggles.
Despite the collapse, Sundar played a crucial role for GT, anchoring the innings with a composed fifty. Krunal Pandya was the standout spinner for RCB, finishing with figures of 1-23. GT’s total of 155/8 mirrored the score they had restricted RCB to in a previous league game.
Gujarat Titans, batting first, faced a tough start as RCB’s seamers exploited the pitch conditions. Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar troubled the batsmen with bounce and movement, leading to early wickets. GT’s middle order tried to stabilize the innings, but RCB’s tight bowling restricted boundaries.
RCB’s strategic bowling and fielding efforts kept GT under pressure throughout the innings. Despite some late boundaries from Sundar and Arshad Khan, GT struggled to accelerate. Rashid Khan’s six helped GT cross the 150-run mark before they were bowled out for 155/8.
