Parthiv Patel Credits Jason Holder's Leadership for Gujarat Titans' IPL 2026 Revival Gujarat Titans (GT) assistant coach Parthiv Patel highlighted the pivotal role played by Jason Holder in transforming the franchise’s fortunes during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. The all-rounder’s inclusion in the squad, which was a top priority during the auction planning phase, proved instrumental in the team’s dominant 77-run victory over Rajasthan Royals at Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Saturday, May 10, 2026. Holder’s performance, including figures of 3-12, helped Gujarat bowl Rajasthan out for 152 in 16.3 overs after posting a formidable total of 229/4. Patel emphasized that the decision to secure Holder was non-negotiable, even if it meant forgoing other potential signings. “When we were planning for the auction, we were okay with not getting any other player, but we were determined to get Jason Holder,” Patel told Jio Hotstar. “We’ve seen how he has performed over the last 12 to 18 months in T20 cricket around the world. He is an experienced player and also brings leadership qualities with him.” The coach also revealed that Gujarat had initially aimed to leverage Glenn Phillips’ strong form, but the plan did not materialize. “We wanted to utilise Glenn Phillips’ form at the start, but unfortunately, that didn’t happen. However, the inclusion of Holder at the right time has turned things around for us,” Patel added. A key aspect of Gujarat’s preparation involved extensive match-simulation sessions, particularly for middle-order batters who may not always get sufficient opportunities in matches. Patel explained, “Most of the conversations with the batters are about scenarios where the opposition bowlers could potentially target them and the kind of fields they could set for a particular batter.#ipl_2026 #gujarat_titans #parthiv_patel #sawai_mansingh_stadium #jason_holder
Gujarat Titans' Jason Holder Dominates Punjab Kings in Crucial IPL Clash Gujarat Titans' all-rounder Jason Holder delivered a match-defining performance to secure a tense four-wicket victory over Punjab Kings in Ahmedabad on Sunday, May 3, 2026. The West Indian pacer showcased exceptional control and precision, claiming four wickets for 24 runs in his four-over spell, earning the Player of the Match award for the second consecutive game. His disciplined bowling dismantled Punjab's middle order, setting the stage for Gujarat's dominant chase of a modest target of 164. Holder's spell began immediately after the Powerplay, as he struck with his third delivery to dismiss Nehal Wadhera for a duck. Bowling a back-of-a-length delivery outside off stump, he forced an edge that was brilliantly caught by wicket-keeper Jos Buttler diving to his left. Maintaining tight control, Holder conceded just six runs in his first two overs, then accounted for Punjab's skipper and key batsman Shreyas Iyer. A well-angled back-of-a-length ball with extra bounce saw Iyer misjudge the line, dragging the ball onto his stumps and leaving Punjab in deep trouble. The momentum shifted further when Marcus Stoinis briefly counterattacked with consecutive boundaries, but Holder had the final say. In the 18th over, he dismissed the Australian with a slower short-of-length delivery that resulted in a mistimed pull, safely caught by Washington Sundar at long-on. Holder then struck again off the very next ball, removing Xavier Bartlett to threaten a hat-trick. Bowling from wide of the crease, he angled the ball in, which nipped back slightly to beat the inside edge and crash into the stumps. Holder's performance was marked by his ability to exploit the pitch's pace and bounce, using a mix of lengths and pace variations to unsettle Punjab's batsmen.#ahmedabad #gujarat_titans #punjab_kings #ipl #jason_holder
Gujarat Titans Dominate Punjab Kings with Star Bowling in IPL 2026 Clash Gujarat Titans (GT) delivered a dominant performance against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a high-stakes IPL 2026 encounter at Ahmedabad on May 3, 2026. The match, which saw GT choose to bowl first, was defined by a stellar bowling display from their pace trio—Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, and Jason Holder—alongside the sharp fielding of debutant Nishant Sindhu. PBKS, despite a valiant recovery in the final overs, were bowled out for 141 in 16 overs, setting up a comfortable chase for GT. The match began with GT’s bowlers capitalizing on the black-soil pitch, which offered both bounce and seam movement. Siraj struck immediately in the first over, dismissing Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly with hard lengths and late seam movement. His second over saw Connolly edge a delivery to keeper after a tense review, confirming a wicket via Ultra Edge. By the end of the powerplay, PBKS were 27 for 2, with GT’s bowlers already showing their dominance. Holder, making his IPL debut as a bowler, joined the fray in the sixth over and quickly made an impact. His first ball saw Shreyas Iyer inside-edge a delivery into his stumps, and he followed up with a sharp in-ducer that dismissed Nehal Wadhera. Holder’s efforts culminated in a remarkable 4/24, including the dismissal of Xavier Bartlett and Marcus Stoinis. His final over, which ended with PBKS at 141 for 8, was a masterclass in extracting extra bounce and movement from the pitch. Rabada, meanwhile, targeted PBKS’ middle order with precision. He dismissed Prabhsimran Singh with a searing 152kph delivery that caught him lbw, and later accounted for Suryansh Shedge, who had earlier compiled a gritty 57 off 29 balls.#gujarat_titans #mohammed_siraj #punjab_kings #kagiso_rabada #jason_holder
Gujarat Titans Thump Royal Challengers Bengaluru for NRR-Boosting Victory Gujarat Titans (GT) secured a dominant four-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 42nd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at Ahmedabad on April 30, 2026. The win, which lifted GT’s net run rate (NRR) from -0.475 to -0.192, came after a thrilling chase where Jason Holder’s aggressive bowling and key dismissals played a pivotal role. RCB, despite a spirited effort from Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal, fell short of the target of 156, finishing at 155 all out. The match began with GT bowling RCB to a modest total of 155, with the defending champions struggling to capitalize on their strong start. RCB opener Virat Kohli showcased his aggressive batting, hitting Kagiso Rabada for four consecutive fours in the second over. However, Rabada and Mohammed Siraj quickly turned the tide, restricting RCB to 59 for 2 in the powerplay. Kohli’s innings of 28 off 13 balls ended abruptly when Rabada struck him on the pad, dismissing him in the fourth over. Padikkal and Rajat Patidar formed a 44-run partnership for the third wicket, but Holder’s catch at deep square-leg in the eighth over dismissed Padikkal, sparking a collapse. The dismissal was controversial, as slow-motion replays suggested Holder may have grassed the catch. TV umpire Abhijit Bhattacharya ruled in Holder’s favor, but RCB players and coach Andy Flower expressed dissent. Patidar was eventually run out, leaving RCB reeling. Holder’s dominance continued, as he claimed four more wickets in the innings. He dismissed Jitesh Sharma, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, and Romario Shepherd, with the latter’s dismissal coming after a sharp return catch.#virat_kohli #indian_premier_league #royal_challengers_bengaluru #gujarat_titans #jason_holder
