Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar applauded the impact of pace bowlers Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada, who are among the highest wicket-takers of the season, saying that the duo has perfectly set the tone for the Gujarat Titans (GT) as they managed a top-two finish in IPL 2026 with an 89-run win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as well.

“Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada have set the tone beautifully for the Gujarat Titans this season. Bowling extended spells upfront has allowed them to attack consistently without constantly adjusting fields or ends,” Bangar told Jio Hotstar.

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“Their ability to pick up early wickets has created the perfect platform for the rest of the bowling unit. And when GT gets ahead in the game early, someone like Rashid Khan becomes even more difficult to face. Overall, this has been an exceptionally well-managed bowling attack,” he again added.

After GT’s bowlers dominated the chase, Bangar also praised Jos Buttler’s unbeaten 57 off 27 balls as a key contribution in the high-scoring contest. Buttler walked in after Shubman Gill’s dismissal and shifted gears soon, smashing Noor Ahmad for consecutive sixes before bringing up his fifty in just 23 balls as well.

“That was a hugely significant innings from Jos Buttler. He has scored runs this season and showed a different level of dominance and intent,” Bangar said. “His strike rate completely shifted the momentum of the innings and helped GT post a total that put the game out of CSK’s reach. Seeing Buttler in this kind of form is a massive boost for the Gujarat Titans ahead of the playoffs,” Sanjay Bangar concluded.