The Gujarat Titans turned the tables on Royal Challengers Bengaluru with a commanding four-wicket victory in the Indian Premier League on Thursday, exacting sweet revenge for their loss to the same side just a week earlier.
It was a night where pace ruled the roost, as Gujarat's formidable four-man fast-bowling attack dismantled Bengaluru's batting lineup, restricting them to a modest 155 runs. The early fireworks came from Virat Kohli, who lit up the second over by smashing Kagiso Rabada for five consecutive boundaries in a blistering start. But the Titans' bowlers struck back, sending Kohli back to the pavilion for 28 and never letting Bengaluru build lasting momentum.
Chasing 156, Gujarat's response was nothing short of explosive. Captain Shubman Gill led from the front, matching Kohli's earlier aggression with a stunning assault on Australian quick Josh Hazlewood. Gill hammered 24 runs off Hazlewood's first over alone, setting the tone for a chase that would never lose steam. The home side reached 158-6 with more than four overs to spare, wrapping up the contest in just 15.5 overs and sending the Ahmedabad crowd into a frenzy.
For cricket fans and sports enthusiasts, this match was a masterclass in how to bounce back under pressure—and a reminder that in the IPL, every game is a chance to rewrite the script.
