Gujarat Titans hit a wall despite riding high on three back-to-back victories, crumbling under a massive 99-run setback against the Mumbai Indians at Narendra Modi Stadium. That stumble wasn’t pretty, the third time losing on home soil in IPL 2026, slamming their rhythm, dragging down the net run rate, revealing loose ends right when stability seemed within reach.

Just when things went wrong in the game, more trouble came after. A video showed Kagiso Rabada lighting up, said to be just beyond the ground, surrounded by some teammates. That clip moved fast, pulling sharp eyes toward the Titans at a make-or-break moment. What happened next stayed quiet, but the timing did not help.

Middle-order struggles and the Kagiso Rabada controversy deepen GT concerns

Now comes fresh attention because of what happened before. Last year, the fast bowler from South Africa sat out a full month when a test found traces of a party substance in his system - verified by the national anti-doping body. He spoke then, saying sorry, explaining he wanted to keep going without that moment shaping everything ahead. This new footage, though It stirs old talk again. Suddenly, the path through IPL 2026 feels heavier than it did just days ago.

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Out on the field, Gujarat keeps running into trouble in the middle overs. When the first few batters fall fast, the rest of the lineup often collapses soon after. This time, it happened again, starting at 40/3, then dropping to 85/7 without recovery. Help never really came from the usual names down the order. Glenn Phillips hasn’t found his rhythm with the bat so far. Neither Rahul Tewatia nor Shahrukh Khan has managed to steady things when needed.

Facing tough moments lately, GT turns toward the coming match at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. A more solid performance from batters lower down the lineup. Hopes rise with every practice session.

Out of nowhere, reactions poured in after Kagiso Rabada’s video surfaced, sparking split views online while the situation keeps shifting. People took sides fast, though nobody agrees on what it really means just yet.

Following were the people's reactions: