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GT vs RR: Big Clash in Ahmedabad Today (Image Source: Dynamite News)
Ashok Sharma returned with a much-improved over, cranking up the pace to 145.7kph, but Dhruv Jurel finally found his range. Jurel walked across his stumps to dismissively loft a length ball over cover for a boundary, signaling his intent after a slow start.
Despite the boundary, Ashok recovered well, bowling three dot balls to finish the over and keeping Yashasvi Jaiswal stranded on 47. The Titans have managed to drag the run rate back slightly, but the Royals remain in a commanding position at the halfway mark.
RR: 97/1 (10 Overs)
Yashasvi Jaiswal: 47 (30)
Dhruv Jurel: 11 (12)
Bowling:
Ashok Sharma: 2-0-18-0
Rashid Khan: 2-0-17-1
Stat Check: The Royals are scoring at 9.70 RPO. They'll be looking to explode in the back ten, especially with the likes of Riyan Parag and Shimron Hetmyer still to come. Jaiswal needs 3 for his fifty—will he get there against the spin of Rashid in the next?
A rare lapse in discipline from Rashid Khan proved costly in the 9th over. The Afghan skipper sprayed a googly down the leg side that beat both Dhruv Jurel and Jos Buttler, gifting the Royals 5 wides.
Despite the erratic delivery, Rashid managed to keep the batters to singles for the remainder of the over. Yashasvi Jaiswal has moved to 47 and looks poised to reach his half-century, while Dhruv Jurel continues to play a supporting role.
RR: 92/1 (9 Overs)
Yashasvi Jaiswal: 47 (29)
Dhruv Jurel: 6 (7)
Bowling:
Rashid Khan: 2-0-17-1
Prasidh Krishna: 2-0-18-0
Milestone Watch: Jaiswal needs just 3 runs for a well-deserved fifty. Can he reach it in the next over, or will the Titans' spinners find a way to stall him?
A disciplined follow-up over from Prasidh Krishna has helped Gujarat pull back the momentum after Rashid's breakthrough. Prasidh mixed his lengths beautifully, starting with a 144kph yorker that jammed Jaiswal.
Despite the pressure, Yashasvi Jaiswal showcased his class on the final delivery, leaning into a high-quality drive for four to keep the scoreboard ticking. Dhruv Jurel is taking his time to settle, managing just 3 runs from his first 4 balls.
RR: 80/1 (8 Overs)
Yashasvi Jaiswal: 43 (26)
Dhruv Jurel: 3 (4)
Bowling:
Prasidh Krishna: 2-0-18-0
Rashid Khan: 1-0-5-1
Current Run Rate: 10.00 RPO The Battle: Rashid Khan is set to continue from the other end. With two right-handers at the crease now, will the Afghan wizard go for the jugular?
Just when the Royals looked untouchable, stand-in captain Rashid Khan brought himself into the attack and delivered the breakthrough Gujarat desperately needed.
With his second delivery, Rashid outfoxed the dangerous Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The 15-year-old looked to pull a slightly shorter, quicker ball but was rushed by the pace, resulting in a miscue that flew straight to Glenn Phillips at deep mid-wicket. A brilliant opening cameo ends at 31 off 18 balls.
RR: 74/1 (7 Overs)
Yashasvi Jaiswal: 38* (22)
Dhruv Jurel: 2* (2)
Bowling:
Rashid Khan: 1-0-5-1
Prasidh Krishna: 1-0-12-0
The Shift: Rashid's first over conceded just five runs and claimed a wicket, finally slowing the RR scoring rate. Dhruv Jurel has been promoted to number three—can he maintain the momentum?
Rajasthan Royals have absolutely dominated the first six overs, finishing the Powerplay at a bruising 69/0. Even the introduction of last season's Purple Cap winner, Prasidh Krishna, couldn't stem the flow.
Yashasvi Jaiswal took charge in the final over of the field restrictions, launching a 143kph delivery over long-on for a massive six before using soft hands to glide a boundary through backward square. The Titans' bowling attack looks shell-shocked as the openers maintain a combined strike rate of nearly 200.
RR: 69/0 (6 Overs)
Yashasvi Jaiswal: 35 (19)
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: 31 (17)
Bowling:
Prasidh Krishna: 1-0-12-0
Ashok Sharma: 1-0-13-0
The Strategy: With the field now spreading, Rashid Khan is almost certain to bring himself or Washington Sundar into the attack. Can spin provide the breakthrough that pace couldn't?
Rajasthan Royals keep the momentum going, racing to 57/0 after 5 overs. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi are dominating the powerplay, with Sooryavanshi smashing a six and Jaiswal finding boundaries. Gujarat Titans under serious pressure early on.
RR: 57/0 (5 Overs)
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: 30 (15)
Yashasvi Jaiswal: 24 (15)
Bowling:
Ashok Sharma: 1-0-13-0
Kagiso Rabada: 2-0-19-0
Last Over of Powerplay: Rajasthan is just three runs away from a 60-run opening stand. Will Rashid Khan bring himself on early to stop the bleeding?
The Powerplay assault continues at Ahmedabad! Despite Kagiso Rabada cranking up the pace to 148.5kph, the Rajasthan openers refuse to settle. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi showed incredible composure to slice a pace-off delivery over point for four, surviving a close run-out call shortly after when Rashid Khan missed a direct hit.
The over ended with a statement of intent from Yashasvi Jaiswal, who swiveled on a 145kph short ball to dispatch it deep into the mid-wicket stands. Rajasthan is now scoring at 11 runs per over, leaving the Titans searching for answers.
RR: 44/0 (4 Overs)
Yashasvi Jaiswal: 22 (12)
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: 19 (12)
Bowling:
Kagiso Rabada: 2-0-19-0
Mohammed Siraj: 2-0-25-0
Up Next: Ashok Sharma enters the attack. Can the medium-pacer provide the breakthrough on his home ground?
Mohammed Siraj is having a night to forget at the Narendra Modi Stadium. After Vaibhav Sooryavanshi took him apart in the first over, Yashasvi Jaiswal decided it was his turn to shift gears.
The over began with a massive six over extra cover as Siraj overpitched in the slot. Jaiswal followed it up with two more boundaries—one a clinical clip off his pads and another a lofted shot over mid-off that just cleared the infield. A tough chance went begging for Jos Buttler behind the stumps on the fifth ball, summing up a frustrating Powerplay for the Titans so far.
RR: 32/0 (3 Overs)
Yashasvi Jaiswal: 16 (9)
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: 14 (9)
Bowling:
Mohammed Siraj: 2-0-25-0
Kagiso Rabada: 1-0-7-0
Current Run Rate: 10.67 RPO The Situation: Rajasthan is flying. Gujarat needs a wicket immediately to stem the flow of runs. Kagiso Rabada continues from the other end.
Kagiso Rabada replaced Prasidh Krishna to share the new ball, and despite a more disciplined line, the young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues to find ways to score.
A mistimed lofted shot off a length ball gave the Titans a brief glimmer of hope, but the ball landed safely and raced away for four. Rabada struggled slightly with his radar, conceding a wide down the leg side, but tightened up his lengths toward the end of the over.
RR: 17/0 (2 Overs)
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: 14 (9)
Yashasvi Jaiswal: 2 (3)
Bowling:
Kagiso Rabada: 1-0-7-0
Mohammed Siraj: 1-0-10-0
Current Status: Rajasthan maintaining a healthy run rate of 8.50. Mohammed Siraj returns for his second over—can he find the breakthrough GT desperately needs?
The umpires lead the way, followed by the Gujarat Titans in a huddle. Stand-in skipper Rashid Khan looks pumped. Out come the Rajasthan Royals openers: the explosive Yashasvi Jaiswal and the teenage phenom Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma.
Gujarat Titans: Kumar Kushagra, Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan (c), Kagiso Rabada, Ashok Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.
Rajasthan Royals have won the toss and Riyan Parag has opted to BAT first!
But the massive news from the center is that Shubman Gill is OUT of tonight's clash due to a muscle spasm. In his absence, the Afghan maestro Rashid Khan will lead the Gujarat Titans.
Rajasthan Royals have won the toss and Riyan Parag has opted to BAT first!
Total Matches: 8
Gujarat Titans Won: 6
Rajasthan Royals Won: 2 While GT has historically dominated this fixture, the "new-look" Royals under Riyan Parag are currently playing a much more aggressive brand of cricket.
The surface looks like a typical "belter." It’s a mix of red and black soil, suggesting true bounce and plenty of carry. There is a slight green tinge which might help Jofra Archer or Mohammed Siraj early on, but once the ball loses its shine, expect a run-fest. Average first-innings score here is 178.
All eyes are on the 15-year-old RR opener. He’s coming off a 16-ball fifty against CSK. Last season, he decimated this GT attack with a 35-ball century. Can Shubman Gill find a tactical plan to stop the teenager in the Powerplay?
Ahmedabad: Gujarat Titans lock horns with Rajasthan Royals in a crucial IPL 2026 encounter at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. With the pitch favouring high scores, Shubman Gill’s side will look for a strong start from their top order, including Jos Buttler and Sai Sudharsan.
Rajasthan Royals, meanwhile, come into the game with strong momentum, powered by the explosive form of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who has been in sensational touch. The toss could play a key role in determining the match flow. Fans can expect a thrilling contest as both teams aim to dominate. Stay tuned for live score updates, key moments, and match highlights.
