A viral video showing Gujarat Titans (GT) fast bowler Kagiso Rabada allegedly smoking a cigarette has surfaced on social media during the IPL 2026 season. The former South Africa fast bowler was seen holding a cigarette before teammate Rashid Khan and several coaching staff members approached him.
Gujarat Titans are currently experiencing a competitive IPL campaign with three wins and three losses after six matches. However, the Shubman Gill-led team suffered a heavy 99-run defeat against the Mumbai Indians (MI) in their recent match on April 20, getting bowled out for 100 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
The leaked video, recorded from an elevated balcony above the team hotel, shows Kagiso Rabada smoking while wearing Gujarat Titans training gear. As Rashid Khan and team officials walk toward him, the situation appears tense among the players.
Watch the video of the same posted by a user on X (formerly known as Twitter) below:
? KAGISO RABADA IS SMOKING !?- Kagiso Rabada was smoking and got caught on camera while doing so. At that moment, Rashid Khan and the rest of the staff came and asked him, “What is this?” ?pic.twitter.com/kF65xT8Mxl
— lndian Sports Netwrk (@IS_Netwrk29) April 22, 2026CricketAddictor has not been able to confirm when the video was recorded or verify its authenticity. The report also could not confirm the details of the viral clip showing Rabada and Rashid outside the team environment.
Kagiso Rabada Dominates Powerplay Bowling for Gujarat Titans
Despite the off-field controversy, Kagiso Rabada remains a standout performer for Gujarat Titans. He has been highly effective in the powerplay, leading the IPL charts with seven wickets during the initial overs across his first six matches, consistently providing early breakthroughs.
Rabada has taken a total of 10 wickets so far this season. He recorded bowling figures of 3/29 against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and 3/33 against Mumbai Indians (MI). However, his overall economy rate of 9.73 remains a concern, especially in high-scoring matches.
After a slow start against Punjab Kings (PBKS), Kagiso Rabada found his rhythm and delivered multiple three-wicket hauls. His improved consistency has helped Gujarat Titans stabilize their bowling attack, firmly establishing him as their primary strike bowler this season.
Gujarat Titans’ Performances in IPL 2026
Gujarat Titans are currently placed sixth on the IPL points table, with six points and a net run rate (NRR) of -0.821 after six matches. After losing their first two games, captain Shubman Gill led a strong comeback with three consecutive wins against Delhi Capitals (DC), Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
The batting unit relies heavily on Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan for consistency at the top. Gill is in excellent form and played a key innings of 86 runs off 50 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders. On the bowling side, Prasidh Krishna is the leading wicket-taker with 11 wickets this season.
However, Gujarat Titans suffered a major setback in their last match, losing by 99 runs to Mumbai Indians at the Narendra Modi Stadium on April 20. While chasing 200, they were bowled out for just 100 runs in 16 overs, which hurt their net run rate and playoff chances.
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