In Match 42 of the Indian Premier League 2026, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar admitted that his team's batting performance fell short, leading to a four-wicket defeat against the Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium. RCB managed to score 155 runs in 19.2 overs, with Devdutt Padikkal contributing 40 runs and Virat Kohli adding 28 runs. However, a significant middle-order collapse hampered their chances of setting a competitive total. Patidar noted that the score was insufficient but praised the bowling effort, particularly highlighting Bhuvneshwar Kumar's three wickets. Gujarat Titans, led by Shubman Gill's explosive 43 runs off just 18 balls, chased down the target in 15.5 overs, finishing at 158/6. Despite the loss, Patidar expressed confidence in his team's potential, stating they are focused on improving their game rather than fixating on the points table.