Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium witnessed a tactical masterclass on Thursday Gujarat Titans (GT) Demolished the reigning champion, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)in the 42nd match of ipl 2026. While the game was decided by the clinical efficiency of the Titans’ bowling unit and explosive starts from their opening batsmen, the real fireworks happened post-match on social media. gt captain Shubman GillKnown for his cool demeanor, he showed his funny side by taking a playful jab at the RCB faithful, turning the franchise’s iconic slogan against him.
Shubman Gill takes humorous dig at RCB supporters after Gujarat Titans’ spectacular win in IPL 2026 game
Following the five-wicket win, Gill shared a series of pictures from the night on Instagram to celebrate the win. One particularly notable shot of him with the giants of the modern era was Virat Kohli. However, it was the caption that left IPL fans in shock. Gill wrote: “Play hold @jasefolder98. Brave performance by the team tonight“RCB’s famous “Play Bold” mantra was cleverly replaced with a tribute to the match winner, jason holder.
The phrase “hold play” became instantly popular among Titans fans, but for Bengaluru supporters it added insult to injury. The joke highlights the growing rivalry between the two modern giants, especially given RCB’s status as the defending champions. By tagging Holder and emphasizing the word “bold”, Gill effectively trolled RCB’s slogan while also praising his team’s dominant performance in front of a packed home crowd.
Jason Holder’s match-winning performance as GT beats RCB in IPL 2026 match
On the field, the story was dictated by a disciplined GT bowling attack and a ferocious chase. decision to bat first, Royal Challengers Bangalore Had to struggle to find any rhythm against the relentless pace of Arshad Khan (3/23) and deception Rashid Khan (2/19). Despite a struggling inning of 55 runs in 31 balls jacob bethel and a steady 40 Devdutt PadikkalRCB’s middle order collapsed.
Holder was the undisputed star of the first innings, providing “catch” in the style of Gill. Holder’s figures of 2/29 were complemented by three crucial catches, effectively removing the dangerous Jitesh Sharma And Romario Shepherd Just as they were thinking of accelerating. RCB were eventually all out for 155 runs in 19.2 overs.
The chase was a display of intent from the GT openers. Gill himself led from the front and scored 43 runs in just 18 balls at a tremendous strike rate of 238.88, which included four fours and three sixes. got full support jos buttlerWho scored 39 runs out of 19. Despite faltering in the middle of the innings Bhuvneshwar Kumar3/28, The Titans never looked in danger.
Rahul Tewatia Played a composed unbeaten inning of 27 off 17 and took GT to 158/6 in just 15.5 overs. The win, achieved with 25 balls to spare, not only boosted GT’s net run rate but also served as a statement of intent to move towards the playoffs of the tournament. Holder was named Player of the Match for his all-round contribution, cementing a night where the Titans really kept their composure and played “bold”.
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