“The most important thing as a team is to prioritise the win first. And the net run rate, it will come,” said Kagiso Rabada after a disappointing match.
Early Tuesday, Rabada showcased his bowling skills, taking 3 wickets for 33 runs against the Mumbai Indians. However, his efforts were overshadowed by a devastating batting performance from the opposing team.
The Gujarat Titans scored just 100 runs and were bowled out in 15.5 overs. In stark contrast, the Mumbai Indians amassed 199 runs for 5 wickets in their full quota of overs.
Tilak Varma was exceptional for Mumbai, scoring an impressive 101 not out. Naman Dhir also contributed significantly with 45 runs.
Gujarat Titans lost the match by a staggering 99 runs. This defeat ended their three-match winning streak in IPL 2026.
Rabada’s early breakthroughs included trapping debutant Danish Malewar in front of the stumps—an indication of his lethal opening spell.
Despite this loss, Rabada remains optimistic about their playoff chances. As of midday, he emphasized that the Titans are still well in contention for a spot in the TATA IPL 2026 playoffs.
Ashwani Kumar also made headlines by taking 4 wickets for just 24 runs against the Titans.
After this match, Gujarat Titans are now placed sixth on the IPL standings with only 6 points from 6 games.
Looking ahead, Gujarat Titans will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 24. Fans are eager to see how they will respond after this setback.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding any changes to the team’s lineup before their next match.
