Arshad Khan’s exceptional bowling performance led to the collapse of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) during their match against Gujarat Titans on April 30, 2026. At the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, RCB was bowled out for just 155 runs in 19.2 overs.
Khan took three wickets for only 22 runs, solidifying his status as the standout bowler of the match. The chase was swift; Gujarat Titans reached their target of 156 runs in just 15.5 overs.
Virat Kohli managed to score 28 runs off 13 balls before being dismissed. Devdutt Padikkal also contributed with a solid performance, scoring 40 runs off 24 balls.
Jason Holder added to the excitement by taking two wickets and catching three players. However, RCB faced a dramatic collapse, losing four wickets for just 17 runs during a critical phase of the game.
Key statistics from the match:
- RCB total runs: 155
- Overs bowled by RCB: 19.2
- Wickets taken by Arshad Khan: 3
- Runs conceded by Arshad Khan: 22
- Runs scored by Devdutt Padikkal: 40
- Runs scored by Virat Kohli: 28
- Overs taken by GT to chase down target: 15.5
- Wickets remaining for GT when they won: 4
Iyer commented post-match, stating, “Fell short in terms of execution but we’re still on top of the table.” This victory marks an important moment for Gujarat Titans in their campaign within IPL 2026.
The match also featured a controversial catch taken low by Jason Holder, with replays appearing inconclusive but the decision standing nonetheless.
