Gujarat Titans fall short against Royal Challengers in IPL 2026 final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 1:56 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Gujarat Titans lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Despite a strong season where they reached their third final in five years, GT managed only 155 runs in the final, with Washington Sundar scoring an unbeaten half-century. RCB comfortably chased down the target with five wickets in hand. GT had a rocky start to the tournament but bounced back to secure a place in the final, showcasing strong performances throughout the season, particularly from their batting unit.
- •GT scored 155/8 in the final against RCB.
- •Washington Sundar top-scored for GT with an unbeaten fifty.
- •GT had nine wins in the league stage of the tournament.
- •Rabada led as the tournament's top wicket-taker with 29 wickets.
- •GT previously lost to RCB in Qualifier 1 before reaching the final.
- 1:56 PMYahoo Sports — Gujarat Titans' IPL 2026 season: Consistent yet incomplete as title dream ends in final heartbreak
"Gujarat Titans narrowly missed the IPL 2026 title, falling to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a home final. Despite a shaky start, the consistent Titans reached their third final in five seasons, showcasing strong performances from Gill, Sudharsan, and Buttler. Their bowling attack, led by Rabada and Siraj, also impressed throughout the campaign.
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