In the 34th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, the Gujarat Titans faced a five-wicket defeat against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Shubman Gill, the captain of the Titans, noted that the game shifted during crucial overs where they failed to score boundaries. He specifically mentioned the impact of a dropped catch of Virat Kohli, who went on to score 81 runs off 44 balls, significantly contributing to RCB's chase. The Titans had set a challenging target of 205 runs, thanks to a remarkable century from Sai Sudharsan, who became the fastest player to reach 2000 IPL runs with his 100 off 58 balls. Despite a strong start, the Titans could not maintain control in the middle overs, allowing RCB to stay ahead of the required run rate. Gill acknowledged the need for his bowlers to hit the right lengths and expressed hope for better performances from his top order in future matches.