Gujarat Titans Defeat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by Four Wickets in IPL 2026 Match
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Gujarat Titans Defeat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by Four Wickets in IPL 2026 Match

Gujarat Titans secured a four-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their IPL 2026 match at Ahmedabad, chasing 156 runs in 15.4 overs. Skipper Shubman Gill scored a rapid 43 off 18 balls, supported by Jos Buttler's 39 off 19, while Rahul Tewatia remained unbeaten with 27. GT bowlers, led by Arshad Khan's three wickets, restricted RCB to 155. Gill highlighted the team's strong fielding and energy, noting a key turning point after early pressure from Virat Kohli's aggressive start.

Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
75%
AI analysis of 5 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 30 Apr 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 5 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The article group presents a sports event with minimal political framing, focusing on player performances and match details. Coverage centers on Gujarat Titans' victory and key contributions from players like Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler, with no evident political perspectives or partisan interpretations. The sources maintain a neutral tone typical of sports reporting without ideological bias.

Sentiment — Positive (75/100)

The overall sentiment across the articles is positive, emphasizing Gujarat Titans' successful chase and effective bowling performance. Player quotes express satisfaction and confidence, highlighting teamwork and key moments. The tone is celebratory yet measured, reflecting sportsmanship and respect for both teams without exaggeration or negativity.

How 5 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
indiatodayHow fearless Shubman Gill sucked the venom out of RCB pace attackCenterPositive
news18"Feels very satisfying": Shubman Gill after four-wicket win over RCBCenterPositive
news18Massive win, says Buttler as GT eye surge up the tableCenterPositive
news18'Confidence To Take...': GT Skipper Gill Opens Up On Key Behind Game-Winning-Knock Vs RCBCenterPositive
firstpostShubman Gill pinpoints exact moment GT turned game around vs RCB: 'When Virat bhai...'CenterPositive

Coverage timeline

firstpost broke this story on 30 Apr, 06:42 pm. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    firstpost30 Apr, 06:42 pm
    Shubman Gill pinpoints exact moment GT turned game around vs RCB: 'When Virat bhai...'
  2. 2
    news1830 Apr, 06:42 pm
    'Confidence To Take...': GT Skipper Gill Opens Up On Key Behind Game-Winning-Knock Vs RCB
  3. 3
    news1830 Apr, 06:45 pm
    Massive win, says Buttler as GT eye surge up the table
  4. 4
    news1830 Apr, 06:45 pm
    "Feels very satisfying": Shubman Gill after four-wicket win over RCB
  5. 5
    indiatoday30 Apr, 08:31 pm
    How fearless Shubman Gill sucked the venom out of RCB pace attack

Lens Score breakdown

32/100
Public interest12/100
Coverage gap90%

Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.

Story context

Category
Sports
Location
Ahmedabad, India
Sources analysed
5
Last analysed
30 Apr 2026
Key entities
Gujarat TitansCaptain (cricket)Royal Challengers BangaloreBangaloreJos ButtlerKagiso RabadaRahul TewatiaWicketAhmedabadRajat PatidarBatting (cricket)Bowling (cricket)