Gujarat Titans Fall Short by 6 Runs Against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026 Thriller
Rajasthan Royals secured a thrilling 6-run victory over Gujarat Titans in the 9th match of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Saturday.
Rajasthan Royals posted a formidable total of 210/6 in 20 overs after winning the toss and electing to bat first. Dhruv Jurel played a sensational knock of 75 off 42 balls, studded with 5 fours and 5 sixes, while Yashasvi Jaiswal contributed 55 off 36 balls. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Shimron Hetmyer also chipped in with quick cameos. For Gujarat Titans, Kagiso Rabada picked up 2 wickets, while Rashid Khan, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, and Ashok Sharma took one each.
In reply, Gujarat Titans fought hard but could only manage 204/8 in 20 overs. Sai Sudharsan top-scored with a classy 73 off 44 balls, while Kagiso Rabada remained unbeaten on 23 off 16 balls towards the end. Ravi Bishnoi was the pick of the bowlers for Rajasthan Royals, claiming an impressive 4/41 in 4 overs. Jofra Archer and the rest of the RR bowling unit managed to defend the total in a tense finish.
The match witnessed explosive batting from both sides, with the power-hitting and death bowling proving decisive in the end.
Rajasthan Royals posted a formidable total of 210/6 in 20 overs after winning the toss and electing to bat first. Dhruv Jurel played a sensational knock of 75 off 42 balls, studded with 5 fours and 5 sixes, while Yashasvi Jaiswal contributed 55 off 36 balls. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Shimron Hetmyer also chipped in with quick cameos. For Gujarat Titans, Kagiso Rabada picked up 2 wickets, while Rashid Khan, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, and Ashok Sharma took one each.
In reply, Gujarat Titans fought hard but could only manage 204/8 in 20 overs. Sai Sudharsan top-scored with a classy 73 off 44 balls, while Kagiso Rabada remained unbeaten on 23 off 16 balls towards the end. Ravi Bishnoi was the pick of the bowlers for Rajasthan Royals, claiming an impressive 4/41 in 4 overs. Jofra Archer and the rest of the RR bowling unit managed to defend the total in a tense finish.
The match witnessed explosive batting from both sides, with the power-hitting and death bowling proving decisive in the end.