RCB Bowlers Shine as Gujarat Titans Limited to 155 Runs in IPL 2026 Final
IPL 2026 Final: RCB bowlers restrict Gujarat Titans to 155/8
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In the IPL 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) restricted Gujarat Titans (GT) to 155 runs, thanks to stellar performances from bowlers Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rasikh Salam Dar, and Josh Hazlewood. RCB now needs 156 runs to defend their title.
- 01RCB's bowlers executed a strategic plan, restricting GT to 155/8 in their innings.
- 02Rasikh Salam Dar was the standout bowler for RCB, taking 3 wickets for 27 runs.
- 03Gujarat Titans struggled in the Powerplay, finishing at 45 for 2 after 6 overs.
- 04Krunal Pandya and Josh Hazlewood each contributed with key wickets, maintaining pressure on GT.
- 05Washington Sundar scored a notable half-century for GT, but it wasn't enough to set a challenging total.
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In the IPL 2026 final held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) effectively restricted the Gujarat Titans (GT) to a total of 155 runs for 8 wickets. The match saw RCB's pace bowlers, particularly Rasikh Salam Dar, shine with figures of 3 wickets for 27 runs. After winning the toss, GT opted to bat first but struggled early, losing key players like Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan during the Powerplay, ending at 45 for 2. RCB's bowlers maintained tight control throughout the innings, with Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood also taking crucial wickets. Despite a fighting half-century from Washington Sundar, who scored 50 runs off 37 balls, GT could not build enough momentum, finishing their innings at 155/8. RCB now requires 156 runs to defend their title as IPL champions.
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The performance of RCB's bowlers has set a challenging target for GT, impacting the dynamics of the final.
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