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Royal Challengers Bangalore Set 156 Target for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026 Clash
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Royal Challengers Bangalore set Gujarat Titans a target of 156 runs to win in the 42nd match of the Indian Premier League 2026 on Thursday. RCB is aiming to win this match and reach the top of the points table. Electing to bat after losing the toss at the Narendra Modi Stadium, RCB were all out for 155 in 19.2 overs. The opening pair of Jacob Bethell and Virat Kohli provided a steady start for the team. The two players added 34 runs for the first wicket in 16 balls.
Jacob Bethell returned to the pavilion after scoring 5 runs. In the very next over, the team lost Virat Kohli, who was dismissed for 28 off 13 balls, hitting 6 boundaries. RCB had lost both their openers for 35 in 3.2 overs. Devdutt Padikkal then took charge along with captain Rajat Patidar. The two shared a 44-run partnership for the third wicket in 26 balls.
Patidar returned to the pavilion after scoring 19 off 15 balls with the help of 1 six and 2 fours. After that, Padikkal made small partnerships to take the team to a respectable score. However, at the other end, Jitesh Sharma (1), Tim David (9), and Krunal Pandya (4) failed to provide good support. Padikkal added 30 runs in 21 balls for the seventh wicket with Romario Shepherd.
