Summary of this article
GT beat RCB by four wickets in their IPL 2026 match
Jason Holder played a key role in guiding his side to victory
RCB stayed at No. 2 with 12 points while GT climbed at No. 5 with 10 points
Gujarat Titans (GT) locked horns against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in match 42 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 on Thursday, April 30 at the Narendra Modi Stadium. GT registered a nervy four-wicket victory over the defending champions, RCB.
Virat Kohli opened the batting with Jacob Bethell but the Englishman's stay lasted only five balls as he returned early to the pavilion. The former captain then teamed up with Devdutt Padikkal (40) as the duo scored at a rapid rate.
However, Kohli's dismissal opened the doors for GT as Arshad Khan (3/22) ran through the batting order to put the current holders in a predicament. A lower fightback ensured RCB ended up with 155 on the board.
In reply, the home team romped to 158-6 in 15.5 overs as captain Shubman Gill (43) matched Kohli’s aggression when he struck Josh Hazlewood (0-56) for 24 runs in the Australian fast bowler’s first over.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar bowled four overs and picked up 3-28, but Hazlewood conceded 37 runs off his first two overs which gave Gujarat enough momentum as Jos Buttler also smashed four sixes and two fours in his quickfire 39 off 19 balls before falling to Kumar.
Romario Shepherd (2-30) dismissed Shahrukh Khan (12) and Washington Sundar (8) in one over before Gujarat’s impact player Rahul Tewatia ensured Gujarat didn’t lose the tempo by scoring an unbeaten 27 off 17 balls.
Jason Holder Adjudged Player Of The Match
West Indies' Jason Holder picked up two wickets and then scored the winning runs as Gujarat Titans won the match by four wickets against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Holder was also involved in a controversial running catch to send back RCB captain Rajat Patidar.
Who won the Indian Premier League 2026 Match 42 between Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru?
Gujarat Titans avenged their loss last week to Royal Challengers Bengaluru with a four-wicket win over the defending champions in the Indian Premier League on Thursday.
Who was the Player of the Match in Gujarat Titans vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, IPL 2026 Match 42?
Jason Holder was adjudged POTM for his unbeaten 12 runs, and also contributing with the ball, scalping two wickets.
