Gujarat Titans evacuated from bus after smoke in IPL final

Players and staff of the Gujarat Titans cricket team were evacuated from their team bus after a short circuit caused smoke to spread inside the vehicle following their defeat in the IPL final on Sunday night in Ahmedabad. All members were safely evacuated and no injuries were reported, though the squad had to wait by the roadside for a period before an alternate bus arrived to transport them to their hotel.

The incident occurred as the team was returning from the Narendra Modi Stadium after losing the IPL 2026 final to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru by five wickets. The electrical fault led to smoke filling the bus, prompting the immediate evacuation. Officials confirmed the safety of all players and support staff.

This safety scare compounded a disappointing end to the Titans' season, which concluded with a loss in the championship match. In the final, Gujarat Titans managed to score 155 runs for the loss of eight wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru, led by a strong batting performance, chased down the target with two overs remaining. Virat Kohli's innings of 75 runs from 42 deliveries was a key contribution in the victory.