The Gujarat Titans (GT) have been heavily reliant on their top order in IPL 2026, leading to a struggling middle order that has amassed only 288 runs at an average of 20.57. This season, they have recorded just one half-century, the joint-lowest among teams, and have faced the second-fewest balls (214). In contrast, GT's top three batters—Shubman Gill, B Sai Sudharsan, and Jos Buttler—have been prolific, contributing significantly to their team's success. However, their recent collapse against the Mumbai Indians, where they were bowled out for 100, highlighted the vulnerability of their middle order. Batting coach Matthew Hayden acknowledged this weakness, while Faf du Plessis expressed doubts about the current form of the middle order. As GT prepares to face the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), they will need their top batsmen to perform to secure a competitive total, especially against RCB's in-form players like Rajat Patidar and Tim David. The match at Chinnaswamy Stadium will be critical for GT as they aim to address their batting woes.