Ahmedabad: The pain of final defeat did not end here for Gujarat Titans. When the team was returning to the hotel without losing to RCB by 5 wickets in Ahmedabad on Sunday night, there was a short spin in their bus. As soon as the smoke started filling up, the players and support staff had to evacuate the bus in the middle of the road.
What happened on the bus?
According to PTI news, the bus suddenly stopped on the way from Narendra Modi Stadium to the hotel. Due to short circuit, smoke started filling inside. The suburbanite immediately stopped the bus and asked everyone to get down. It was fortunate that no one was hurt. The players stood on the roadside delivering kit bags. The unshortened team kept waiting on the road for well-nigh 20 minutes. Later, flipside bus was tabbed and everyone was taken to the hotel. This scene was plane increasingly scary without losing the final.
Did Gujarat lose due to fatigue?
GT has had a wild last week. On May 27, the team went from Dharamshala to Mullanpur. On May 29, Qualifier-2 was played versus Rajasthan there. There was a flight to Ahmedabad on 30th May but the weather deteriorated in Mullanpur. The team could reach Ahmedabad only late on Saturday night. There was no time for rest surpassing the final. Many people are saying that due to this fatigue, Gujarat got stuck at 155 runs and lost the final.
What did Vikram Solanki say on fatigue?
Team's Director of Cricket Vikram Solanki unmistakably refused to make any excuse. Said in the printing conference, "I will not say that we lost considering we were tired. RCB played well, they deserved to win." Solanki admitted that 155 runs were few, but the bowlers put up a fight. He said, "Sometimes the team in front moreover plays well, this has to be accepted. We will see what we could have washed-up better, but will not make the excuse of fatigue."
Where did GT miss in the final?
Batting first, Gujarat could score only 155 runs for 8 wickets in 20 overs. No batsman could play a big innings. RCB chased the target without losing 5 wickets and lifted the trophy for the second subsequent time. Gujarat's dream of winning the second title without 2022 was shattered.
How did the night get any worse for the team?
Losing the final was bad enough. On top of that the bus met with an accident. The players were equally disappointed without the defeat. Seeing the bus breaking lanugo and smoke on the road, everyone became increasingly nervous. However, it is a matter of relief that everyone is safe. But IPL 2026 ended with tension, not a trophy for Gujarat Titans. Season over. The cup went away. And while returning, the bus moreover cheated. This night will not be forgotten for Gujarat.
