Shubman Gill Credits Kohli’s Burst for Sparking Gujarat Titans Comeback

Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill has revealed that an aggressive “burst” of play from Virat Kohli actually served as the catalyst for his team’s dramatic comeback victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Reflecting on the match, Gill noted that while Kohli’s intense performance initially put the Titans on the defensive, it also heightened the competitive energy within the GT camp. “Virat bhai hit us hard, and that’s when we realized we had to step up our game,” Gill explained, suggesting that the pressure applied by the veteran batter forced his side into a more aggressive and focused mindset.

This newfound intensity allowed the Titans to regroup and execute a clinical counter-attack, eventually snatching victory from a challenging position. Gill’s admission highlights the deep respect and psychological gamesmanship between the two star players, where a dominant performance by one can inadvertently fuel the fire of the other. For the Titans, this resilience proves vital as they continue to navigate the high-pressure environment of the IPL 2026 season, while RCB is left to reflect on how a moment of dominance was turned against them.