GT vs RR: Big Clash in Ahmedabad Today (Image Source: Dynamite News)
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.
In a game that swung back and forth until the very last ball, the Rajasthan Royals held their nerve to secure a pulsating 6-run victory over the Gujarat Titans.
The hero of the final moments was Tushar Deshpande. Tasked by skipper Riyan Parag to defend 11 runs in the final over, Deshpande produced a masterclass in death bowling. He nailed pinpoint yorkers that left both Rashid Khan and Kagiso Rabada scrambling for singles. With 7 needed off the final two balls, Rashid attempted to clear the fence but was brilliantly caught by a sliding Jofra Archer at sweeper cover.
GT: 204/9 (20 Overs)
Sai Sudharsan: 73 (44)
Rashid Khan: 24 (16)
Kagiso Rabada: 23* (16)
Bowling (RR):
Ravi Bishnoi: 4/31 (4 overs) — The Game Changer
Tushar Deshpande: 1/24 (4 overs)
Nandre Burger: 1/33 (4 overs)
While the Royals' total of 210 was built on the fifties of Dhruv Jurel (75) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (55), the match was truly won in the middle overs by Ravi Bishnoi. His record-breaking spell (becoming the youngest Indian to 200 T20 wickets) ripped the heart out of the Titans' chase just as Jos Buttler and Sai Sudharsan were looking dangerous.
The Titans will rue the Shahrukh Khan run-out and the flurry of wickets that followed their 100-run opening stand. Despite a valiant late-order revival from the "bowling pair" of Rashid and Rabada—who took the game to the final over—the Royals' clinical execution under pressure proved too much.
Result: Rajasthan Royals win by 6 runs. Player of the Match: Dhruv Jurel (75 off 42) & Ravi Bishnoi (4/31).
Just when it seemed the Royals were running away with it, Kagiso Rabada reminded everyone he can handle the willow. Jofra Archer returned to the attack but struggled with his consistency, offering a couple of full tosses that the Titans' lower order safely negotiated.
The highlight of the over was a monstrous six from Rabada, who made room against a 145kph back-of-length delivery and lofts it cleanly over long-off. Despite the collapse, the Titans have managed to milk 10 runs from Archer's over, keeping the mathematical possibility of a miracle alive.
GT: 171/7 (16 Overs)
Kagiso Rabada: 8 (4)
Rashid Khan: 8 (5)
Bowling:
Jofra Archer: 3.0-0-35-0
Ravi Bishnoi: 3.0-0-31-4
The Equation: Gujarat Titans need 40 runs from 24 balls. Current Run Rate: 10.69 RPO | Required Run Rate: 10.00 RPO
The Twist: Believe it or not, the required rate is lower than the current scoring rate! If Rashid and Rabada can stay at the crease, this could go down to the wire. Sandeep Sharma is likely to come on now—can he find his trademark death-over yorkers?
We are witnessing one of the most destructive spells in IPL history. Ravi Bishnoi has turned the Narendra Modi Stadium into his personal playground, finishing the 15th over with incredible figures of 4/31.
The over was pure chaos. Rahul Tewatia looked to lead a fightback, audaciously reverse-sweeping Bishnoi for a six, but the leg-spinner had the last laugh on the very next ball. A sharp googly forced an outside edge, and Dhruv Jurel made no mistake behind the stumps.
The disaster deepened for the Titans just two balls later. After Rashid Khan survived a close shave, he called Shahrukh Khan for a risky third run. Ravindra Jadeja, arguably the best fielder in the world, sprinted to the boundary and fired a bullet throw to Jurel, who whipped off the bails to find the "Impact Sub" well short. From 145/4, the Titans have collapsed to 161/7.
GT: 161/7 (15 Overs)
Rashid Khan: 6* (2)
Kagiso Rabada: 0* (1)
Bowling:
Ravi Bishnoi: 3-0-31-4
Nandre Burger: 3-0-33-1
The Equation: Gujarat Titans need 50 runs from 30 balls. While the target is mathematically possible, they only have three wickets left. Rashid Khan is the last recognized batter—can he pull off a "Rashid Special," or will the Royals' pace attack of Jofra Archer and Sandeep Sharma wrap this up quickly?
Win Probability: RR 92% | GT 8%
The rollercoaster continues in Ahmedabad. Nandre Burger struck a massive blow on the very first ball of the 14th over, dismissing the set Jos Buttler for 26. Buttler looked to clear the ropes but failed to get the desired distance, leaving the Titans in a massive hole at five down.
However, the Titans immediately played their trump card, bringing in Shahrukh Khan as the Impact Sub for Prasidh Krishna. Shahrukh made an instant impact, showing exactly why he’s one of the most feared finishers in the circuit. After a single to get off the mark, he absolutely dismantled Burger’s short-ball ploy—mowing a six over deep mid-wicket followed by a clever four ramped over the keeper.
GT: 145/5 (14 Overs)
Shahrukh Khan: 11* (4)
Rahul Tewatia: 2* (3)
Bowling:
Nandre Burger: 3-0-33-1
Ravi Bishnoi: 2-0-15-3
The Equation: Gujarat Titans need 66 runs from 36 balls. The required rate stands at 11.00 RPO.
The Finish: With the "Ice-man" Rahul Tewatia and the powerhouse Shahrukh Khan at the crease, the Titans still have the firepower to pull this off. Can the Royals' death bowlers—Jofra Archer and Sandeep Sharma—hold their nerve against this heavy-hitting duo?
What a monumental over from Ravi Bishnoi! In a matter of six balls, the young leg-spinner has completely flipped the script in Ahmedabad. Bishnoi first made history, becoming the youngest Indian to reach 200 T20 wickets by removing the dangerous Glenn Phillips, who miscued a pull to a diving Jofra Archer at long-on.
The Titans tried to counter by sending in Washington Sundar, who started with a straight boundary, but Bishnoi had the last laugh. Another trademark googly induced a whip straight into the safe hands of Ravindra Jadeja at deep mid-wicket. From a position of control, the Titans have suddenly slipped to four down, leaving Jos Buttler effectively stranded as wickets tumble around him.
GT: 133/4 (13 Overs)
Jos Buttler: 26* (13)
Rahul Tewatia: 1* (2)
Bowling:
Ravi Bishnoi: 2-0-15-3
Tushar Deshpande: 2-0-20-0
The Equation: The Titans need 78 runs from 42 balls. The required rate has climbed back up to 11.14 RPO.
Ice-man Alert: Rahul Tewatia is the new man in. We’ve seen him pull off miracles for Gujarat before, but with Bishnoi on a hat-trick (of sorts) and the Royals sensing blood, the pressure is immense. Can Buttler and Tewatia reconstruct this chase, or is the Royals' spin-web too tight?
The chase is well and truly on in Ahmedabad! Nandre Burger returned to the attack but couldn't keep the Titans quiet, as Jos Buttler and Sai Sudharsan combined for 11 runs in the 10th over.
Buttler signaled his intent with a classic "caressed" drive wide of mid-off for his first boundary of the night, moving to 10 (8). Not to be outdone, Sai Sudharsan finished the over with a cheeky ramp shot over the keeper's head, taking him to a commanding 72 off 41 balls*. The Titans have reached the halfway mark in a strong position, needing exactly 108 runs from the final 60 balls.
GT: 103/1 (10 Overs)
Sai Sudharsan: 72* (41)
Jos Buttler: 10* (8)
Bowling:
Nandre Burger: 2-0-21-0
Ravindra Jadeja: 2-0-25-0
Current Run Rate: 10.30 RPO | Required Run Rate: 10.80 RPO
The Strategy: With the required rate under 11, Gujarat is keeping pace. However, Rajasthan will likely turn back to Jofra Archer or the spin of Ravindra Jadeja to find a breakthrough. Can the "Buttler-Sudharsan" partnership take this deep, or will a wicket here derail the chase?
Gujarat Titans are refusing to back down in this massive chase of 211, reaching 98/1 after 9.3 overs. Despite the early loss of Kumar Kushagra, the Titans are scoring at a brisk 10.32 RPO, keeping the required rate within touching distance at 10.76.
The story of the chase so far has been Sai Sudharsan. In the absence of Shubman Gill, Sudharsan has played a masterful innings, particularly targeting the Rajasthan spinners. He has taken a liking to Ravindra Jadeja, plundering 23 runs off just 10 balls from the veteran left-armer. Sudharsan brought up his 13th IPL fifty in style with a massive six off Riyan Parag and currently sits on a brilliant 68 (40)*.
GT: 98/1 (9.3 Overs)
Sai Sudharsan: 68 (40) — [4s-8, 6s-3]
Jos Buttler: 5 (3)
Target: 211 | Need: 113 off 63 balls
Bowling:
Nandre Burger: 1.3-0-12-0
Ravindra Jadeja: 2-0-25-0
Riyan Parag: 1-0-11-1 (Wicket: Kushagra)
The Breakthrough: Riyan Parag provided the only success for the Royals so far, dismissing Kumar Kushagra (18) thanks to a sensational piece of boundary-line acrobatics by Shimron Hetmyer. Hetmyer caught the ball, tossed it up before stepping over the rope, and jumped back in to complete the catch.
The Equation: With Jos Buttler just starting to find his touch and Sudharsan in "God Mode" at his favorite venue, the Titans have a 35% win probability. Can Nandre Burger or Jofra Archer provide the wicket RR desperately needs to stall this momentum?
A dramatic final over from Mohammed Siraj saw the end of a sensational innings by Dhruv Jurel, but not before the Royals posted a formidable 210/6.
Jurel, who was promoted to No. 3 this season, played the anchor-turned-aggressor role to perfection, finishing with 75 off 42 balls. He fell in the final over, undone by a slower-ball bouncer that he feathered through to his former teammate Jos Buttler. It was a "soft dismissal" by Jurel's high standards today, and he walked off immediately without waiting for the umpire's signal.
Ravindra Jadeja provided the final flourish, carting the last ball of the innings for four to deep mid-wicket. Despite a tough night for the Titans' bowlers, Siraj finished with a respectable final over, conceding only 9 runs and picking up the big wicket of Jurel.
RR: 210/6 (20 Overs)
Dhruv Jurel: 75 (42) — [4s-5, 6s-5]
Yashasvi Jaiswal: 55 (36)
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: 31 (18)
Bowling (GT):
Mohammed Siraj: 4-0-48-1
Ashok Sharma: 4-0-37-1
Kagiso Rabada: 4-0-42-2
Rashid Khan: 4-0-39-1
Prasidh Krishna: 4-0-43-1
The Chase: Gujarat Titans need 211 runs to secure their first win of the season. They are chasing this without regular skipper Shubman Gill (muscle spasm). Can the makeshift opening pair of Jos Buttler and Kumar Kushagra survive the fire of Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger?
Stay tuned for the second innings!
Rajasthan Royals have breached the 200-run mark in the penultimate over, largely thanks to a clinical finish from Dhruv Jurel. Prasidh Krishna missed his mark with a slot delivery on the fourth ball, and Jurel punished him with a monstrous six over cow corner.
Despite the maximum, Prasidh recovered well to finish his spell with a pinpoint 140.7kph yorker, keeping Ravindra Jadeja quiet at the other end. Jadeja has struggled to find his timing so far, managing just 3 runs from 6 balls, leaving the heavy lifting to his younger partner.
RR: 201/5 (19 Overs)
Dhruv Jurel: 71 (39)
Ravindra Jadeja: 3 (6)
Bowling:
Prasidh Krishna: 4-0-43-1
Ashok Sharma: 4-0-37-1
The Final 6 Balls: Mohammed Siraj has the ball for the 20th. He has conceded 39 runs in his 3 overs so far—can he redeem himself with a tight final over, or will Jurel and Jadeja push the target toward 220?
The 18th over proved to be a test of nerves for youngster Ashok Sharma, who struggled with his discipline under the lights at Ahmedabad. Dhruv Jurel continued his clinical assault, launching the very first ball of the over for a towering six to set the tone.
Ashok struggled with his radar, conceding two wides as he attempted to vary his pace, including a 148.9kph thunderbolt that Jurel expertly tucked away for a couple. Despite the extra runs, Ashok managed to keep Ravindra Jadeja quiet, finishing his spell with a respectable economy given the context of the game.
RR: 190/5 (18 Overs)
Dhruv Jurel: 61 (35)
Ravindra Jadeja: 2 (4)
Bowling:
Ashok Sharma: 4-0-37-1
Kagiso Rabada: 4-0-42-2
The Final 12 Balls: The 200-run mark is well within sight. Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna are the likely candidates to bowl the final two. Can Jadeja find the boundary, or will Jurel carry his bat through for a massive finish?
The 17th over provided high drama as Kagiso Rabada finished his spell with a mix of punishment and a crucial breakthrough. The over started with a wicket on the very first ball, as Donovan Ferreira was sent packing, bringing the veteran Ravindra Jadeja to the crease.
However, the spotlight belonged to Dhruv Jurel, who reached a sensational half-century off just 31 balls. He got there with a touch of fortune; a miscue off a fullish delivery was caught by Mohammed Siraj at long-on, but the fielder's momentum carried him over the boundary rope, resulting in a six and Jurel's milestone. Despite the extra runs and a wide, Rabada’s double-wicket burst in recent overs has kept the Titans in the fight.
RR: 177/5 (17 Overs)
Dhruv Jurel: 51* (31)
Ravindra Jadeja: 1* (2)
Bowling:
Kagiso Rabada: 4-0-42-2
Ashok Sharma: 3-0-24-1
Current Run Rate: 10.41 RPO The Final Sprint: With 18 balls remaining, can Jurel and Jadeja push the Royals past the 210-mark? Ashok Sharma has one over left, and Prasidh Krishna is likely to close things out.
A massive moment in the death overs! Ashok Sharma returned to the attack and produced a moment of magic for the Titans. After being carved for a boundary, Ashok responded with a 150.7kph thunderbolt that eventually led to the downfall of the dangerous Shimron Hetmyer.
Hetmyer looked to flat-bat a full delivery over long-on, but Mohammed Siraj turned into a human highlight reel. Charging to his left, Siraj plucked a stunning catch out of the air while tumbling to the turf. The Gujarat youngster, Ashok, is visibly pumped, though he did suffer a minor finger injury attempting a return catch later in the over.
RR: 166/4 (16 Overs)
Dhruv Jurel: 42 (28)
Donovan Ferreira: 1 (2)
Bowling:
Ashok Sharma: 3-0-24-1
Rashid Khan: 4-0-39-1
The Situation: A disciplined 6-run over from Ashok has checked the Royals' momentum. Donovan Ferreira is the new man in—known for his brute strength, can he provide the finishing kick alongside Jurel?
Mohammed Siraj is coming back for his final over. It's time for the yorkers!
Rashid Khan finished his spell with a testing 15th over, but the RR batters refused to let the pressure mount. Dhruv Jurel showed immense confidence by stepping down the ground to Rashid’s very first ball—a rare sight against the Afghan maestro—and lofting it cleanly over wide long-on for a six.
Despite the early maximum, Rashid used all his experience to drag things back, conceding only singles for the rest of the over to finish with figures of 1/39. Jurel is now closing in on a half-century of his own, while Hetmyer remains a looming threat for the death overs.
RR: 160/3 (15 Overs)
Dhruv Jurel: 41 (26)
Shimron Hetmyer: 14 (6)
Bowling:
Rashid Khan: 4-0-39-1
Prasidh Krishna: 3-0-32-1
The Death Overs Begin: With 5 overs to go and 7 wickets in hand, the Royals are perfectly set for a late-inning explosion. Mohammed Siraj is expected to return—can he find his yorkers, or will Hetmyer and Jurel continue the carnage?
The 14th over was a chaotic rollercoaster. Prasidh Krishna returned and immediately struck, dismissing the RR skipper Riyan Parag for just 8. Parag tried to push a length ball with extra bounce but only succeeded in finding Kumar Kushagra at backward point.
However, the Titans' joy was short-lived. Shimron Hetmyer walked in and transformed a "wicket over" into a nightmare for Prasidh. After surviving a close shout for a caught-behind (wide given), Hetmyer launched the final two balls for back-to-back sixes—one a brutal pull and the other a monstrous strike over backward square leg. 14 runs off the over despite the wicket!
RR: 148/3 (14 Overs)
Dhruv Jurel: 32* (22)
Shimron Hetmyer: 12* (4)
Bowling:
Prasidh Krishna: 3-0-32-1
Kagiso Rabada: 3-0-31-1
Current Run Rate: 10.57 RPO Projected Score: 211 The Finish: With 6 overs left, the Royals have two of the world's best finishers at the crease. Rashid Khan still has one over up his sleeve—will he use it to stop the Hetmyer storm?
A massive breakthrough for the Titans as Kagiso Rabada returns to the attack and cleans up the set Yashasvi Jaiswal. The opener attempted to manufacture room by moving to the leg side, but was completely beaten for pace by a 145.6kph delivery that flattened his off-stump. A fine knock of 55 comes to an end.
However, the momentum didn't shift for long. The Royals' skipper Riyan Parag walked in and announced himself by whipping his very first ball—a 145kph delivery—over deep square leg for a towering six.
RR: 134/2 (13 Overs)
Dhruv Jurel: 31* (21)
Riyan Parag: 8* (3)
Bowling:
Kagiso Rabada: 3-0-31-1
Mohammed Siraj: 3-0-39-0
Current Run Rate: 10.31 RPO The Equation: With 7 overs to go, the Royals are perfectly poised. Will Rashid Khan bring himself back for his final over to challenge the new man, Parag?
Yashasvi Jaiswal has reached his half-century in style! The opener brought up the milestone with a classic, high-elbow drive through extra cover off Mohammed Siraj. It’s been a calculated knock from Jaiswal, anchoring the innings while letting the youngsters explode around him.
Mohammed Siraj’s struggles continued as Dhruv Jurel finished the over with a flurry, smoking a short ball for six over backward square leg after a lucky boundary earlier in the over. The partnership is now blossoming as the Titans' spearhead concedes 15 in the over.
RR: 122/1 (12 Overs)
Yashasvi Jaiswal: 51* (33)
Dhruv Jurel: 31* (21)
Bowling:
Mohammed Siraj: 3-0-39-0
Rashid Khan: 3-0-27-1
Current Run Rate: 10.17 RPO What’s Next: With 8 overs left and 9 wickets in hand, the Royals are looking at a massive total. Rashid Khan has one over left—will he bowl it now to stop Jurel, or save it for the death?
A high-drama over from Rashid Khan saw Gujarat Titans lose a review. Rashid and Buttler were convinced they had Dhruv Jurel LBW on a sweep attempt, but replays showed a clear spike as the ball brushed the pad after a faint noise—third umpire didn't even need UltraEdge to confirm the "Not Out" decision.
Jurel capitalized on the reprieve, smashing two boundaries in the over. One was a confident strike to start, and the other a thick outside edge that raced to the third-man fence. Yashasvi Jaiswal remains at the non-striker's end, still just three runs away from his half-century.
RR: 107/1 (11 Overs)
Dhruv Jurel: 21 (18)
Yashasvi Jaiswal: 47 (30)
Bowling:
Rashid Khan: 3-0-27-1
Ashok Sharma: 2-0-18-0
Mohammed Siraj is back into the attack. Can he find redemption after a tough first spell? Jaiswal is on strike!
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?
