Kagiso Rabada stated, “The most important thing as a team is to prioritise the win first. And the net run rate, it will come.” This statement came after his impressive bowling performance against the Mumbai Indians. He took 3 wickets for 33 runs.
The match took place at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on April 20, 2026. The Gujarat Titans scored only 100 runs and were bowled out in 15.5 overs. In contrast, the Mumbai Indians scored 199 runs for 5 wickets.
Tilak Varma was the standout performer for Mumbai, scoring an unbeaten 101 runs. Naman Dhir contributed with 45 runs. Despite Rabada’s efforts, the Titans lost by a significant margin of 99 runs.
Before this defeat, the Gujarat Titans had a three-match winning streak. They currently sit sixth in the IPL 2026 standings with 6 points from 6 games. Rabada emphasized the need to focus on wins rather than net run rate after their last match.
Ashwani Kumar also made an impact in this match, taking 4 wickets for just 24 runs against the Titans. This loss puts pressure on the Gujarat Titans as they prepare for their next game.
They will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 24. Despite the setback, there remains optimism within the team about their playoff chances.
Rabada’s early breakthroughs included trapping debutant Danish Malewar in front of the stumps. His performance was noted as “lethal” by observers of the game.
The Titans need to regroup quickly to bounce back from this loss. Details remain unconfirmed regarding any changes to their lineup ahead of their next match.
