Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has been a subject of trade rumour for quite some time now, but his bid to be back at Gujarat Titans has hit an appearant roadblock. Pandya, wo had led the Titans to an IPL title in their inaugural season, had moved to MI and replaced Rohit as captain in 2024. The MI, for which Pandya used to play before making a move to Gujarat Titans, however, haven't been at their best, finishing towards the bottom in the last two seasons. Pandya has now found himself in a unique position of being traded to other teams.<h2>Pandya's return to Gujarat bid hits roadblock</h2>Pandya was actively seeking to return to Gujarat Titans and the franchise was all okay with it before a condition put forward by the India all-rounder derailed the talks.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/delhi-capitals-abishek-porel-arrested-rape-sexual-assault-case-1786455408779">Delhi Capitals keeper Abishek Porel arrested for alleged rape and sexual assault</a>"The franchise was fine with him making a return. They had even discussed the same with its captain Shubman Gill, and he, too, had agreed that the franchise could trade him back. But when his condition of captaincy was put up, everyone said no to it," reported the Indian Express citing a source.<h2>Which other teams are interested in Pandya?</h2>There are a couple of other IPL teams which could be looking get Pandya on board and two of them are - Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK). KKR have recently been left without captain after Ajinkya Rahane announced his retirement while CSK are looking to rebuild with Dhoni almost playing no role and Stephan Fleming no more the coach.Former India spinner Ravi Ashwin also picked KKR and CSK as two most viable options for Pandya to make a move in the IPL trade window ahead of the next season. Where does the India all-round go, however, remains to be seen.

Hardik Pandya’s attempt to return to Gujarat Titans stalled after the franchise rejected his condition to be made captain. CSK and KKR are reported as potential trade destinations for the MI skipper.

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has been a subject of trade rumour for quite some time now, but his bid to be back at Gujarat Titans has hit an appearant roadblock. Pandya, wo had led the Titans to an IPL title in their inaugural season, had moved to MI and replaced Rohit as captain in 2024. The MI, for which Pandya used to play before making a move to Gujarat Titans, however, haven't been at their best, finishing towards the bottom in the last two seasons. Pandya has now found himself in a unique position of being traded to other teams. Pandya's return to Gujarat bid hits roadblock Pandya was actively seeking to return to Gujarat Titans and the franchise was all okay with it before a condition put forward by the India all-rounder derailed the talks. Also Read - Delhi Capitals keeper Abishek Porel arrested for alleged rape and sexual assault "The franchise was fine with him making a return. They had even discussed the same with its captain Shubman Gill, and he, too, had agreed that the franchise could trade him back. But when his condition of captaincy was put up, everyone said no to it," reported the Indian Express citing a source. Which other teams are interested in Pandya? There are a couple of other IPL teams which could be looking get Pandya on board and two of them are - Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK). KKR have recently been left without captain after Ajinkya Rahane announced his retirement while CSK are looking to rebuild with Dhoni almost playing no role and Stephan Fleming no more the coach. Former India spinner Ravi Ashwin also picked KKR and CSK as two most viable options for Pandya to make a move in the IPL trade window ahead of the next season. Where does the India all-round go, however, remains to be seen.

Hardik Pandya’s attempt to return to Gujarat Titans stalled after the franchise rejected his condition to be made captain. CSK and KKR are reported as potential trade destinations for the MI skipper.

IPL 2027: Hardik Pandya's bid to be reunited with Gujarat Titans hits captaincy roadblock - Report

Manav Suthar made an impressive Test debut for India during the ongoing red-ball match against Afghanistan. Bowling at the international level for the first time on Day 2 (Sunday, Jun 7) at New Chandigarh, Suthar picked up 3/21 in 15.5 overs. His performance put Afghanistan in all sorts of trouble at 113/5 in reply to India's 564/8 in the first innings. There's very much a chance that Suthar, who made his First Class debut only four years back in 2022, might end up with a five-wicket haul in his debut innings. The spinner said that his focusses on his strength of turning the ball and reaped the results for backing himself.<h2>Suthar reveals reason of debut success</h2>"My focus was to bowl in the right areas and back my strengths," said the spinner aftert the day's play. He added: "There was help from the surface, so my idea was to get the landing right. My strength is to turn the ball. So that is what I tried to do. I wanted to land in consistent areas, that was my focus."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/atkinson-s-5-30-help-england-crush-new-zealand-in-first-test-by-115-runs-at-lord-s-take-1-0-lead-in-series-1780835164878">Atkinson's 5/30 help England beat New Zealand in 1st Test by 115 runs at Lord's</a>The spinner also revealed he had dreamt of playing for Indian during domestic cricket and how does it making him feel to finally make India debut."Had dreamt of playing for India when I started playing Ranji Trophy and domestic cricket. Thankful now."<h2>Suthar plays for which team in IPL?</h2>The spinner has played only five matches it the Indiand Premier League (IPL) and four of those came in IPL 2026 for Gujarat Titans, also captained by India Test &amp; ODI skipper Shubman Gill. Suthar has been associated with the franchise since 2024 and had played one IPL match in 2024 as well. He has taken only two wickets in the IPL so far, both of which came in 2026 for which he was retained by GT at a price of INR 30 lakh.<h2>How has Suthar peformed in domestic career?</h2>Suthar made his debut for Rajasthan in 2022 Ranji Trophy nad has taken 129 wickets since in 29 matches. His best in an innings is 8/33 along with a match best of 11/62. He has six five-wicket hauls and three 10-wicket hauls to his name so far. He is handy with the bat as well, scoring 945 Ranji trophy runs with one hundred and six fifties.Apart from it, Suthar has played 25 List A matches (50-over) and 29 T20s as well, taking 34 and 25 wickets, respectively.

Suthar picked up 3/21 in 15.5 overs in his debut Test innings for India and may very well end up taking a five-wicket haul as well. His performance helped India restrict Afghanistan at 113/5 in reply to 564/8-dec.

Manav Suthar made an impressive Test debut for India during the ongoing red-ball match against Afghanistan. Bowling at the international level for the first time on Day 2 (Sunday, Jun 7) at New Chandigarh, Suthar picked up 3/21 in 15.5 overs. His performance put Afghanistan in all sorts of trouble at 113/5 in reply to India's 564/8 in the first innings. There's very much a chance that Suthar, who made his First Class debut only four years back in 2022, might end up with a five-wicket haul in his debut innings. The spinner said that his focusses on his strength of turning the ball and reaped the results for backing himself. Suthar reveals reason of debut success "My focus was to bowl in the right areas and back my strengths," said the spinner aftert the day's play. He added: "There was help from the surface, so my idea was to get the landing right. My strength is to turn the ball. So that is what I tried to do. I wanted to land in consistent areas, that was my focus." Also Read - Atkinson's 5/30 help England beat New Zealand in 1st Test by 115 runs at Lord's The spinner also revealed he had dreamt of playing for Indian during domestic cricket and how does it making him feel to finally make India debut. "Had dreamt of playing for India when I started playing Ranji Trophy and domestic cricket. Thankful now." Suthar plays for which team in IPL? The spinner has played only five matches it the Indiand Premier League (IPL) and four of those came in IPL 2026 for Gujarat Titans, also captained by India Test & ODI skipper Shubman Gill. Suthar has been associated with the franchise since 2024 and had played one IPL match in 2024 as well. He has taken only two wickets in the IPL so far, both of which came in 2026 for which he was retained by GT at a price of INR 30 lakh. How has Suthar peformed in domestic career? Suthar made his debut for Rajasthan in 2022 Ranji Trophy nad has taken 129 wickets since in 29 matches. His best in an innings is 8/33 along with a match best of 11/62. He has six five-wicket hauls and three 10-wicket hauls to his name so far. He is handy with the bat as well, scoring 945 Ranji trophy runs with one hundred and six fifties. Apart from it, Suthar has played 25 List A matches (50-over) and 29 T20s as well, taking 34 and 25 wickets, respectively.

Suthar picked up 3/21 in 15.5 overs in his debut Test innings for India and may very well end up taking a five-wicket haul as well. His performance helped India restrict Afghanistan at 113/5 in reply to 564/8-dec.

IND vs AFG, 1st Test: Manav Suthar reveals reason for success on debut, says 'there was help from surface'

The Gujarat Titans endured a dramatic end to their IPL 2026 campaign after their team bus caught fire while returning from the Narendra Modi Stadium to their hotel in Ahmedabad on Sunday (May 31) night. According to reports, a short circuit triggered the fire in the bus shortly after the team left the stadium following their five-wicket defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2026 final. All players and support staff were evacuated safely, and no injuries were reported.&nbsp;The incident left the squad stranded for nearly an hour before alternative arrangements were made. While the situation could have turned serious, the timely evacuation ensured everyone remained unharmed. The bus fire added to an already disappointing night for the Titans, who failed to defend a modest total of 155/8 against a dominant RCB side. The setback also capped off a challenging travel schedule for the franchise.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/vaibhav-sooryavanshi-15-year-old-2nd-season-five-ipl-2026-awards-youngest-mvp-most-sixes-runs-scored-emerging-player-of-the-year-orange-cap-awards-1780257741650">15-year-old, 2nd season and FIVE awards – How Vaibhav Sooryavanshi owned IPL 2026</a>&nbsp;GT had traveled from Dharamsala to Mullanpur on May 27 ahead of their Qualifier 2 clash against Rajasthan Royals on May 29. Their planned departure to Ahmedabad on May 30 was significantly delayed due to adverse weather conditions in Mullanpur, forcing the team to arrive at their home base only on Saturday evening.&nbsp;When asked whether fatigue played a role in Gujarat's underwhelming performance in the final, Director of Cricket Vikram Solanki dismissed the idea of using it as an excuse. “I don't want to take away from the fact that RCB have won by simply saying that we have had this number of games in these short days and we're fatigued and that's not really what we're about,” said Solanki during the post-match press conference.&nbsp;“Admittedly, it (155/8) was a below-par total, but they showed great fight to try and defend it. We might make an assessment of what we might have done differently; that's a given. But I think you've got to accept that the opposition sometimes play well as well,” he added.

Gujarat Titans faced a major scare after their team bus caught fire following the IPL 2026 final in Ahmedabad. All players were evacuated safely after a short circuit triggered the blaze

The Gujarat Titans endured a dramatic end to their IPL 2026 campaign after their team bus caught fire while returning from the Narendra Modi Stadium to their hotel in Ahmedabad on Sunday (May 31) night. According to reports, a short circuit triggered the fire in the bus shortly after the team left the stadium following their five-wicket defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2026 final. All players and support staff were evacuated safely, and no injuries were reported. The incident left the squad stranded for nearly an hour before alternative arrangements were made. While the situation could have turned serious, the timely evacuation ensured everyone remained unharmed. The bus fire added to an already disappointing night for the Titans, who failed to defend a modest total of 155/8 against a dominant RCB side. The setback also capped off a challenging travel schedule for the franchise. Also Read: 15-year-old, 2nd season and FIVE awards – How Vaibhav Sooryavanshi owned IPL 2026 GT had traveled from Dharamsala to Mullanpur on May 27 ahead of their Qualifier 2 clash against Rajasthan Royals on May 29. Their planned departure to Ahmedabad on May 30 was significantly delayed due to adverse weather conditions in Mullanpur, forcing the team to arrive at their home base only on Saturday evening. When asked whether fatigue played a role in Gujarat's underwhelming performance in the final, Director of Cricket Vikram Solanki dismissed the idea of using it as an excuse. “I don't want to take away from the fact that RCB have won by simply saying that we have had this number of games in these short days and we're fatigued and that's not really what we're about,” said Solanki during the post-match press conference. “Admittedly, it (155/8) was a below-par total, but they showed great fight to try and defend it. We might make an assessment of what we might have done differently; that's a given. But I think you've got to accept that the opposition sometimes play well as well,” he added.

Gujarat Titans' team bus caught fire after the IPL 2026 final due to a short circuit. All players were evacuated safely without injuries

IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans players safely evacuated after team bus catches fire

RCB dominated GT in Qualifier 1 as key moments defined the match—Patidar’s drop on 21 proved costly, GT lost their top order in the Powerplay, Holder’s double-wicket over wasn’t capitalised, and Rasikh Salam’s double-wicket maiden sealed control.

RCB dominated GT in Qualifier 1 as key moments defined the match—Patidar’s drop on 21 proved costly, GT lost their top order in the Powerplay, Holder’s double-wicket over wasn’t capitalised, and Rasikh Salam’s double-wicket maiden sealed control.

IPL 2026 | Turning points - What went wrong for GT vs RCB in Qualifier 1?

Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill admitted not being up to the mark in field as they were beaten by 92 runs vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Qualifier 1 at Dharamsala on Tuesday (May 24). Asked to field first, GT watched RCB pile up a playoff-record 254/5, powered by skipper Rajat Patidar's unbeaten 93 off just 33 balls. Gujarat's reply never truly gathered momentum as they slumped to 51/5 inside the Powerplay before Rahul Tewatia's fighting 68 delayed the inevitable. GT were eventually bowled out for 162 in 19.3 overs, handing RCB a direct ticket to the title clash and leaving Shubman Gill's side searching for answers after a night riddled with costly mistakes in the field.<h2>Gill blames ground fielding for loss vs RCB</h2>For Gill, the result was less about the size of the target and more about the opportunities his side failed to seize. Gujarat dropped multiple chances during RCB's innings, including lifelines for Patidar, whose blistering knock ultimately buried the Titans. The GT captain admitted his team's fielding standards slipped badly at a crucial stage of the contest and believed that allowed Bengaluru to turn a strong platform into a match-winning total."I think we were going pretty well up until the 12th, 13th over, and I don't think our fielding was at par, dropping a couple of catches, and then our ground fielding was not up to the mark," Gill said after the defeat.He further acknowledged that the issue was not new and had been discussed within the camp, but his side failed to execute under pressure."It's definitely something that we do address in the team meetings and also in the practice sessions. But like I said, I don't think it was our day, the intensity was right there, but under pressure situations, we were not up to the mark."Hel also described the match as "one of those games that we'd like to forget and start over," highlighting the disappointment within the dressing room after a performance that fell short in every department.<h2>What next for GT?</h2>The defeat, however, does not end Gujarat Titans' campaign. Thanks to their top-two finish in the league stage, Gill's team still has a second shot at reaching the final. GT will now face the winner of the RR vs SRH Eliminator in Qualifier 2, with a place in Sunday's (May 31) title clash at stake. The Titans will hope to quickly move past the Dharamsala setback, tighten up their fielding and rediscover the form that made them one of the most consistent teams of the season. As Gill himself suggested, the focus now shifts to starting afresh and ensuring one bad night does not derail their championship ambitions.

GT dropped three catches including of RCB skipper Rajat Patidar who scored 93 off 33 not out to set up 245/5 in 20 overs. GT were eventually bowled out for 163.

Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill admitted not being up to the mark in field as they were beaten by 92 runs vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Qualifier 1 at Dharamsala on Tuesday (May 24). Asked to field first, GT watched RCB pile up a playoff-record 254/5, powered by skipper Rajat Patidar's unbeaten 93 off just 33 balls. Gujarat's reply never truly gathered momentum as they slumped to 51/5 inside the Powerplay before Rahul Tewatia's fighting 68 delayed the inevitable. GT were eventually bowled out for 162 in 19.3 overs, handing RCB a direct ticket to the title clash and leaving Shubman Gill's side searching for answers after a night riddled with costly mistakes in the field. Gill blames ground fielding for loss vs RCB For Gill, the result was less about the size of the target and more about the opportunities his side failed to seize. Gujarat dropped multiple chances during RCB's innings, including lifelines for Patidar, whose blistering knock ultimately buried the Titans. The GT captain admitted his team's fielding standards slipped badly at a crucial stage of the contest and believed that allowed Bengaluru to turn a strong platform into a match-winning total. "I think we were going pretty well up until the 12th, 13th over, and I don't think our fielding was at par, dropping a couple of catches, and then our ground fielding was not up to the mark," Gill said after the defeat. He further acknowledged that the issue was not new and had been discussed within the camp, but his side failed to execute under pressure. "It's definitely something that we do address in the team meetings and also in the practice sessions. But like I said, I don't think it was our day, the intensity was right there, but under pressure situations, we were not up to the mark." Hel also described the match as "one of those games that we'd like to forget and start over," highlighting the disappointment within the dressing room after a performance that fell short in every department. What next for GT? The defeat, however, does not end Gujarat Titans' campaign. Thanks to their top-two finish in the league stage, Gill's team still has a second shot at reaching the final. GT will now face the winner of the RR vs SRH Eliminator in Qualifier 2, with a place in Sunday's (May 31) title clash at stake. The Titans will hope to quickly move past the Dharamsala setback, tighten up their fielding and rediscover the form that made them one of the most consistent teams of the season. As Gill himself suggested, the focus now shifts to starting afresh and ensuring one bad night does not derail their championship ambitions.

GT dropped three catches including of RCB skipper Rajat Patidar who scored 93 off 33 not out to set up 245/5 in 20 overs. GT were eventually bowled out for 163.

IPL 2026 | GT skipper Gill puts blame on 'not up to the mark' ground fielding for 92-run loss in qualifier 1 vs RCB

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) stormed into the IPL 2026 final after crushing Gujarat Titans (GT) by a massive margin of 92 runs in Qualifier 1 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala on Tuesday (May 26). The emphatic victory ensured RCB a direct berth in the summit clash, while Gujarat Titans received another opportunity to qualify through Qualifier 2. Chasing a mammoth 255, top-heavy GT were never in contention after losing Gill, Sudharsan and Buttler inside the powerplay. The Gill-led team, however, can still bounce back, thanks to their top-two finish after the league stage.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/virat-kohli-sets-new-ipl-milestone-with-four-consecutive-600-run-seasons-1779814364120">Virat Kohli sets new IPL milestone with four consecutive 600-run seasons</a><h2>GT batters fail to turn up</h2>Chasing the mammoth 255, Gujarat Titans never recovered after losing wickets top three trio of Sudharsan (14), Gill (2), and Buttler (29) inside the first six overs. After the top order collapsed under scoreboard pressure as RCB's bowlers struck early and consistently, GT were reduced to 51/5 in six overs before Rahul Tewatia attempted a rescue act with a fighting 68 off 43 deliveries. However, the target proved far beyond reach as Gujarat were bowled out for 162 in 19.3 overs.Jacob Duffy starred with the ball for Bengaluru, claiming three wickets, while the rest of the bowling unit maintained relentless pressure throughout the chase.<h2>Skipper Patidar leads the charge for RCB</h2>Batting first after Gujarat skipper Shubman Gill opted to bowl, RCB produced one of the greatest batting displays in IPL playoff history. Led by captain Rajat Patidar's breathtaking unbeaten 93 off just 33 balls, Bengaluru piled up a mammoth 254/5 in 20 overs — the highest total ever recorded in an IPL playoff match.Patidar's innings featured nine sixes and five fours at a strike rate exceeding 280, turning the match decisively in RCB's favour. The defending champions capitalised on several fielding lapses from Gujarat and finished with a total that immediately put pressure on their opponents.<h2>RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 Result</h2>Royal Challengers Bengaluru&nbsp;- 254/5 (20 overs) Gujarat Titans -162 all out (19.3 overs)Result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 92 runs.The victory booked RCB's place in the IPL 2026 final, while Gujarat Titans remain alive in the tournament and will get another chance to reach the title clash through Qualifier 2.Player of the Match: Rajat Patidar (93* off 33 balls).

RCB beat GT by 92 runs in qualifier 1 of IPL 2026 at Dharamsala Stadium on Tuesday (May 26) and booked a place in the final for the second consecutive time. GT will now play in Qualifier 2 against winner of RR vs SRH eliminator.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) stormed into the IPL 2026 final after crushing Gujarat Titans (GT) by a massive margin of 92 runs in Qualifier 1 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala on Tuesday (May 26). The emphatic victory ensured RCB a direct berth in the summit clash, while Gujarat Titans received another opportunity to qualify through Qualifier 2. Chasing a mammoth 255, top-heavy GT were never in contention after losing Gill, Sudharsan and Buttler inside the powerplay. The Gill-led team, however, can still bounce back, thanks to their top-two finish after the league stage. Also Read - Virat Kohli sets new IPL milestone with four consecutive 600-run seasons GT batters fail to turn up Chasing the mammoth 255, Gujarat Titans never recovered after losing wickets top three trio of Sudharsan (14), Gill (2), and Buttler (29) inside the first six overs. After the top order collapsed under scoreboard pressure as RCB's bowlers struck early and consistently, GT were reduced to 51/5 in six overs before Rahul Tewatia attempted a rescue act with a fighting 68 off 43 deliveries. However, the target proved far beyond reach as Gujarat were bowled out for 162 in 19.3 overs. Jacob Duffy starred with the ball for Bengaluru, claiming three wickets, while the rest of the bowling unit maintained relentless pressure throughout the chase. Skipper Patidar leads the charge for RCB Batting first after Gujarat skipper Shubman Gill opted to bowl, RCB produced one of the greatest batting displays in IPL playoff history. Led by captain Rajat Patidar's breathtaking unbeaten 93 off just 33 balls, Bengaluru piled up a mammoth 254/5 in 20 overs — the highest total ever recorded in an IPL playoff match. Patidar's innings featured nine sixes and five fours at a strike rate exceeding 280, turning the match decisively in RCB's favour. The defending champions capitalised on several fielding lapses from Gujarat and finished with a total that immediately put pressure on their opponents. RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 Result Royal Challengers Bengaluru - 254/5 (20 overs) Gujarat Titans -162 all out (19.3 overs) Result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 92 runs. The victory booked RCB's place in the IPL 2026 final, while Gujarat Titans remain alive in the tournament and will get another chance to reach the title clash through Qualifier 2. Player of the Match: Rajat Patidar (93* off 33 balls).

RCB beat GT by 92 runs in qualifier 1 of IPL 2026 at Dharamsala Stadium on Tuesday (May 26) and booked a place in the final for the second consecutive time. GT will now play in Qualifier 2 against winner of RR vs SRH eliminator.

IPL 2026 | Who won yesterday's Qualifier 1 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans? Check result

GT are set to play the qualifier 1 in IPL 2026 against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Dharamsala on Tuesday (May 26). GT have been one of the most consistent IPL teams since their debut in 2022 - the same year when they won their maiden and only IPL trophy. Since 2022, GT have made it to playoffs three more times in four seasons including in IPL 2026. The winner of GT vs RCB will go straight to the final while the lose will face winner of SRH vs RR eliminator in the second qualifier. There's have been many similarities for GT in the ongoing season and the title-winning IPL 2022 season, let's have look at GT's chances to win the second IPL trophy and what is working for them.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/not-here-to-defend-rajat-patidar-confident-ahead-of-rcb-s-qualifier-1-clash-1779723017243">'Not here to defend...': Patidar confident ahead of RCB’s Qualifier 1 clash</a><h2>Wins after 14 league matches</h2>In their 2022 title-winning season, Gujarat Titans had already secured a top position by winning 10 out of their 14 matches, building early momentum that allowed them to dominate the league stage comfortably. In the current 2026 campaign, GT have once again maintained a strong mid-season push with nine wins in 14 matches proving their consistency in building early qualification pressure rather than late surges.<h2>Net Run Rate (NRR)</h2>In 2022, GT finished with a healthy positive net run rate of around +0.316, reflecting their ability to win games convincingly rather than narrowly. In the current IPL 2026 season, their NRR trend has improved to +0.695, because of more attacking batting and higher 200+ totals in the league from all teams.<h2>Runs scored</h2>The 2022 side was built on controlled batting, as they scored 2,339 runs in 278.1 overs at a run rate of 8.4. In 2026, the batting approach has become more attacking with 2,558 runs in 270.4 overs at a run rate of 9.4. The overall team totals trending higher in comparison, especially in matches where the top order has fired.<h2>Wickets taken</h2>Bowling has always been GT’s strongest identity. In 2022, they were the second top wicket-taking side with 100 wickets out of 160 available. In the current season, the wicket tally remains strong with 107 wickets in 14 matches so far. GT also gave away 2,216 runs in 273.5 overs at 8.10 in 2022 and in IPL 2026, they have managed to hover around the same data - giving away 2,434 runs in 278 overs at a rate of 8.75.<h2>Top performers</h2>GT built IPL 2022 victory around middle-order with Hardik Pandya and David Miller scoring nearly 500 runs coupled with Shubman Gill's 483 at the top. In 2026, GT has relied heavily on the top order with Gill again scoring 616 runs and building great partnership with Sai Sudharsan who has Orange Cap with 638 runs. Jos Buttler is also chipping in beautifully at number 3 with 469 runs.As for wickets, In IPL 202 GT relied on Mohammed Shami (20) and Rashid Khan (19) for wickets while in IPL 2026, they have Kagiso Rabada (24), Rashid Khan (19) and Mohammed Siraj (17) doing the work for them.

Since 2022, GT have made it to playoffs three more times in four seasons including in IPL 2026. The winner of GT vs RCB will go straight to the final while the lose will face winner of SRH vs RR eliminator in the second qualifier.

GT are set to play the qualifier 1 in IPL 2026 against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Dharamsala on Tuesday (May 26). GT have been one of the most consistent IPL teams since their debut in 2022 - the same year when they won their maiden and only IPL trophy. Since 2022, GT have made it to playoffs three more times in four seasons including in IPL 2026. The winner of GT vs RCB will go straight to the final while the lose will face winner of SRH vs RR eliminator in the second qualifier. There's have been many similarities for GT in the ongoing season and the title-winning IPL 2022 season, let's have look at GT's chances to win the second IPL trophy and what is working for them. Also Read - 'Not here to defend...': Patidar confident ahead of RCB’s Qualifier 1 clash Wins after 14 league matches In their 2022 title-winning season, Gujarat Titans had already secured a top position by winning 10 out of their 14 matches, building early momentum that allowed them to dominate the league stage comfortably. In the current 2026 campaign, GT have once again maintained a strong mid-season push with nine wins in 14 matches proving their consistency in building early qualification pressure rather than late surges. Net Run Rate (NRR) In 2022, GT finished with a healthy positive net run rate of around +0.316, reflecting their ability to win games convincingly rather than narrowly. In the current IPL 2026 season, their NRR trend has improved to +0.695, because of more attacking batting and higher 200+ totals in the league from all teams. Runs scored The 2022 side was built on controlled batting, as they scored 2,339 runs in 278.1 overs at a run rate of 8.4. In 2026, the batting approach has become more attacking with 2,558 runs in 270.4 overs at a run rate of 9.4. The overall team totals trending higher in comparison, especially in matches where the top order has fired. Wickets taken Bowling has always been GT’s strongest identity. In 2022, they were the second top wicket-taking side with 100 wickets out of 160 available. In the current season, the wicket tally remains strong with 107 wickets in 14 matches so far. GT also gave away 2,216 runs in 273.5 overs at 8.10 in 2022 and in IPL 2026, they have managed to hover around the same data - giving away 2,434 runs in 278 overs at a rate of 8.75. Top performers GT built IPL 2022 victory around middle-order with Hardik Pandya and David Miller scoring nearly 500 runs coupled with Shubman Gill's 483 at the top. In 2026, GT has relied heavily on the top order with Gill again scoring 616 runs and building great partnership with Sai Sudharsan who has Orange Cap with 638 runs. Jos Buttler is also chipping in beautifully at number 3 with 469 runs. As for wickets, In IPL 202 GT relied on Mohammed Shami (20) and Rashid Khan (19) for wickets while in IPL 2026, they have Kagiso Rabada (24), Rashid Khan (19) and Mohammed Siraj (17) doing the work for them.

Since 2022, GT have made it to playoffs three more times in four seasons including in IPL 2026. The winner of GT vs RCB will go straight to the final while the lose will face winner of SRH vs RR eliminator in the second qualifier.

IPL 2026 | Will GT repeat 2022 title-winning feat - What data says about two seasons?

RCB, GT, SRH and RR have qualified for the IPL 2026 playoffs after a thrilling league stage. RCB, GT enter Qualifier 1, while RR face SRH in the Eliminator after sealing the final spot with a crucial win over Mumbai Indians to complete the top four.

RCB, GT, SRH and RR have qualified for the IPL 2026 playoffs after a thrilling league stage. RCB, GT enter Qualifier 1, while RR face SRH in the Eliminator after sealing the final spot with a crucial win over Mumbai Indians to complete the top four.

IPL 2026 Road to Playoffs: How RCB, GT, SRH and RR entered top 4

Gujarat Titans (GT) beat Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2026 match on Thursday (May 21) by 89 runs in Ahmedabad. Chasing 230, CSK were never in the hunt and were bowled out for a paltry 140 runs in 13.4 overs - ending their season with 12 points from six wins and eight losses. The loss also meant that CSK are out of playoff race with only four teams - PBKS, RR, DC, and KKR - remaining in contention for the one last playoff spot. As for GT, the win meant they will finish the regular season with 18 points in 14 matches on the second spot, barring a huge win by SRH in their last league match.<h2>CSK batters fail to get going</h2>CSK's chase had the worst start possible with Sanju Samson being dismissed on the very first ball and it all went downhill from there on. Mohammed Siraj was on fire and after sending back Samson in the first over, he dismissed skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad (16) and Urvil Patel (0) in space of three balls in the third over to break CSK's chase. Samson's opening partner Matthew Short (24) was also dismissed inside the powerplay, as CSK finished the first six overs at 58/4.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/can-former-pakistan-pacer-mohammad-amir-play-in-ipl-after-obtaining-british-citizenship-azhar-mahmood-uk-passport-1779371901574">Can ex-PAK pacer Mohammad Amir play in IPL after obtaining British citizenship?</a>Things didn't get better after powerplay either with Kartik Sharma (19) being dismissed in the first over after field restrictions were over. Shivam Dube (47 off 17) then took CSK past 100 with 53-run partnership with Dewald Brevis (8) but no help. Anshul Kamboj (19) also tried to delay the inevitable but CSK were eventually bowled out for 140 in 13.4 overs.<h2>GT top three take game away from CSK</h2>CSK had to win the match against GT to keep the playoff hopes alive but top three batters of Gujarat made sure that five-time champions don't get comfortable throughout the night. For GT, openers Shubman Gill (64 off 37) and Sai Sudharsan (84 off 53) added 125 runs in nearly 12 overs - their record 10th partnership or hundred or more in IPL. Once Gill was out, Jos Buttler came at number three and smacked 57 off 27 balls, adding 82 runs for the second wicket with Sai in just six overs. GT eventually finished with 229/4 in 20 overs, which proved enough in the end.

GT beat CSK by 89 runs in the IPL 2026 match on Thursday (May 21) to end the season with 18 points from nine wins. CSK, meanwhile, crashed out playoff race, finishing season with 6 wins and 8 losses.

Gujarat Titans (GT) beat Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2026 match on Thursday (May 21) by 89 runs in Ahmedabad. Chasing 230, CSK were never in the hunt and were bowled out for a paltry 140 runs in 13.4 overs - ending their season with 12 points from six wins and eight losses. The loss also meant that CSK are out of playoff race with only four teams - PBKS, RR, DC, and KKR - remaining in contention for the one last playoff spot. As for GT, the win meant they will finish the regular season with 18 points in 14 matches on the second spot, barring a huge win by SRH in their last league match. CSK batters fail to get going CSK's chase had the worst start possible with Sanju Samson being dismissed on the very first ball and it all went downhill from there on. Mohammed Siraj was on fire and after sending back Samson in the first over, he dismissed skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad (16) and Urvil Patel (0) in space of three balls in the third over to break CSK's chase. Samson's opening partner Matthew Short (24) was also dismissed inside the powerplay, as CSK finished the first six overs at 58/4. Also Read - Can ex-PAK pacer Mohammad Amir play in IPL after obtaining British citizenship? Things didn't get better after powerplay either with Kartik Sharma (19) being dismissed in the first over after field restrictions were over. Shivam Dube (47 off 17) then took CSK past 100 with 53-run partnership with Dewald Brevis (8) but no help. Anshul Kamboj (19) also tried to delay the inevitable but CSK were eventually bowled out for 140 in 13.4 overs. GT top three take game away from CSK CSK had to win the match against GT to keep the playoff hopes alive but top three batters of Gujarat made sure that five-time champions don't get comfortable throughout the night. For GT, openers Shubman Gill (64 off 37) and Sai Sudharsan (84 off 53) added 125 runs in nearly 12 overs - their record 10th partnership or hundred or more in IPL. Once Gill was out, Jos Buttler came at number three and smacked 57 off 27 balls, adding 82 runs for the second wicket with Sai in just six overs. GT eventually finished with 229/4 in 20 overs, which proved enough in the end.

GT beat CSK by 89 runs in the IPL 2026 match on Thursday (May 21) to end the season with 18 points from nine wins. CSK, meanwhile, crashed out playoff race, finishing season with 6 wins and 8 losses.

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Gujarat Titans (GT) beat SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in IPL 2026 match on Tuesday (May 12) by 82 runs to go top of the table. Chasing 169, SRH batters had an off day in the field and were bowled out for just 86 - their lowest score in the franchise history. With the win - their fifth on the trot - GT now have 16 points from eight wins and four losses - the highest by any team at this point. SRH, despite the loss, did not suffer a huge setback and continue to remain on third place with 14 points from seven wins and five losses in 12 matches played in the seasons so far.<h2>SRH face rare batting failure</h2>Chasing a modest target, SRH batting did not show up on the day and it started with opener Travis Head being dismissed for a duck in the first over itself. Abhishek Sharma followed his opening partner as SRH became 6/2. Ishan Kishan was next to go in the fourth over and Ravichandran Smaran was the fourth wicket to fall in the powerplay which SRH finished at 34/4.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-meet-macneil-hadley-noronha-uae-raised-karnataka-all-rounder-who-replaces-ramakrishna-ghosh-at-csk-injury-crisis-chennai-super-kings-1778606976721">IPL: Meet Macneil Hadley Noronha, Ramakrishna Ghosh's injury replacement at CSK</a>Heinrich Klaasen (14) and Salil Arora (16) added 23 runs for the fifth wicket - the highest partnership of the innings - highlighting the struggles SRH batters went through. The 34/4 soon became 56/5 and then 56/6 before the next four wickets fell on 70, 72, 82, and 86.<h2>GT ride on Sai, Sundar fifties</h2>Batting first, GT themselves did not have a great start as as they lost skipper Shubman Gill (5) and Jos Buttler (7) inside six overs of powerplay. Sai Sudharsan then added 38 runs with Nishant Sindhu (22) for the third wicket to provide some stability to the innings. After Sindhu's dismissal, Sai (61) and Washington Sundar (50) added 60 runs for the fourth wicket to take GT past 120. Sundar stayed till the penultimate over and guided GT to 168/5 in 20 overs.

Gujarat Titans beat SunRisers Hyderabad by 82 runs in IPL 2026 match on Tuesday (May 12) in what was a rare batting failure from SRH. With the win, GT are not top of the points table with 16 points while SRH remain third with 14 points.

Gujarat Titans (GT) beat SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in IPL 2026 match on Tuesday (May 12) by 82 runs to go top of the table. Chasing 169, SRH batters had an off day in the field and were bowled out for just 86 - their lowest score in the franchise history. With the win - their fifth on the trot - GT now have 16 points from eight wins and four losses - the highest by any team at this point. SRH, despite the loss, did not suffer a huge setback and continue to remain on third place with 14 points from seven wins and five losses in 12 matches played in the seasons so far. SRH face rare batting failure Chasing a modest target, SRH batting did not show up on the day and it started with opener Travis Head being dismissed for a duck in the first over itself. Abhishek Sharma followed his opening partner as SRH became 6/2. Ishan Kishan was next to go in the fourth over and Ravichandran Smaran was the fourth wicket to fall in the powerplay which SRH finished at 34/4. Also Read - IPL: Meet Macneil Hadley Noronha, Ramakrishna Ghosh's injury replacement at CSK Heinrich Klaasen (14) and Salil Arora (16) added 23 runs for the fifth wicket - the highest partnership of the innings - highlighting the struggles SRH batters went through. The 34/4 soon became 56/5 and then 56/6 before the next four wickets fell on 70, 72, 82, and 86. GT ride on Sai, Sundar fifties Batting first, GT themselves did not have a great start as as they lost skipper Shubman Gill (5) and Jos Buttler (7) inside six overs of powerplay. Sai Sudharsan then added 38 runs with Nishant Sindhu (22) for the third wicket to provide some stability to the innings. After Sindhu's dismissal, Sai (61) and Washington Sundar (50) added 60 runs for the fourth wicket to take GT past 120. Sundar stayed till the penultimate over and guided GT to 168/5 in 20 overs.

Gujarat Titans beat SunRisers Hyderabad by 82 runs in IPL 2026 match on Tuesday (May 12) in what was a rare batting failure from SRH. With the win, GT are not top of the points table with 16 points while SRH remain third with 14 points.

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Gujarat Titans (GT) beat table-toppers Punjab Kings (PBKS) by four wickets in a IPL 2026 thriller on Sunday (May 3) to go fifth on the leaderboard. Chasing 164, GT batters overcame nerves in the final over to take home their sixth win of the season in 10 matches. They now have 12 points, same as RCB, SRH, and RR but poor net run rate. PBKS, on the other hand, continue to sit stop despite the loss - their second of the season. Reliant on their batting, PBKS could not score as big as they wanted and eventually paid the price. PBKS currently have 13 points from six wins, two losses and one no result in nine matches played this season.<h2>GT batters overcome nerves</h2>Chasing the target, GT lost skipper Shubman Gill (16) in the second over. Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler (26) then added 53 runs for the second wicket before Vijaykumar Vyshak dismissed Buttler. Nishant Sandhu (15) was next to be out before Sudharsan got out on 57. The chase hit a bit of snag as GT went from 124/3 to 152/6 in space of 24 balls, leaving Washington Sundar to take them home. The allrounder smashed unbeaten 40 off 23 including the winning six on the penultimate ball to win it for the team.<h2>PBKS batting suffers rare failure</h2>Punjab have been heavily reliant on their batters to do most of the work this season but this was not the case on Sunday. Mohammed Siraj dismissed Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly in the first over itself and PBKS could not recover from the double blow. After being 2/2, PBKS slid down to 47/5 in 8.4 overs with skipper Shreyas Iyer, opener Prabhsimran Singh and Nehal Wadhera also back in the dressing room. Suryansh Shedge (57 off 29), Marcus Stoinis (40 off 31), and Marco Jansen (20 off 11) then did damage control and PBKS posted 163/9 in 20 overs.

Chasing 164, GT batters overcame nerves in the final over and won the match by four wickets - their sixth victory of the season. PBKS, on the other hand, suffered only second loss in nine matches played and continues to stay atop the points table.

Gujarat Titans (GT) beat table-toppers Punjab Kings (PBKS) by four wickets in a IPL 2026 thriller on Sunday (May 3) to go fifth on the leaderboard. Chasing 164, GT batters overcame nerves in the final over to take home their sixth win of the season in 10 matches. They now have 12 points, same as RCB, SRH, and RR but poor net run rate. PBKS, on the other hand, continue to sit stop despite the loss - their second of the season. Reliant on their batting, PBKS could not score as big as they wanted and eventually paid the price. PBKS currently have 13 points from six wins, two losses and one no result in nine matches played this season. GT batters overcome nerves Chasing the target, GT lost skipper Shubman Gill (16) in the second over. Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler (26) then added 53 runs for the second wicket before Vijaykumar Vyshak dismissed Buttler. Nishant Sandhu (15) was next to be out before Sudharsan got out on 57. The chase hit a bit of snag as GT went from 124/3 to 152/6 in space of 24 balls, leaving Washington Sundar to take them home. The allrounder smashed unbeaten 40 off 23 including the winning six on the penultimate ball to win it for the team. PBKS batting suffers rare failure Punjab have been heavily reliant on their batters to do most of the work this season but this was not the case on Sunday. Mohammed Siraj dismissed Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly in the first over itself and PBKS could not recover from the double blow. After being 2/2, PBKS slid down to 47/5 in 8.4 overs with skipper Shreyas Iyer, opener Prabhsimran Singh and Nehal Wadhera also back in the dressing room. Suryansh Shedge (57 off 29), Marcus Stoinis (40 off 31), and Marco Jansen (20 off 11) then did damage control and PBKS posted 163/9 in 20 overs.

Chasing 164, GT batters overcame nerves in the final over and won the match by four wickets - their sixth victory of the season. PBKS, on the other hand, suffered only second loss in nine matches played and continues to stay atop the points table.

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Mumbai Indians (MI) won the IPL 2026 match against Gujarat Titans (GT) on Monday (Apr 20) by 99 runs to snap their four-match losing streak. This was MI's only second win in six match after winning the opening game against Kolkata Knight Riders. For GT, the loss, their third of the season, broke their three-match winning streak. Batting first MI scored a par total of 199/5 in 20 overs with Tilak Varma scoring 101 not out off 45 balls. While chasing, GT could never get going and were bowled out for just 100 runs. Despite the loss, GT remain sixth on the points table with 6 points from three wins and three losses from six matches while MI are in seventh spot with four points from two wins and four losses in six matches.<h2>GT batting fails to show up</h2>In a chase of 200, a modest one in the current era of attacking batting, GT batters failed to show up at own home ground. GT's chase started with Jasprit Bumrah ending his wicket draught on the first ball, dismissing Sai Sudharsan for a golden duck. Skipper Shubman Gill (14) and Jos Buttler (5 off 6) also departed inside the powerplay, leaving GT three down for 45 runs after the end of six overs. In the 8th over of the chase, Mitchell Santner removed Washington Sundar (26) and Glenn Phillips (6) and GT's chase went further downhill.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/forget-team-india-t20i-captaincy-focus-on-selection-first-zaheer-khan-to-shreyas-iyer-pbks-ipl-2026-punjab-kings-captain-suryakumar-yadav-1776705031465">Forget T20I captaincy, focus on selection first: Zaheer’s advice to Shreyas Iyer</a>Ashwani Kumar took next three wickets of Rahul Tewatia (8), Rashid Khan (4), and Shahrukh Khan (17) to finish at 4/24 in four overs to win the Player of the Match (POTM) award. GT lasted only 15.5 overs before they were bowled out for 100 runs - one less than Tilak Varma's 101 not out.<h2>Tilak rescues MI from another batting failure</h2>Batting first, MI's start wasn't good as they lost Quinton de Kock (13), Danish Malewar (2), and Suryakumar Yadav (15) inside the powerplay, thanks to Kagiso Rabada who took all three wickets. MI finished powerplay at 46/3 before Naman Dhir and Varma stitched &nbsp;52-run partnership for the fourth wicket. After Dhir (45) was dismissed, Varma changed gears and helped MI score more than 100 runs in the remaining 7.3 overs and completed his maiden IPL ton as well.

Batting first MI scored a par total of 199/5 in 20 overs with Tilak Varma scoring 101 not out off 45 balls. While chasing, GT could never get going and were bowled out for just 100 runs as MI snapped their four-match losing streak with a 99-run win.

Mumbai Indians (MI) won the IPL 2026 match against Gujarat Titans (GT) on Monday (Apr 20) by 99 runs to snap their four-match losing streak. This was MI's only second win in six match after winning the opening game against Kolkata Knight Riders. For GT, the loss, their third of the season, broke their three-match winning streak. Batting first MI scored a par total of 199/5 in 20 overs with Tilak Varma scoring 101 not out off 45 balls. While chasing, GT could never get going and were bowled out for just 100 runs. Despite the loss, GT remain sixth on the points table with 6 points from three wins and three losses from six matches while MI are in seventh spot with four points from two wins and four losses in six matches. GT batting fails to show up In a chase of 200, a modest one in the current era of attacking batting, GT batters failed to show up at own home ground. GT's chase started with Jasprit Bumrah ending his wicket draught on the first ball, dismissing Sai Sudharsan for a golden duck. Skipper Shubman Gill (14) and Jos Buttler (5 off 6) also departed inside the powerplay, leaving GT three down for 45 runs after the end of six overs. In the 8th over of the chase, Mitchell Santner removed Washington Sundar (26) and Glenn Phillips (6) and GT's chase went further downhill. Also Read - Forget T20I captaincy, focus on selection first: Zaheer’s advice to Shreyas Iyer Ashwani Kumar took next three wickets of Rahul Tewatia (8), Rashid Khan (4), and Shahrukh Khan (17) to finish at 4/24 in four overs to win the Player of the Match (POTM) award. GT lasted only 15.5 overs before they were bowled out for 100 runs - one less than Tilak Varma's 101 not out. Tilak rescues MI from another batting failure Batting first, MI's start wasn't good as they lost Quinton de Kock (13), Danish Malewar (2), and Suryakumar Yadav (15) inside the powerplay, thanks to Kagiso Rabada who took all three wickets. MI finished powerplay at 46/3 before Naman Dhir and Varma stitched 52-run partnership for the fourth wicket. After Dhir (45) was dismissed, Varma changed gears and helped MI score more than 100 runs in the remaining 7.3 overs and completed his maiden IPL ton as well.

Batting first MI scored a par total of 199/5 in 20 overs with Tilak Varma scoring 101 not out off 45 balls. While chasing, GT could never get going and were bowled out for just 100 runs as MI snapped their four-match losing streak with a 99-run win.

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Gujarat Titans (GT) inflicted more misery on three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as they defeated them by six wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026). Playing at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Shubman Gill scored 86 off 50 to help his side to their third win of the season. On the other hand, KKR have now lost five of their six matches, while their solitary point came against Punjab Kings after a washout at the Eden Gardens earlier in the season.<h2>GT register three wins in a row</h2>Chasing 181, Sai Sudharsan and Gill opened the innings for GT. GT made a steady start, picking up 9 runs off Vaibhav Arora's opening over. The openers continue the momentum, scoring 11 runs off Kartik Tyagi in the following over. Gill and Sudharsan opened up their arms, smashing Anukul Roy for 20 runs in the third over. Veteran spinner Sunil Narine pulled things back in the following over with a tidy line, conceding just 5 runs.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-sanju-samson-5-highest-individual-score-in-a-lost-chase-in-ipl-yusuf-pathan-kl-rahul-shaun-marsh-ipl-2026-1774084136030">From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</a>&nbsp;Chakaravarthy, in the 15th over, got the better of Sundar for 13, bringing Glenn Phillips to the crease. Chakaravarthy also completed 100 IPL wickets for KKR, becoming only the third player to reach the milestone for the franchise after Sunil Narine and Andre Russell.&nbsp;In the 17th over after being smashed for a cracking four from Gill, Arora removed the GT skipper for 86 off 50 balls. Glenn Phillips is trying to hit a six and finish the match in the final over, holding out at deep mid, night after playing a decent cameo of 19. Rahul Tewatia and Shahrukh Khan then sealed the match for GT as the home side won the match in the final over.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-cameron-green-to-liam-livingstone-5-most-expensive-players-in-ipl-2026-auctions-matheesha-pathirana-kartik-sharma-prashant-veer-1774031148132">From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</a><h2>What happened in KKR innings?</h2>Earlier in the match, Cameron Green's maiden half-century in the IPL 2026 powered KKR to 180 against GT. Green slammed 79 off 55 balls. This marked Green's second-highest IPL score after 100* (47) for MI vs SRH at Wankhede in 2023. Tim Seifert and Ajinkya Rahane opened the innings for KKR. Mohammed Siraj was stuck in the very first over, removing KKR skipper Rahane for a golden duck, bringing young Angkrish Raghuvanshi to the crease.

Playing at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Shubman Gill scored 86 off 50 to help his side to their third win of the season. On the other hand, KKR have now lost five of their six matches, while their solitary point came against PBKS after a washout at the Eden Gardens. 

Gujarat Titans (GT) inflicted more misery on three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as they defeated them by six wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026). Playing at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Shubman Gill scored 86 off 50 to help his side to their third win of the season. On the other hand, KKR have now lost five of their six matches, while their solitary point came against Punjab Kings after a washout at the Eden Gardens earlier in the season. GT register three wins in a row Chasing 181, Sai Sudharsan and Gill opened the innings for GT. GT made a steady start, picking up 9 runs off Vaibhav Arora's opening over. The openers continue the momentum, scoring 11 runs off Kartik Tyagi in the following over. Gill and Sudharsan opened up their arms, smashing Anukul Roy for 20 runs in the third over. Veteran spinner Sunil Narine pulled things back in the following over with a tidy line, conceding just 5 runs. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL Chakaravarthy, in the 15th over, got the better of Sundar for 13, bringing Glenn Phillips to the crease. Chakaravarthy also completed 100 IPL wickets for KKR, becoming only the third player to reach the milestone for the franchise after Sunil Narine and Andre Russell. In the 17th over after being smashed for a cracking four from Gill, Arora removed the GT skipper for 86 off 50 balls. Glenn Phillips is trying to hit a six and finish the match in the final over, holding out at deep mid, night after playing a decent cameo of 19. Rahul Tewatia and Shahrukh Khan then sealed the match for GT as the home side won the match in the final over. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions What happened in KKR innings? Earlier in the match, Cameron Green's maiden half-century in the IPL 2026 powered KKR to 180 against GT. Green slammed 79 off 55 balls. This marked Green's second-highest IPL score after 100* (47) for MI vs SRH at Wankhede in 2023. Tim Seifert and Ajinkya Rahane opened the innings for KKR. Mohammed Siraj was stuck in the very first over, removing KKR skipper Rahane for a golden duck, bringing young Angkrish Raghuvanshi to the crease.

Playing at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Shubman Gill scored 86 off 50 to help his side to their third win of the season. On the other hand, KKR have now lost five of their six matches, while their solitary point came against PBKS after a washout at the Eden Gardens.&nbsp;

IPL 2026: Shubman Gill's GT inflict more misery on KKR with another win, visitors remain winless

Gujarat Titans have signed South African wicketkeeper-batter Connor Esterhuizen as a replacement for England’s Tom Banton, who has been ruled out of IPL 2026 with a finger injury. The 24-year-old recently made his international debut for the Proteas in a five-match T20I series against New Zealand, where he impressed with two Player of the Match awards and the Player of the Series, helping South Africa recover from 2-1 down to win 3-2. This will be Esterhuizen’s first IPL stint, as he joins the Titans at his base price of INR 75 lakh, adding both batting depth and wicketkeeping cover.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Banton, had been picked up for INR 2 crore at the auction but did not feature in any matches this season. His previous IPL experience came with Kolkata Knight Riders, where he played two games during the 2020 edition held in the United Arab Emirates amid the COVID-19 pandemic.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-has-jasprit-bumrah-lost-his-magic-with-ball-here-s-what-we-have-learnt-so-far-1776433924407">IPL 2026: Has Jasprit Bumrah lost his magic with ball? Here's what we have learnt so far</a>&nbsp;Banton played a crucial role for England in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, making 155 runs, including a crucial unbeaten knock of 63 runs off 41 balls against Scotland, where he helped his side secure a five-wicket win. He was named Player of the Match for that performance. &nbsp;GT, who have won two of their past matches after starting the tournament with two losses, will be aiming to make it three wins in five games against a winless KKR at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday. The Shubman Gill-led side currently stands in sixth place in the points table. &nbsp;Gujarat Titans Squad: Shubman Gill(c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler(w), Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Ashok Sharma, Prasidh Krishna, Shahrukh Khan, Manav Suthar, Jason Holder, Kulwant Khejroliya, Anuj Rawat, Nishant Sindhu, Gurnoor Brar, Arshad Khan, Kumar Kushagra, Connor Esterhuizen, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Luke Wood, Jayant Yadav and Ishant Sharma.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

After recovering with two straight wins following two early losses, GT will look to make it three in five against a winless KKR in Ahmedabad.

Gujarat Titans have signed South African wicketkeeper-batter Connor Esterhuizen as a replacement for England’s Tom Banton, who has been ruled out of IPL 2026 with a finger injury. The 24-year-old recently made his international debut for the Proteas in a five-match T20I series against New Zealand, where he impressed with two Player of the Match awards and the Player of the Series, helping South Africa recover from 2-1 down to win 3-2. This will be Esterhuizen’s first IPL stint, as he joins the Titans at his base price of INR 75 lakh, adding both batting depth and wicketkeeping cover. Meanwhile, Banton, had been picked up for INR 2 crore at the auction but did not feature in any matches this season. His previous IPL experience came with Kolkata Knight Riders, where he played two games during the 2020 edition held in the United Arab Emirates amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Also Read - IPL 2026: Has Jasprit Bumrah lost his magic with ball? Here's what we have learnt so far Banton played a crucial role for England in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, making 155 runs, including a crucial unbeaten knock of 63 runs off 41 balls against Scotland, where he helped his side secure a five-wicket win. He was named Player of the Match for that performance. GT, who have won two of their past matches after starting the tournament with two losses, will be aiming to make it three wins in five games against a winless KKR at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday. The Shubman Gill-led side currently stands in sixth place in the points table. Gujarat Titans Squad: Shubman Gill(c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler(w), Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Ashok Sharma, Prasidh Krishna, Shahrukh Khan, Manav Suthar, Jason Holder, Kulwant Khejroliya, Anuj Rawat, Nishant Sindhu, Gurnoor Brar, Arshad Khan, Kumar Kushagra, Connor Esterhuizen, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Luke Wood, Jayant Yadav and Ishant Sharma. With inputs from agencies

After recovering with two straight wins following two early losses, GT will look to make it three in five against a winless KKR in Ahmedabad.

IPL 2026: GT sign Connor Esterhuizen to replace injured Tom Banton

There’s a quiet clarity in how Kumar Kushagra views the game. No buzzwords, no overcomplication, just a sharp understanding of situations, roles, and responsibility. In a conversation that feels as much about mindset as it is about skill, the young wicketkeeper-batter lays bare the thought process shaping his rise. At the heart of his approach lies adaptability. Pressure, for Kushagra, isn’t about choosing between keeping or batting, it’s about reading the moment.&nbsp;“If I am keeping, I will think from behind… if I am not batting, I will be sitting outside and then thinking about it.” That situational awareness carries into his batting. Labels like ‘aggressive’ or ‘calm’ don’t resonate with him. “There is nothing like aggressive or being calm. It's all about how the situation is asking or the team is asking from you.” It’s a philosophy rooted in modern T20 cricket, fluid roles, quick recalibration, and constant awareness. Whether it’s maximizing the powerplay or absorbing pressure after wickets, Kushagra’s decision-making is dictated by context, not instinct alone.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/from-traitor-to-hero-iran-release-assets-of-women-captain-zahra-ghanbari-amid-australian-asylum-row-1776092667633">From ‘Traitor’ to Hero? Iran release assets of women’s captain Zahra Ghanbari amid Australian asylum row</a>

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Behind the stumps, his growth has been shaped by elite exposure. Working under Parthiv Patel and keeping to someone like Rashid Khan proved transformational. “Keeping Rashid Khan in that speed… that helped me a lot and Parthiv sir also gave me a lot of drills.” But beyond technique, it’s the mental game that stands out. Kushagra believes consistency is tougher than bouncing back. “When there are expectations… that’s a very tricky part. You have to maintain that consistency.”&nbsp;And underpinning it all is a simple, powerful driving force, family. “Definitely my dad… he had that aim that first you have to play for the Indian team.” Looking ahead, Kushagra, a JSW athlete, doesn’t want to be boxed into a single role. “Flexible middle order batter would be a great answer… I can play anchor role also… I can finish the game.”&nbsp;In fact, finishing games is what he feels is most overlooked about him. “I have that capability… to finish off the game from any situation," he signed off.

Kumar Kushagra interview: Rising IPL wicketkeeper-batter reveals his mindset on pressure, finishing games, adaptability, and journey toward Team India

There’s a quiet clarity in how Kumar Kushagra views the game. No buzzwords, no overcomplication, just a sharp understanding of situations, roles, and responsibility. In a conversation that feels as much about mindset as it is about skill, the young wicketkeeper-batter lays bare the thought process shaping his rise. At the heart of his approach lies adaptability. Pressure, for Kushagra, isn’t about choosing between keeping or batting, it’s about reading the moment. “If I am keeping, I will think from behind… if I am not batting, I will be sitting outside and then thinking about it.” That situational awareness carries into his batting. Labels like ‘aggressive’ or ‘calm’ don’t resonate with him. “There is nothing like aggressive or being calm. It's all about how the situation is asking or the team is asking from you.” It’s a philosophy rooted in modern T20 cricket, fluid roles, quick recalibration, and constant awareness. Whether it’s maximizing the powerplay or absorbing pressure after wickets, Kushagra’s decision-making is dictated by context, not instinct alone. Also Read: From ‘Traitor’ to Hero? Iran release assets of women’s captain Zahra Ghanbari amid Australian asylum row

21-year-old Kumar Kushagra opens up on reading match situations, finishing games, and why adaptability, not aggression, is his biggest strength

IPL 2026: ‘I can anchor, attack and finish, whatever the team needs', says 21-year-old Kumar Kushagra

Former Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand shared a warm message for Shubman Gill and the Gujarat Titans for the upcoming fixtures of IPL 2026. Posting on X on Sunday, Ferdinand revealed he had kicked off his day by watching the IPL clash. He added that his packed schedule would also include the Chelsea vs Manchester City at Stamford Bridge, followed by a live episode of his podcast and later tuning into the The Masters. In his post, he enthusiastically cheered for Gill and the Titans while outlining his “Super Sunday” plans.&nbsp;“Super Sunday… Feet up! First up… Let’s goooo @ShubmanGill @gujarat_titans Then let’s see if City puts pressure on Arsenal. Then Rio Presents Live, finishing&nbsp;off with Rory winning the Masters," Ferdinand tweeted on Sunday evening.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-rohit-sharma-scripts-history-becomes-first-player-for-mi-to-achieve-this-record-1776064404685">IPL 2026: Rohit Sharma scripts history, becomes first player for MI to achieve THIS record</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Super Sunday… Feet up! First up… Let’s goooo <a href="https://twitter.com/ShubmanGill?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ShubmanGill</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/gujarat_titans?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@gujarat_titans</a> Then let’s see if City put pressure on Arsenal. Then Rio Presents Live Finishing off with Rory winning the Masters 🤣👍🏽&mdash; Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) <a href="https://twitter.com/rioferdy5/status/2043298177634173150?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 12, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

This isn’t the first time Ferdinand has praised Gill. Back in February, the former England defender spoke about the young batter, noting how quickly he stood out for his nature compared to other athletes he has met.&nbsp;“I meet a lot of sports stars on my travels, but not many have shown me their curious mind so quickly, like Shubman," Ferdinand had said.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/2026-augusta-masters-prize-money-how-much-rory-mcilroy-and-other-top-10-players-won-1776060965318">Masters Prize Money - How much Rory McIlroy won his second consecutive title</a>&nbsp;Ferdinand also interacted with fans on the social media, mentioning that he intends to visit India during the season to experience IPL matches live from the stadium.&nbsp;&nbsp;Meanwhile, a brilliant spell from Prasidh Krishna, who claimed four wickets, helped his team restrict Lucknow to 164/8. In the chase, Gill (56) and Buttler (60) struck fine half-centuries to guide Gujarat to a convincing seven-wicket win at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

In a post on X, Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand enthusiastically cheered for Gill and the Titans while outlining his Super Sunday plans.

Former Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand shared a warm message for Shubman Gill and the Gujarat Titans for the upcoming fixtures of IPL 2026. Posting on X on Sunday, Ferdinand revealed he had kicked off his day by watching the IPL clash. He added that his packed schedule would also include the Chelsea vs Manchester City at Stamford Bridge, followed by a live episode of his podcast and later tuning into the The Masters. In his post, he enthusiastically cheered for Gill and the Titans while outlining his “Super Sunday” plans. “Super Sunday… Feet up! First up… Let’s goooo @ShubmanGill @gujarat_titans Then let’s see if City puts pressure on Arsenal. Then Rio Presents Live, finishing off with Rory winning the Masters," Ferdinand tweeted on Sunday evening. Also Read - IPL 2026: Rohit Sharma scripts history, becomes first player for MI to achieve THIS record

In a post on X, Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand enthusiastically cheered for Gill and the Titans while outlining his Super Sunday plans.

'Let’s go Gujarat Titans': Manchester United legend backs Shubman Gill, tweet goes viral

Former South Africa player Dale Steyn has called out countryman David Miller for refusing to take a single that led to Delhi Capitals' loss vs Gujarat Titans (GT) in IPL 2026 on Wednesday (Apr 8).1 Needing two runs from two balls in chase of 211, DC were all but home when Miller denied Kuldeep Yadav an easy singles which could have tied the game with one ball still left. Instead, Miller took it upon himself to finish the game but failed to do so as GT won by one run on the last ball. Miller was down on his hunches after loss and was later consoled by DC coach Hemang Badani in the dressing room.<h2>Steyn says Miller 'too good a player to deny single'</h2>Speaking on ESPNCricinfo's TimeOut after the match, Steyn said: "You are reading Kuldeep's body language there (before single was denied), where he is telling Miller, 'Trust me, I've got this.' And you see that as he's hit it, he's taken off for the run, but then decided against it. He was backing himself. He just hit a 106-metre six, so he's in the zone. He was feeling it."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-could-have-been-smarter-dc-skipper-axar-after-miller-s-single-refusal-costs-win-vs-gt-1775713267973">IPL 2026 | 'Could have been smarter': DC skipper Axar after Miller's single refusal costs win vs GT</a>"But Miller's too good a player not to take a single. You take what's given to you, it's a draw or a tie, and then you back your tail end there in terms of Kuldeep to get that single. Or even if he misses it, that you're quick enough and smart enough to run and get that bye, which in the case of Kuldeep wasn't able to do. Maybe just a slight hesitation, believing that Miller's the kind of player that can hit the ball off the ground. And errors that will cost them massively," he added.<h2>Not Miller's night</h2>David Miller came to the crease at 5th down in 11th over but retired in the 13th over at 130/3 and came back in the 17th over at 160/5. KL Rahul was dismissed on the last of the over after scoring a brilliant 92 off 41 balls, leaving Miller to do the job. The Protea did his best, scoring 41 off 20 balls, but his refusal of single when the match could have been tied, cost the team two point as DC managed 209/8 in 20 overs.

Needing two runs from two balls in chase of 211, DC were all but home when Miller denied Kuldeep Yadav an easy singles which could have tied the game with one ball still left. Instead, Miller took it upon himself to finish the game but failed to do so as GT won by one run on the last ball.

Former South Africa player Dale Steyn has called out countryman David Miller for refusing to take a single that led to Delhi Capitals' loss vs Gujarat Titans (GT) in IPL 2026 on Wednesday (Apr 8).1 Needing two runs from two balls in chase of 211, DC were all but home when Miller denied Kuldeep Yadav an easy singles which could have tied the game with one ball still left. Instead, Miller took it upon himself to finish the game but failed to do so as GT won by one run on the last ball. Miller was down on his hunches after loss and was later consoled by DC coach Hemang Badani in the dressing room. Steyn says Miller 'too good a player to deny single' Speaking on ESPNCricinfo's TimeOut after the match, Steyn said: "You are reading Kuldeep's body language there (before single was denied), where he is telling Miller, 'Trust me, I've got this.' And you see that as he's hit it, he's taken off for the run, but then decided against it. He was backing himself. He just hit a 106-metre six, so he's in the zone. He was feeling it." Also Read - IPL 2026 | 'Could have been smarter': DC skipper Axar after Miller's single refusal costs win vs GT "But Miller's too good a player not to take a single. You take what's given to you, it's a draw or a tie, and then you back your tail end there in terms of Kuldeep to get that single. Or even if he misses it, that you're quick enough and smart enough to run and get that bye, which in the case of Kuldeep wasn't able to do. Maybe just a slight hesitation, believing that Miller's the kind of player that can hit the ball off the ground. And errors that will cost them massively," he added. Not Miller's night David Miller came to the crease at 5th down in 11th over but retired in the 13th over at 130/3 and came back in the 17th over at 160/5. KL Rahul was dismissed on the last of the over after scoring a brilliant 92 off 41 balls, leaving Miller to do the job. The Protea did his best, scoring 41 off 20 balls, but his refusal of single when the match could have been tied, cost the team two point as DC managed 209/8 in 20 overs.

Needing two runs from two balls in chase of 211, DC were all but home when Miller denied Kuldeep Yadav an easy singles which could have tied the game with one ball still left. Instead, Miller took it upon himself to finish the game but failed to do so as GT won by one run on the last ball.

IPL 2026 | 'He was feeling it': Ex-Protea Steyn explains why DC's Miller denied costly single vs GT

Gujarat Titans won the IPL 2026 match against Delhi Capitals on Wednesday (Apr 8) by one run at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi to get first points of the season. Needing two runs of last two balls in a chase of 211, DC's David Miller denied taking a single on the penultimate ball which eventually came back to haunt the team. On the last ball, GT's Prasidh Krishna bowled a slower bouncer which Miller missed connecting and his partner Kuldeep Yadav was run-out. This is DC's first loss of the season after winning first two matches but they sit pretty on fourth place with four points from three matches. GT, meanwhile, are sixth with two points from win vs DC after losing the first two of three games played so far.<h2>KL Rahul gives everything in chase for DC</h2>The Capitals started the chase beautifully, scoring 50 inside the powerplay and finishing the first six overs at 63/0. KL Rahul anchored the innings when Pathum Nissanka (41 off 24) was attacking and took the scoring on himself after his dismissal in ninth over. Rahul added 25 quick runs with Nitish Rana (5) for the second wicket before Rashid Khan dismissed Rana and DC's hero of first two matches, Sameer Rizvi, on back-to-back to balls in the 10th over.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-even-great-bumrah-was-thinking-steyn-says-sooryvanshi-15-has-instilled-fear-in-bowlers-1775626145221">IPL 2026 | Steyn says 15-year-old Sooryvanshi has instilled fear in bowlers</a>David Miller came to the crease but retired in the 13th over at 130/3 and came back in the 17th over at 160/5. KL Rahul was dismissed on the last of the over after scoring a brilliant 82 off 41 balls, leaving Miller to do the job. The Protea did his best, scoring 41 off 20 balls, but his refusal of single when the match could have been tied, cost the team two point as DC managed 209/8 in 20 overs.<h2>Gujarat top-middle order fires</h2>Batting first under the threat of rain, Gujarat lost first wicket in Sai Sudharsan in the third over. Shubman Gill (70 off 45), Jos Buttler (52 off 27), and Washington Sundar (55 off 32 balls) then did the bulk of scoring and took GT past 200 as they finished at 210/4 in 20 overs. For DC, Mukesh Kumar took 2/55 in four overs while Lungi Ngidi and Kuldeep Yadav picked 1/24 and 1/42, respectively.

Needing two runs of last two balls in a chase of 211, DC's David Miller denied taking a single on the penultimate ball which eventually came back to haunt the team. On the last ball, GT's Prasidh Krishna bowled a slower bouncer which Miller missed and his partner Kuldeep Yadav was run-out.

Gujarat Titans won the IPL 2026 match against Delhi Capitals on Wednesday (Apr 8) by one run at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi to get first points of the season. Needing two runs of last two balls in a chase of 211, DC's David Miller denied taking a single on the penultimate ball which eventually came back to haunt the team. On the last ball, GT's Prasidh Krishna bowled a slower bouncer which Miller missed connecting and his partner Kuldeep Yadav was run-out. This is DC's first loss of the season after winning first two matches but they sit pretty on fourth place with four points from three matches. GT, meanwhile, are sixth with two points from win vs DC after losing the first two of three games played so far. KL Rahul gives everything in chase for DC The Capitals started the chase beautifully, scoring 50 inside the powerplay and finishing the first six overs at 63/0. KL Rahul anchored the innings when Pathum Nissanka (41 off 24) was attacking and took the scoring on himself after his dismissal in ninth over. Rahul added 25 quick runs with Nitish Rana (5) for the second wicket before Rashid Khan dismissed Rana and DC's hero of first two matches, Sameer Rizvi, on back-to-back to balls in the 10th over. Also Read - IPL 2026 | Steyn says 15-year-old Sooryvanshi has instilled fear in bowlers David Miller came to the crease but retired in the 13th over at 130/3 and came back in the 17th over at 160/5. KL Rahul was dismissed on the last of the over after scoring a brilliant 82 off 41 balls, leaving Miller to do the job. The Protea did his best, scoring 41 off 20 balls, but his refusal of single when the match could have been tied, cost the team two point as DC managed 209/8 in 20 overs. Gujarat top-middle order fires Batting first under the threat of rain, Gujarat lost first wicket in Sai Sudharsan in the third over. Shubman Gill (70 off 45), Jos Buttler (52 off 27), and Washington Sundar (55 off 32 balls) then did the bulk of scoring and took GT past 200 as they finished at 210/4 in 20 overs. For DC, Mukesh Kumar took 2/55 in four overs while Lungi Ngidi and Kuldeep Yadav picked 1/24 and 1/42, respectively.

Needing two runs of last two balls in a chase of 211, DC's David Miller denied taking a single on the penultimate ball which eventually came back to haunt the team. On the last ball, GT's Prasidh Krishna bowled a slower bouncer which Miller missed and his partner Kuldeep Yadav was run-out.

Who won yesterday's IPL 2026 match between Gujarat Titans vs Delhi Capitals? Check result

Rajasthan Royals maintained their perfect record in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) on Saturday (Mar 4) as they won a last-over thriller against hosts Gujarat Titans. Playing at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, showed fight after a middle-order collapse, but could not prevent the six-run defeat. The win means Gujarat have lost both their matches so far, while Rajasthan have a flawless record of two wins in two matches. &nbsp;<h2>RR win thriller</h2>Spinner Ravi Bishnoi took four wickets but it was Deshpande who held his nerve to deny Gujarat 11 runs in the final over while chasing 211 for victory at their home in Ahmedabad.Deshpande started with a wide to Kagiso Rabada, who hit an unbeaten 23, but soon nailed his yorkers and dismissed Gujarat's stand-in-skipper Rashid Khan, who made 24, on the fifth ball.&nbsp;He gave away just four runs as Rajasthan celebrated their second win to take the top spot from Delhi Capitals, who beat Mumbai Indians in the first match of the day in Delhi.&nbsp;"The discussion was clear, like, you know, we just need to hit one boundary," said Rashid. "And I think Tushar bowled really well. He bowled some exceptional yorkers."&nbsp;Delhi and Punjab Kings have two wins in two matches but Rajasthan, led by Riyan Parag, are number one in the 10-team table with a better net run-rate. England pace bowler Jofra Archer was equally effective as he bowled the 19th over for just four runs when Gujarat need 15 to win from the last 12 balls.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-sanju-samson-5-highest-individual-score-in-a-lost-chase-in-ipl-yusuf-pathan-kl-rahul-shaun-marsh-ipl-2026-1774084136030">From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</a>&nbsp;"I took a challenge thinking that let's go full and fast," said Parag on going with two quicks in overs 19 and 20.&nbsp;"It's insane that they (Archer and Tushar) executed as we wanted."&nbsp;Gujarat opener Sai Sudharsan top-scored with 73 and Jos Buttler hit 26 but the batting collapsed after they looked good on 127-2 in 12 overs.&nbsp;Rashid and Rabada then threatened to pull off the chase with late cameos and a 43-run eighth-wicket partnership but it was not to be. Impact substitute Bishnoi, a leg-spinner, took down Sudharsan and struck regular blows to rattle the batting as he went past 200 T20 wickets.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-cameron-green-to-liam-livingstone-5-most-expensive-players-in-ipl-2026-auctions-matheesha-pathirana-kartik-sharma-prashant-veer-1774031148132">From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</a>&nbsp;Earlier Rajasthan posted a competitive 210-6 after they elected to bat first with wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel hitting 75 and opener Yashasvi Jaiswal 55. Left-handers Jaiswal and 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who hit an 18-ball 31, got the team off to a flier with an opening stand of 70 in 6.2 overs.&nbsp;Sooryavanshi, a T20 batting sensation who blasted a 17-ball 52 in his team's opening win, unleashed his power with five fours and one six before leg-spinner Rashid cut short his innings. Jaiswal kept up pace and put on 56 runs with Jurel to strengthen the foundations of the tall total.&nbsp;Rajasthan wobbled with a few wickets including Shimron Hetmyer out for 18 but Jurel took the attack to the opposition with five fours and five sixes in his 42-ball knock, but it was not enough.

Playing at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, showed fight after a middle-order collapse, but could not prevent the six-run defeat. The win means Gujarat have lost both their matches so far, while Rajasthan have a flawless record of two wins in two matches.  

Rajasthan Royals maintained their perfect record in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) on Saturday (Mar 4) as they won a last-over thriller against hosts Gujarat Titans. Playing at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, showed fight after a middle-order collapse, but could not prevent the six-run defeat. The win means Gujarat have lost both their matches so far, while Rajasthan have a flawless record of two wins in two matches. RR win thriller Spinner Ravi Bishnoi took four wickets but it was Deshpande who held his nerve to deny Gujarat 11 runs in the final over while chasing 211 for victory at their home in Ahmedabad. Deshpande started with a wide to Kagiso Rabada, who hit an unbeaten 23, but soon nailed his yorkers and dismissed Gujarat's stand-in-skipper Rashid Khan, who made 24, on the fifth ball. He gave away just four runs as Rajasthan celebrated their second win to take the top spot from Delhi Capitals, who beat Mumbai Indians in the first match of the day in Delhi. "The discussion was clear, like, you know, we just need to hit one boundary," said Rashid. "And I think Tushar bowled really well. He bowled some exceptional yorkers." Delhi and Punjab Kings have two wins in two matches but Rajasthan, led by Riyan Parag, are number one in the 10-team table with a better net run-rate. England pace bowler Jofra Archer was equally effective as he bowled the 19th over for just four runs when Gujarat need 15 to win from the last 12 balls. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL "I took a challenge thinking that let's go full and fast," said Parag on going with two quicks in overs 19 and 20. "It's insane that they (Archer and Tushar) executed as we wanted." Gujarat opener Sai Sudharsan top-scored with 73 and Jos Buttler hit 26 but the batting collapsed after they looked good on 127-2 in 12 overs. Rashid and Rabada then threatened to pull off the chase with late cameos and a 43-run eighth-wicket partnership but it was not to be. Impact substitute Bishnoi, a leg-spinner, took down Sudharsan and struck regular blows to rattle the batting as he went past 200 T20 wickets. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions Earlier Rajasthan posted a competitive 210-6 after they elected to bat first with wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel hitting 75 and opener Yashasvi Jaiswal 55. Left-handers Jaiswal and 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who hit an 18-ball 31, got the team off to a flier with an opening stand of 70 in 6.2 overs. Sooryavanshi, a T20 batting sensation who blasted a 17-ball 52 in his team's opening win, unleashed his power with five fours and one six before leg-spinner Rashid cut short his innings. Jaiswal kept up pace and put on 56 runs with Jurel to strengthen the foundations of the tall total. Rajasthan wobbled with a few wickets including Shimron Hetmyer out for 18 but Jurel took the attack to the opposition with five fours and five sixes in his 42-ball knock, but it was not enough.

Playing at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, showed fight after a middle-order collapse, but could not prevent the six-run defeat. The win means Gujarat have lost both their matches so far, while Rajasthan have a flawless record of two wins in two matches. &nbsp;

IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals down Gujarat Titans in last-over thriller to continue flawless run

Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill has stated that he is not experiencing any additional pressure ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 season and explained that his main objective is to contribute to the team’s success and help secure another title, rather than focusing on individual records. Speaking at a pre-tournament press conference, Gill said that his performances over the past few seasons have been consistent and therefore he does not feel the need to prove himself again.&nbsp;&nbsp;The 26-year-old also mentioned that he has been one of the top run-scorers in recent IPL seasons and feels that if the team continues to play well together, they have a strong chance of winning another trophy.&nbsp;"I think if you look at the past three or four seasons, I think I have the most runs in the IPL. So I don't think I have anything to prove in this season particularly. And the four years that I have played for this team, I think we have done decently well as a team. And I think I have done decently well as a batsman," Gill said in the pre-tournament press conference.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-rcb-pacer-nuwan-thushara-set-to-miss-season-due-to-this-reason-1774584288126">IPL 2026: RCB pacer Nuwan Thushara set to miss season due to THIS reason</a>&nbsp;"So I don't think I need to prove to anyone my worth. I think I need to do what I have been doing for the past four years. And as a team, we need to be consistent, which I think we have been. And if we continue doing that sooner or later, I think we will win that trophy once more,” he added.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/carolina-marin-drops-curtains-on-illustrious-career-former-olympic-champion-announces-official-retirement-1774539304209">Former Olympic champion Carolina Marin announces official retirement</a>&nbsp;In his IPL career so far, Gill has played 118 matches and has scored 3,866 runs at an average of 39.44, including four centuries and 26 half-centuries. As the new season approaches, he will look to build on this record and guide Gujarat Titans towards further success.&nbsp;The 2022 champions, Gujarat Titans, will kick off their IPL 2026 campaign against Punjab Kings at Mullanpur on Mar 31.

The 2022 champions, Gujarat Titans, will kick off their IPL 2026 campaign against Punjab Kings at Mullanpur on Mar 31.

Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill has stated that he is not experiencing any additional pressure ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 season and explained that his main objective is to contribute to the team’s success and help secure another title, rather than focusing on individual records. Speaking at a pre-tournament press conference, Gill said that his performances over the past few seasons have been consistent and therefore he does not feel the need to prove himself again. The 26-year-old also mentioned that he has been one of the top run-scorers in recent IPL seasons and feels that if the team continues to play well together, they have a strong chance of winning another trophy. "I think if you look at the past three or four seasons, I think I have the most runs in the IPL. So I don't think I have anything to prove in this season particularly. And the four years that I have played for this team, I think we have done decently well as a team. And I think I have done decently well as a batsman," Gill said in the pre-tournament press conference. Also Read - IPL 2026: RCB pacer Nuwan Thushara set to miss season due to THIS reason "So I don't think I need to prove to anyone my worth. I think I need to do what I have been doing for the past four years. And as a team, we need to be consistent, which I think we have been. And if we continue doing that sooner or later, I think we will win that trophy once more,” he added. Also Read - Former Olympic champion Carolina Marin announces official retirement In his IPL career so far, Gill has played 118 matches and has scored 3,866 runs at an average of 39.44, including four centuries and 26 half-centuries. As the new season approaches, he will look to build on this record and guide Gujarat Titans towards further success. The 2022 champions, Gujarat Titans, will kick off their IPL 2026 campaign against Punjab Kings at Mullanpur on Mar 31.

The 2022 champions, Gujarat Titans, will kick off their IPL 2026 campaign against Punjab Kings at Mullanpur on Mar 31.

'I don't think I have anything to prove': GT skipper Shubman Gill ahead of IPL 2026

Gujarat Titans (GT) look to have one of the strongest squads going into the 19th season of the Indian Premier League. Here's who all made it to their final 25 for IPL 2026.

Gujarat Titans (GT) look to have one of the strongest squads going into the 19th season of the Indian Premier League. Here's who all made it to their final 25 for IPL 2026.

IPL 2026: Check out GT final squad; batters, bowlers, keepers and more

Shubman Gill will have a point to prove as the Gujarat Titans prepare for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) season, which starts on Saturday (Mar 28). Gill, India’s captain in ODI and Tests, was dropped from the T20 World Cup squad in January and will have a point to prove during IPL 2026. Former India cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara highlighted the issue and why Gill would be more than prepared for the tournament, where he captains the the Gujarat Titans.<h2>Gill to prove a point in IPL 2026</h2>Speaking on JioHotstar’s ‘Game Plan – Know Your Team’, JioStar expert Pujara discussed how the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup snub could motivate Gill in IPL 2026. The Indian batter was instrumental in India’s Asia Cup success in September, but was sensationally omitted from the World Cup squad, with Rinku Singh and Ishan Kishan instead coming into the frame.&nbsp;“The T20 World Cup squad snub will definitely fire up Shubman Gill. He is a quality player suited for all three formats. If he has a good IPL 2026 season, he will surely put his name in India’s T20I squad. He is leading the Test squad and is also the ODI captain,” Pujara said while answering about Gill.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a>&nbsp;“He is a multi-format player. If he has a good season, he will be back in the scheme of things for the Indian team. There will be some pressure on him because he has not been part of the India squad in the shortest format. But at the same time, it is a great opportunity for him to carry on batting the way he has. He needs to try and accelerate a little more because that is something he has been working on. This IPL season is the perfect one for him to show he can bat at a strike rate of 150 to 160,” added Pujara.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a>&nbsp;GT will start their IPL 2026 campaign under Shubman Gill’s captaincy on Mar 31 when they face Punjab Kings in Mullanpur. Their first home match will be on April 4 when they face the Rajasthan Royals at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

Shubman Gill was instrumental in India’s Asia Cup success in September, but was sensationally omitted from the World Cup squad, with Rinku Singh and Ishan Kishan instead coming into the frame.

Shubman Gill will have a point to prove as the Gujarat Titans prepare for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) season, which starts on Saturday (Mar 28). Gill, India’s captain in ODI and Tests, was dropped from the T20 World Cup squad in January and will have a point to prove during IPL 2026. Former India cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara highlighted the issue and why Gill would be more than prepared for the tournament, where he captains the the Gujarat Titans. Gill to prove a point in IPL 2026 Speaking on JioHotstar’s ‘Game Plan – Know Your Team’, JioStar expert Pujara discussed how the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup snub could motivate Gill in IPL 2026. The Indian batter was instrumental in India’s Asia Cup success in September, but was sensationally omitted from the World Cup squad, with Rinku Singh and Ishan Kishan instead coming into the frame. “The T20 World Cup squad snub will definitely fire up Shubman Gill. He is a quality player suited for all three formats. If he has a good IPL 2026 season, he will surely put his name in India’s T20I squad. He is leading the Test squad and is also the ODI captain,” Pujara said while answering about Gill. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds “He is a multi-format player. If he has a good season, he will be back in the scheme of things for the Indian team. There will be some pressure on him because he has not been part of the India squad in the shortest format. But at the same time, it is a great opportunity for him to carry on batting the way he has. He needs to try and accelerate a little more because that is something he has been working on. This IPL season is the perfect one for him to show he can bat at a strike rate of 150 to 160,” added Pujara. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli GT will start their IPL 2026 campaign under Shubman Gill’s captaincy on Mar 31 when they face Punjab Kings in Mullanpur. Their first home match will be on April 4 when they face the Rajasthan Royals at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

Shubman Gill was instrumental in India’s Asia Cup success in September, but was sensationally omitted from the World Cup squad, with Rinku Singh and Ishan Kishan instead coming into the frame.

IPL 2026: Cheteshwar Pujara backs Shubman Gill to bounce back after T20 World Cup snub

IPL 2026 auction: Check out GT final squad; batters, bowlers, keepers and more

Gujarat Titans (GT) will enter the IPL 2026 mini auction with a crunched purse (INR 12.90 crore) as compared to others, and five slots to fill, including four from the overseas quota. Let’s check out their options.

Gujarat Titans (GT) will enter the IPL 2026 mini auction with a crunched purse (INR 12.90 crore) as compared to others, and five slots to fill, including four from the overseas quota. Let’s check out their options.

IPL 2026 Auction – 5 Players Gujarat Titans could target

Amid ongoing speculation about his international future, India’s ODI stalwart Virat Kohli has returned to training in London, thanking Gujarat Titans assistant coach Naeem Amin for assisting in an indoor session. “Thanks for helping out with the hit, brother. Always lovely to see you,” Kohli wrote on Instagram, sharing a photo with Amin. The coach, who runs the Mighty Willow Academy across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and London, reshared the post with the message: “Good to see you, brother! See you soon.”&nbsp;Amin, a former Sunrisers Hyderabad staff member in the IPL, has previously hosted top players for practice, including India all-rounder Hardik Pandya. Since retiring from Tests and T20Is in June 2024, Kohli’s cricketing focus has shifted to ODIs and the IPL, where he plays for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The 35-year-old last featured in competitive cricket in the IPL 2025 final, scoring a crucial 43 to guide RCB to their first-ever title with a six-run win over Punjab Kings at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium.&nbsp;Fans will have to wait until October 2025 to see Kohli back in action, as India’s next ODI assignment comes during their white-ball tour of Australia. Alongside Rohit Sharma, Kohli is expected to feature in the three-match series starting October 19 in Perth, followed by games in Adelaide (October 23) and Sydney (October 25).<h2>Leeds pitch used for England-India Test rated ‘very good’</h2>The pitch used for the opening Test between England and India at Headingley, Leeds, has received a ‘very good’ rating, while the surfaces for the following three Tests were rated ‘satisfactory’, according to the ICC’s latest pitch and outfield assessments.&nbsp;The verdicts come in the aftermath of a gripping Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series, which ended 2-2 after Shubman Gill’s side clinched a nail-biting six-run win in the fifth Test at The Oval. Remarkably, all five matches went the full distance, with only the Manchester Test ending in a draw. At Headingley, both the pitch and outfield earned a ‘very good’ grade. The second Test at Edgbaston, Birmingham, saw the pitch rated ‘satisfactory’ and the outfield ‘very good’ — ratings that remained unchanged for the third and fourth Tests at Lord’s, London, and Old Trafford, Manchester.&nbsp;The ICC has yet to announce the pitch and outfield ratings for the final Test at The Oval. By contrast, in the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy, four of the five pitches received the top-tier ‘very good’ rating under the ICC’s updated evaluation criteria.

Virat Kohli begins ODI comeback prep with indoor session in London

Amid ongoing speculation about his international future, India’s ODI stalwart Virat Kohli has returned to training in London, thanking Gujarat Titans assistant coach Naeem Amin for assisting in an indoor session. “Thanks for helping out with the hit, brother. Always lovely to see you,” Kohli wrote on Instagram, sharing a photo with Amin. The coach, who runs the Mighty Willow Academy across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and London, reshared the post with the message: “Good to see you, brother! See you soon.” Amin, a former Sunrisers Hyderabad staff member in the IPL, has previously hosted top players for practice, including India all-rounder Hardik Pandya. Since retiring from Tests and T20Is in June 2024, Kohli’s cricketing focus has shifted to ODIs and the IPL, where he plays for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The 35-year-old last featured in competitive cricket in the IPL 2025 final, scoring a crucial 43 to guide RCB to their first-ever title with a six-run win over Punjab Kings at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium. Fans will have to wait until October 2025 to see Kohli back in action, as India’s next ODI assignment comes during their white-ball tour of Australia. Alongside Rohit Sharma, Kohli is expected to feature in the three-match series starting October 19 in Perth, followed by games in Adelaide (October 23) and Sydney (October 25). Leeds pitch used for England-India Test rated ‘very good’ The pitch used for the opening Test between England and India at Headingley, Leeds, has received a ‘very good’ rating, while the surfaces for the following three Tests were rated ‘satisfactory’, according to the ICC’s latest pitch and outfield assessments. The verdicts come in the aftermath of a gripping Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series, which ended 2-2 after Shubman Gill’s side clinched a nail-biting six-run win in the fifth Test at The Oval. Remarkably, all five matches went the full distance, with only the Manchester Test ending in a draw. At Headingley, both the pitch and outfield earned a ‘very good’ grade. The second Test at Edgbaston, Birmingham, saw the pitch rated ‘satisfactory’ and the outfield ‘very good’ — ratings that remained unchanged for the third and fourth Tests at Lord’s, London, and Old Trafford, Manchester. The ICC has yet to announce the pitch and outfield ratings for the final Test at The Oval. By contrast, in the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy, four of the five pitches received the top-tier ‘very good’ rating under the ICC’s updated evaluation criteria.

Amin, a former Sunrisers Hyderabad staff member in the IPL, has previously hosted top players for practice, including India all-rounder Hardik Pandya

Sai Sudharsan had a bumper IPL 2025, having scored 759 runs in 15 contested matches while averaging over 54 and striking at 156.17. Although he stayed at the top of the run-scoring sheet this season, his exploits failed to guide his team, Gujarat Titans (GT), deeper into the tournament. Mumbai Indians beat Gujarat by 20 runs in the Eliminator on Friday (May 30), knocking them out of the final race. Sudharsan, however, vows to take plenty out of it.&nbsp;Much like how he performed in all league matches leading to the playoffs, Sai was among runs against Mumbai, keeping GT alive in the run chase in the do-or-die clash. Chasing 229, Sai had GT on the front despite losing his partner, Shubman Gill, early inside the first over. The left-handed batter continued his ominous touch, hitting a crucial 80 off 49 balls, including a six and 10 fours. &nbsp;Although Sai has made his white-ball debut for India and was later picked in the 18-man squad for the upcoming England Tests, he still wishes to work on his T20 game before he plays this format again. He even addressed his chances of playing at next year’s T20 World Cup, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-england-lions-vs-india-a-day-1-karun-nair-stays-unbeaten-on-186-test-hopefuls-among-runs-dhruv-jurel-sarfaraz-khan-1748671225027">England Lions vs India-A, Day 1: Karun Nair stays unbeaten on 186, Test hopefuls among runs</a> &nbsp;"I mean, playing for the country is obviously a dream for everybody, so I would love to do that," Sai said of his chances for the T20 World Cup next year.&nbsp; &nbsp;"But I'm not thinking on those lines because if you see about the season, I have a lot of things to improve as a T20 batter. There are so many facets of the game, or so many sectors, I should improve when I play T20 again. So, I'm focusing more on that. Of course, when I get an opportunity, I will give my best for the country,” he continued.&nbsp; &nbsp;Looking in hindsight, Sai and every GT dressing room member were deeply disappointed with the result despite leading the points table for a major part of the tournament. &nbsp;"It's good to see that I had a good season or I was consistent enough for my team, but I think when the job is not finished, you don't get the ultimate satisfaction when you get back home.&nbsp; &nbsp;“So, definitely, there's a lot of disappointment in the [team] environment because of the way we played the first 12 or 13 games, which was fantastic to see as a group or as a team from outside. Even when, in hindsight, you look at a season like this, I think our team was so good they did a lot of jobs really well.&nbsp; &nbsp;“So, finishing a tournament like this, definitely it doesn't give that complete satisfaction. But, yeah, appreciating the performances and, of course, learning from it is the is the thing forward,” he added. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Sai will now link up with the India-A squad in England for the second warm-up game against England Lions in Northampton, starting June 10. Should he impress the selectors in his limited red-ball outing during the shadow tour, Sai could make his Test debut sometime during the five-match Test series.&nbsp;

GT opener Sai Sudharsan takes plenty from bumper IPL 2025 amid elimination disappointment

Sai Sudharsan had a bumper IPL 2025, having scored 759 runs in 15 contested matches while averaging over 54 and striking at 156.17. Although he stayed at the top of the run-scoring sheet this season, his exploits failed to guide his team, Gujarat Titans (GT), deeper into the tournament. Mumbai Indians beat Gujarat by 20 runs in the Eliminator on Friday (May 30), knocking them out of the final race. Sudharsan, however, vows to take plenty out of it. Much like how he performed in all league matches leading to the playoffs, Sai was among runs against Mumbai, keeping GT alive in the run chase in the do-or-die clash. Chasing 229, Sai had GT on the front despite losing his partner, Shubman Gill, early inside the first over. The left-handed batter continued his ominous touch, hitting a crucial 80 off 49 balls, including a six and 10 fours. Although Sai has made his white-ball debut for India and was later picked in the 18-man squad for the upcoming England Tests, he still wishes to work on his T20 game before he plays this format again. He even addressed his chances of playing at next year’s T20 World Cup, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Also read | England Lions vs India-A, Day 1: Karun Nair stays unbeaten on 186, Test hopefuls among runs "I mean, playing for the country is obviously a dream for everybody, so I would love to do that," Sai said of his chances for the T20 World Cup next year. "But I'm not thinking on those lines because if you see about the season, I have a lot of things to improve as a T20 batter. There are so many facets of the game, or so many sectors, I should improve when I play T20 again. So, I'm focusing more on that. Of course, when I get an opportunity, I will give my best for the country,” he continued. Looking in hindsight, Sai and every GT dressing room member were deeply disappointed with the result despite leading the points table for a major part of the tournament. "It's good to see that I had a good season or I was consistent enough for my team, but I think when the job is not finished, you don't get the ultimate satisfaction when you get back home. “So, definitely, there's a lot of disappointment in the [team] environment because of the way we played the first 12 or 13 games, which was fantastic to see as a group or as a team from outside. Even when, in hindsight, you look at a season like this, I think our team was so good they did a lot of jobs really well. “So, finishing a tournament like this, definitely it doesn't give that complete satisfaction. But, yeah, appreciating the performances and, of course, learning from it is the is the thing forward,” he added. Meanwhile, Sai will now link up with the India-A squad in England for the second warm-up game against England Lions in Northampton, starting June 10. Should he impress the selectors in his limited red-ball outing during the shadow tour, Sai could make his Test debut sometime during the five-match Test series.

Much like how he performed in all league matches leading to the playoffs, Sai was among runs against Mumbai, keeping GT alive in the run chase in the do-or-die clash.

Mumbai Indians (MI) and Gujarat Titans (GT) will face off in a crucial IPL 2025 Eliminator on Friday (May 30) in Mullanpur, with both aiming to cross this playoff hurdle and win back the coveted trophy. While the winner faces Punjab Kings in the Qualifier 2 in Ahmedabad on Sunday (June 1), the loser gets knocked out of the tournament, making it a do-or-die game. Here is the match preview of the IPL 2025 Eliminator between MI and GT.<h2>Preview – &nbsp;</h2>Starting with the former five-time champions Mumbai Indians, the Hardik Pandya-led star-studded franchise repeated past heroics to reach the final four this season. Following another shallow start to the season, Mumbai picked up pace after Jasprit Bumrah’s return, winning matches on the trot and sealing the playoff berth. Though they failed to finish inside the top two, they managed to keep their place intact, aiming to chase the ultimate glory – an IPL trophy. &nbsp;However, owing to the revised schedule caused by prevailing tensions between India and Pakistan early this month, several first-team players have returned to honour international commitments, with a few new faces joining the franchise just ahead of the playoffs. Their absence could likely hurt the plans heading into this Eliminator. &nbsp;Moreover, the focus remains on the bowling attack led by Bumrah.<h3>GT’s power run till the playoffs &nbsp;</h3>For the longest time this season, Gujarat stayed at the top of the points table. They looked like an unstoppable force unless the tournament resumed following a short break, where they lost matches in clusters and conceded the chance of bagging the top two spot.&nbsp; &nbsp;Despite having all the arsenal with them, they failed to get past the winning line, even losing to the bottom-placed Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their last league game. However, barring Jos Buttler and Kagiso Rabada, GT has secured their overseas players for the remaining matches this season.&nbsp; &nbsp;Also, considering they have their replacements ready for the playoffs, GT would bank on its run-scoring top-order to get the job done against high-flying Mumbai Indians. &nbsp;Here are the predicted playing XIs of both teams – &nbsp;Mumbai Indians - Rohit Sharma, Jonny Bairstow, Suryakumar Yadav, Charith Asalanka, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah and Ashwani Kumar/Karn&nbsp;Sharma &nbsp;Gujarat Titans - Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill, Kusal Mendis, Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Gerald Coetzee, Arshad Khan, R Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna

Preview - No second chance as Gujarat-Mumbai prepare for IPL 2025 Eliminator

Mumbai Indians (MI) and Gujarat Titans (GT) will face off in a crucial IPL 2025 Eliminator on Friday (May 30) in Mullanpur, with both aiming to cross this playoff hurdle and win back the coveted trophy. While the winner faces Punjab Kings in the Qualifier 2 in Ahmedabad on Sunday (June 1), the loser gets knocked out of the tournament, making it a do-or-die game. Here is the match preview of the IPL 2025 Eliminator between MI and GT. Preview – Starting with the former five-time champions Mumbai Indians, the Hardik Pandya-led star-studded franchise repeated past heroics to reach the final four this season. Following another shallow start to the season, Mumbai picked up pace after Jasprit Bumrah’s return, winning matches on the trot and sealing the playoff berth. Though they failed to finish inside the top two, they managed to keep their place intact, aiming to chase the ultimate glory – an IPL trophy. However, owing to the revised schedule caused by prevailing tensions between India and Pakistan early this month, several first-team players have returned to honour international commitments, with a few new faces joining the franchise just ahead of the playoffs. Their absence could likely hurt the plans heading into this Eliminator. Moreover, the focus remains on the bowling attack led by Bumrah. GT’s power run till the playoffs For the longest time this season, Gujarat stayed at the top of the points table. They looked like an unstoppable force unless the tournament resumed following a short break, where they lost matches in clusters and conceded the chance of bagging the top two spot. Despite having all the arsenal with them, they failed to get past the winning line, even losing to the bottom-placed Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their last league game. However, barring Jos Buttler and Kagiso Rabada, GT has secured their overseas players for the remaining matches this season. Also, considering they have their replacements ready for the playoffs, GT would bank on its run-scoring top-order to get the job done against high-flying Mumbai Indians. Here are the predicted playing XIs of both teams – Mumbai Indians - Rohit Sharma, Jonny Bairstow, Suryakumar Yadav, Charith Asalanka, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah and Ashwani Kumar/Karn Sharma Gujarat Titans - Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill, Kusal Mendis, Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Gerald Coetzee, Arshad Khan, R Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna

While the winner faces Punjab Kings in the Qualifier 2 in Ahmedabad on Sunday (June 1), the loser gets knocked out of the tournament, making it a do-or-die game.

With the stage all set for an epic Eliminator battle between GT and MI in New Chandigarh stadium, let us have a look at their stats and records.

With the stage all set for an epic Eliminator battle between GT and MI in New Chandigarh stadium, let's have a look at their stats and records.

IPL 2025 | GT vs MI Eliminator: Head-to-head, playoff records and iconic performances

In an era where 20-over cricket is dominated by power-hitting, batters playing with timing, class and touch are gems in themselves. One such incredible batter is<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sai-sudharsan"> Sai Sudharsan</a>, a tall elegant, left-handed batter from Tamil Nadu. The notable thing about Sai is how he crafts his innings. He neither swings hard nor blind slogs but he just finds the gaps, plays with a cool head, and builds his innings with patience. And now, the Gujarat Titans opener has earned his maiden India Test call-up, a reward for his calm consistency.&nbsp;Sai’s rise was steady and gritted with a lot of temperament. After showing promise in the TNPL, he quickly made his way into Tamil Nadu’s senior side. But it was the IPL that made people bite their nails. Picked by <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/gujarat-titans">Gujarat Titans i</a>n IPL 2022 for his base price of INR 20 lakh, he grabbed this opportunity with golden hands.&nbsp;Also Read<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ind-vs-eng-2025-pujara-calls-sarfaraz-khans-test-snub-unfortunate-but-at-the-same-time-1748262219716"> | IND vs ENG 2025: Pujara calls Sarfaraz Khan's Test snub 'unfortunate, but at the same time...'</a>&nbsp;In IPL 2023, Sudharsan smashed 362 runs in just eight matches highlighted by a breathtaking 47-ball 96 in the final against CSK. He followed that up with an even better IPL 2024, scoring 527 runs and becoming GT’s top scorer and scored his first IPL century on the way to become the fastest Indian to 1000 IPL runs. Currently, he leads the IPL 2025 orange cap leaderboard with 679 runs in 14 outings.&nbsp;Sudharsan plays with skill and sharp game awareness. He rotates strike, keeps dot balls low, and paces his innings smartly. That’s what makes him different. His calmness was further sharpened in England. Sai played county cricket for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/surrey">Surrey</a> in 2023, scoring a century and a fifty in five matches. More than numbers, it was the experience that helped him grow.&nbsp;“Playing in England, you cannot relax as a batsman, I struggled in the first few games, but I learned to play the ball late, with soft hands, close to the body.” &nbsp;Sai was quoted saying to the Indian Express. Former England captain Alec Stewart had guided him through that period and gave him tips to handle the lateral movement of the ball.&nbsp;Sport runs in his family blood, his father was an athlete for India, his mother played volleyball for Tamil Nadu. However, it is Sai’s calm mind and classy batting that has brought him here added to his family's support.&nbsp;From IPL stardom to the Test cap, Sai Sudharsan’s rise is a reminder that in cricket, elegance and class still matter.

The notable thing about Sai is how he crafts his innings. He neither swings hard nor blind slogs but he just finds the gaps, plays with a cool head, and builds his innings with patience.

In an era where 20-over cricket is dominated by power-hitting, batters playing with timing, class and touch are gems in themselves. One such incredible batter is Sai Sudharsan, a tall elegant, left-handed batter from Tamil Nadu. The notable thing about Sai is how he crafts his innings. He neither swings hard nor blind slogs but he just finds the gaps, plays with a cool head, and builds his innings with patience. And now, the Gujarat Titans opener has earned his maiden India Test call-up, a reward for his calm consistency. Sai’s rise was steady and gritted with a lot of temperament. After showing promise in the TNPL, he quickly made his way into Tamil Nadu’s senior side. But it was the IPL that made people bite their nails. Picked by Gujarat Titans in IPL 2022 for his base price of INR 20 lakh, he grabbed this opportunity with golden hands. Also Read | IND vs ENG 2025: Pujara calls Sarfaraz Khan's Test snub 'unfortunate, but at the same time...' In IPL 2023, Sudharsan smashed 362 runs in just eight matches highlighted by a breathtaking 47-ball 96 in the final against CSK. He followed that up with an even better IPL 2024, scoring 527 runs and becoming GT’s top scorer and scored his first IPL century on the way to become the fastest Indian to 1000 IPL runs. Currently, he leads the IPL 2025 orange cap leaderboard with 679 runs in 14 outings. Sudharsan plays with skill and sharp game awareness. He rotates strike, keeps dot balls low, and paces his innings smartly. That’s what makes him different. His calmness was further sharpened in England. Sai played county cricket for Surrey in 2023, scoring a century and a fifty in five matches. More than numbers, it was the experience that helped him grow. “Playing in England, you cannot relax as a batsman, I struggled in the first few games, but I learned to play the ball late, with soft hands, close to the body.” Sai was quoted saying to the Indian Express. Former England captain Alec Stewart had guided him through that period and gave him tips to handle the lateral movement of the ball. Sport runs in his family blood, his father was an athlete for India, his mother played volleyball for Tamil Nadu. However, it is Sai’s calm mind and classy batting that has brought him here added to his family's support. From IPL stardom to the Test cap, Sai Sudharsan’s rise is a reminder that in cricket, elegance and class still matter.

The notable thing about Sai is how he crafts his innings. He neither swings hard nor blind slogs but he just finds the gaps, plays with a cool head, and builds his innings with patience.

Elegance over Power: The rise of Sai Sudharsan in India cricket set-up

Former SRH coach Tom Moody thinks Gujarat Titans bowlers are losing form at the wrong time. The comments come after GT conceded 278 runs against Chennai Super Kings on Sunday (May 25) in their last league game of the season."It is a concern that a number of their bowlers are losing form at the wrong time," Moody said while talking to ESPNcricinfo. "Coming into the finals, one area of your game you want to be absolutely confident with is your bowling attack and everyone not looking over their shoulder but looking to take the responsibility themselves. And I look at their attack and really there's only one bowler that's bowling well and the rest are trying to find form.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/where-i-went-wrong-reveals-klaasen-after-ending-ipl-2025-for-srh-with-a-ton-1748238872304">'That's where I went wrong,' reveals Klaasen after ending IPL 2025 for SRH with a ton</a>"And that's probably being a little bit harsh on Sai Kishore because I think he's been quite consistent, but it's nearly like his bowling has been swept away along with many other bowlers purely because they haven't been able to build the most important thing, and that's those partnerships with the ball."GT, in their last three games, have conceded a total of 664 runs including 230+ twice - against CSK and LSG before that.The result of the match vs CSK, however, didn't have any bearing on GT's playoff standings as they have already qualified for it but it does affect the chances of their two two finish. GT finished the league stage with 18 points from nine wins and five losses in 14 games.The Shubman Gill-led team will finish second at max as one of Mumbai Indians or Punjab Kings will surpass them in points after MI vs PBKS game. One of MI or PBKS, each at 17 points in 13 games, will finish at 19 points barring rain interruption and will go past GT.&nbsp;

GT, in their last three games, have conceded a total of 664 runs including 230+ twice - against CSK and LSG before that. The Shubman Gill-led team will finish second at max now.

Former SRH coach Tom Moody thinks Gujarat Titans bowlers are losing form at the wrong time. The comments come after GT conceded 278 runs against Chennai Super Kings on Sunday (May 25) in their last league game of the season. "It is a concern that a number of their bowlers are losing form at the wrong time," Moody said while talking to ESPNcricinfo. "Coming into the finals, one area of your game you want to be absolutely confident with is your bowling attack and everyone not looking over their shoulder but looking to take the responsibility themselves. And I look at their attack and really there's only one bowler that's bowling well and the rest are trying to find form. Also Read - 'That's where I went wrong,' reveals Klaasen after ending IPL 2025 for SRH with a ton "And that's probably being a little bit harsh on Sai Kishore because I think he's been quite consistent, but it's nearly like his bowling has been swept away along with many other bowlers purely because they haven't been able to build the most important thing, and that's those partnerships with the ball." GT, in their last three games, have conceded a total of 664 runs including 230+ twice - against CSK and LSG before that. The result of the match vs CSK, however, didn't have any bearing on GT's playoff standings as they have already qualified for it but it does affect the chances of their two two finish. GT finished the league stage with 18 points from nine wins and five losses in 14 games. The Shubman Gill-led team will finish second at max as one of Mumbai Indians or Punjab Kings will surpass them in points after MI vs PBKS game. One of MI or PBKS, each at 17 points in 13 games, will finish at 19 points barring rain interruption and will go past GT.

GT, in their last three games, have conceded a total of 664 runs including 230+ twice - against CSK and LSG before that. The Shubman Gill-led team will finish second at max now.

IPL 2025 | 664 in 60 overs - GT bowlers losing form at wrong time, says ex-SRH coach

Gujarat Titans (GT) suffered its biggest defeat by runs in IPL history, losing to Chennai Super Kings by 83 runs on Sunday (May 25) in Ahmedabad. This loss dents their chances of confirming a top-two finish, as Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) could finish above GT should they win their last league games, respectively. For CSK, they just won their fourth match this season, finishing tenth on the points table.&nbsp;Chennai won the toss and elected to bat first. With nothing yet everything to play for, CSK openers – Ayush Mhatre and David Conway went berserk from the ball one. The Mumbai opener took on Arshad Khan in his first over, hitting him for 28 runs in six balls.&nbsp; &nbsp;Although Mhatre departed soon after on 34 off 17 balls, hitting three sixes and as many fours, Conway and Urvil Patel added 63 for the second wicket, helping the side cross 100-run-mark inside ten overs. &nbsp;Shivam Dube and Conway got out in the next five overs, only for Dewald Brevis to come and make the evening about him. He smoked a 19-ball fifty, hitting an unbeaten 57 off 23, including five sixes and four boundaries, helping Chennai post a massive 230 for five.&nbsp;<h2>All fail for GT &nbsp;</h2>Unlike how their top three performed in most of the previous contested league matches this season, GT’s top order failed in their final league game. Barring Sai Sudharsan, who scored 41, Shubman Gill (13), Jos Buttler (5), and even Sherfane Rutherford (0) departed early, denting GT’s momentum. &nbsp;The middle and lower order tried their bits but failed, with everyone falling cheaply, putting GT on the backfoot.&nbsp;&nbsp;For CSK, seamer Anshul Kamboj and Noor Ahmed picked three wickets each, while Ravindra Jadeja returned with two. A combined bowling effort saw CSK taste success in their last league game, winning by 83 runs.&nbsp;

Gujarat suffer its biggest IPL defeat by runs in final league game against Chennai

Gujarat Titans (GT) suffered its biggest defeat by runs in IPL history, losing to Chennai Super Kings by 83 runs on Sunday (May 25) in Ahmedabad. This loss dents their chances of confirming a top-two finish, as Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) could finish above GT should they win their last league games, respectively. For CSK, they just won their fourth match this season, finishing tenth on the points table. Chennai won the toss and elected to bat first. With nothing yet everything to play for, CSK openers – Ayush Mhatre and David Conway went berserk from the ball one. The Mumbai opener took on Arshad Khan in his first over, hitting him for 28 runs in six balls. Although Mhatre departed soon after on 34 off 17 balls, hitting three sixes and as many fours, Conway and Urvil Patel added 63 for the second wicket, helping the side cross 100-run-mark inside ten overs. Shivam Dube and Conway got out in the next five overs, only for Dewald Brevis to come and make the evening about him. He smoked a 19-ball fifty, hitting an unbeaten 57 off 23, including five sixes and four boundaries, helping Chennai post a massive 230 for five. All fail for GT Unlike how their top three performed in most of the previous contested league matches this season, GT’s top order failed in their final league game. Barring Sai Sudharsan, who scored 41, Shubman Gill (13), Jos Buttler (5), and even Sherfane Rutherford (0) departed early, denting GT’s momentum. The middle and lower order tried their bits but failed, with everyone falling cheaply, putting GT on the backfoot. For CSK, seamer Anshul Kamboj and Noor Ahmed picked three wickets each, while Ravindra Jadeja returned with two. A combined bowling effort saw CSK taste success in their last league game, winning by 83 runs.

For CSK, they just won their fourth match this season, finishing tenth on the points table.

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