Shubman Gill shared a cryptic post on Instagram after the Gujarat Titans secured a four-wicket victory over the Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, and it quickly went viral. The post, which was a subtle dig at RCB, played on their popular slogan 'Play Bold' and read: 'Play hold @jasonholder98, bold performance by the team tonight.'
Match Summary: GT's Dominant Chase
The Gujarat Titans continued their late-season surge with a clinical performance. After restricting RCB to 155 runs with a disciplined bowling effort, GT chased down the target in just 15.5 overs. Gill set the tone with a blistering 43 off 18 balls, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar kept RCB in check with figures of 3/28, dismissing key batters including Gill and Jos Buttler. Despite a few middle-order hiccups, Rahul Tewatia (27 not out) and Rashid Khan guided the team home.
RCB's Innings: A Tale of Two Halves
Earlier, RCB had started strongly with Virat Kohli attacking the bowlers early on. However, regular wickets derailed their innings. Contributions from Devdutt Padikkal (40) and Rajat Patidar were not enough, as GT bowlers, led by Arshad Khan (3/22) and Rashid Khan, triggered a collapse to bowl RCB out for 155.
Controversy and Context
With this win, the Gujarat Titans avenged their earlier defeat at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, where Sai Sudharsan's century had gone in vain in a five-wicket loss. The latest match also had its share of controversy, particularly around a catch involving Jason Holder, but the result ultimately went in favour of the hosts. Gill's post, referencing Holder, added fuel to the fire.
This is not the first time Gill has used social media to make a statement. After GT's win against the Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk, he shared a picture with a whistle on a flight, captioned: 'Nandri Chennai.' The latest post has grabbed even more attention due to its timing and cryptic nature.
GT's Upcoming Matches in IPL 2026
- May 3, 2026: vs Punjab Kings at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad (7:30 PM IST)
- May 9, 2026: vs Rajasthan Royals at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur (7:30 PM IST)
- May 12, 2026: vs Sunrisers Hyderabad at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad (7:30 PM IST)
- May 16, 2026: vs Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens, Kolkata (7:30 PM IST)
- May 21, 2026: vs Chennai Super Kings at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai (7:30 PM IST)
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