Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru delivered a fantastic bowling performance in the Final of the Indian Premier League 2026 against Gujarat Titans. RCB captain Rajat Patidar won the toss and had no hesitation in bowling first. Royal Challengers Bengaluru bowlers vindicated that decision as they put on a masterclass. Gujarat Titans could score only 45 and lost two wickets in the powerplay as Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar struck to take down the openers. It was a real struggle in the middle overs as Krunal Pandya came into the attack and the runs dried up.

Jos Buttler found it really difficult in the middle and was dismissed for 19 from 23 balls. Rasikh Salam Dar chipped in as he picked up the wickets of Nishant Sindhu and Rahul Tewatia. Bhuvneshwar Kumar put on a masterclass in the death overs as he picked up a wicket and equalled Rabada for most wickets this season. All the bowlers apart from Jacob Duffy managed to pick up wickets as they restricted Gujarat Titans to 155 in the first innings. Twitter was full of praise for this bowling effort from the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Let us look how twitter reacted to this performance.

Washington Sundar scores 50, RCB need 156 to lift second title

Washington Sundar was the lone warrior for Gujarat Titans as he remained unbeaten on 50. His innings gave them something to bowl at. Gujarat Titans have a strong bowling unit and playing at home they will be looking to create some magic. Royal Challengers Bengaluru have dominated the first half of the match and now need 156 runs to win their second IPL title. At the halfway stage they look the favorites but cricket always throws up uncertainties and they still have a job to do in the second innings. This should be a thrilling match to cap off a great season.