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Short Circuit in GT's Team Bus After IPL 2026 Loss! Players Evacuated After Major Scare

All players and staff were evacuated safely after smoke filled the bus, and a replacement vehicle took the team back to the hotel.

  • On Sunday night, Gujarat Titans players and staff were evacuated after their team bus suffered a short circuit while leaving the Narendra Modi Stadium following their defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 2026 Indian Premier League final.
  • RCB successfully defended their 2026 Indian Premier League title, defeating the Shubman Gill-led squad at the Narendra Modi Stadium; the loss ended a frustrating night for the defending champions.
  • Smoke reportedly filled the vehicle following an electrical fault, forcing players and staff to evacuate; the team remained safe but was stranded on the road for nearly an hour before a replacement bus arrived.
  • The franchise faced a demanding travel schedule after journeying from Mullanpur for Qualifier 2 on May 29, with the bus incident adding to exhaustion from their arduous playoff run.
  • RCB's back-to-back titles establish the team as the tournament's dominant force, while Gujarat Titans' otherwise impressive campaign ended on a sour note both on and off the field.
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Times of India broke the news in India on Sunday, May 31, 2026.
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