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IPL Final 2026: 7 Wickets Doom GT in Powerplay!
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RCB’s Seamers Unleash Absolute Dominance in Ahmedabad
The IPL 2026 Final at the Narendra Modi Stadium has turned into a nightmare for the Gujarat Titans. In a high-stakes showdown, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) bowlers have completely dismantled the GT batting lineup, leaving them reeling at 145/7 after 19 overs.
RCB’s Strategic Masterclass
Winning the toss was the first tactical victory for RCB captain Rajat Patidar. Choosing to bowl first on a track that looked perfect for their seam-heavy attack, RCB’s quicks—led by Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar—pinned the Titans down from the very first ball. The pressure was relentless; Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan fell early, effectively killing the GT momentum before it could even begin.
The Collapse
Gujarat Titans brought Arshad Khan back into the fold, hoping for some lower-order fireworks. While Arshad provided a brief glimmer of hope with two massive sixes, his dismissal, courtesy of a sharp bouncer from Hazlewood, signaled the end of any significant resistance. Washington Sundar, anchoring the innings with 49*, has been the lone warrior in an otherwise bleak scorecard.
Match Context
- Defending Champions: RCB are aiming for back-to-back titles, a feat only legends like MS Dhoni have achieved.
- GT’s Struggle: This is Gujarat’s third final in five years, but today’s performance has been uncharacteristically fragile.
- The Weather Factor: While rain was a minor concern earlier, the match has proceeded without major interruption, keeping the reserve day on standby.
As the innings nears its close, all eyes are on Washington Sundar to see if he can push the Titans past 160. However, with RCB’s disciplined bowling unit, the mountain to climb for Gujarat in the second half of this IPL Final looks incredibly steep.