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Match 9, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
, Apr 04, 2026
204/8
(20.0/20)
210/6
(20.0/20)
Rajasthan Royals beat Gujarat Titans by 6 runs
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That's a wrap - A highly entertaining double header comes to a close. In the day game, Delhi Capitals won in a commanding fashion against Mumbai Indians, with the day ending with an RR win over GT in a fiercely contested game in Ahmedabad. Up next, it's another double header scheduled on Sunday, 5th April. The day begins with Sunrisers Hyderabad hosting Lucknow Super Giants in Hyderabad at 3.30 pm IST (10 am GMT). It will then be followed by a highly anticipated southern derby as defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on the Chennai Super Kings at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT). But do join us in advance for all the buildup. Until then, take care, cheers!
RR edge GT out in their own backyard - The Rajasthan Royals maintain their unbeaten run with two wins in as many games and go top of the table, dethroning the Capitals. They now head to Guwahati, to host the Mumbai Indians on Tuesday, April 7th. As for Gujarat Titans, they will need to lift themselves up from back-to-back defeats and will aim to open their account in their next assignment. They travel to the national capital to face the Delhi Capitals on Wednesday, 8th April. Both the games are scheduled for a 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT) start.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH - RR's Ravi Bishnoi gets the award along with the Purple Cap for his exceptional bowling spell of 4/41. On being asked about his preparations heading into this season, he reflects on a difficult year gone by, one that tested him but never broke him. He says that he stuck to his strengths, and kept trusting his process and leaned on his length as his primary weapon. Mentions that domestic cricket kept him sharp, and a couple of series with the national side added to his confidence heading into the IPL. On the mental, physical and technical adjustments he had to make, Bishnoi says a lot of effort goes into the amount of bowling he does, whether before a match, during the domestic season, or in the off-season. On his favourite wicket from the four he picked up, Bishnoi says he enjoyed all four but singles out Rahul Tewatia's dismissal as particularly pleasing, noting that Rahul is considered a master of such situations. On the importance of his performance, Bishnoi is quick to shift focus to the team, saying what matters is that RR won. He also credits Tushar Deshpande for an excellent final over and Jofra Archer for bowling a brilliant 19th, calling it a collective effort.
The victorious captain of Rajasthan Royals - Riyan Parag says that the last two overs were outstanding and he is really happy that the plan to go full and fast at the death worked out. Mentions that actually it was Tushar Deshpande, who was going to bowl the 19th over and Jofra Archer the 20th, but credits Dhruv Jurel, who told him to switch up the order. Further adds that Jurel has been fantastic at number 3, and hopefully, he is someone who can play a big role and win them the title. Ends by saying that they are pumped up and looking forward to the next game in Guwahati.
... Time for the post-match Presentation ...
A quick word from Jofra Archer - On being asked about the stunning catch to dismiss Rashid Khan in the final over, Archer admits that he had written it off the moment it left the bat. Explains that the trajectory suggested it was a six, but adds that he just ran and hoped for the best and kept going. Says that somehow it stuck. He feels proud of the way the fielding unit stepped up nicely, noting that everything that could have gone right in the field did go right. On the bowling changes, Archer reveals that there was a last-minute reshuffle. Shares that Deshpande was originally set to bowl the 19th over, with him taking the last, but adds that Riyan Parag had a change of heart. Archer stresses the importance of reading the game as it unfolds, noting that what works in the nets does not always translate to match day. Adaptability, he says, is everything. Shares that the slower balls were not gripping or staying in, which forced them to adjust their plans and go predominantly pace-on through the back end of the innings.
The stand-in captain of Gujarat Titans - Rashid Khan says that they bowled well to restrict the opposition to 210 runs. Also mentions that they started really well with the bat, but those back-to-back wickets after the 10th over took away all the momentum from them. Adds that on a wicket like this, getting 9 or 10 runs an over is not a big deal and it was just about those clusters of wickets in a short span of time that cost them. On the middle order woes, Rashid says that everyone has their own process and they try to learn from their mistakes and come back stronger in the next game. On the final over, Rashid says that the conversation with Kagiso Rabada was to try and get just one boundary to take the pressure off but credits Tushar Deshpande for the way he bowled and feels that he bowled just one bad ball, which Rashid feels he himself should have put away.
The Royals posted a mountain - It was just another game where 200 was breached. The moment Jaiswal and Sooryavanshi settled in together, the question was never whether RR would get to 200. It was always by how much. Sooryavanshi was more measured than usual but kept the innings ticking, giving Jaiswal the platform he thrives on. The left-hander duly brought up his fifty and looked every bit in control. Jurel was slow to get going but found his timing when it mattered most, adding a fifty of his own to put the seal on a total that had been building all innings. Gujarat Titans will look back at this with some frustration. Restricting themselves to five bowlers with Siraj going for plenty, put the rest of the attack under unnecessary pressure. Rashid was sharper than his last outing, Rabada offered resistance, but it was Ashok who stood out, consistently with express pace.
Lower order kept GT alive - Dead and buried. That was Gujarat Titans' situation at one stage, with Buttler and Tewatia both back in the hut and the chase slipping away fast. But Rabada and Rashid had other ideas. Rashid's power hitting is no secret, but Rabada matched him blow for blow, muscling a few into the stands with equal conviction. Together, they put on 43 crucial runs and dragged GT back from the ashes. But couldn't land the knockout punch. Eleven needed off the last over, and Deshpande stood at the top of his mark and delivered one of the finest overs of his career. Yorker after yorker, he kept GT agonisingly so close yet so far from the win.
A denting collapse in the middle phase - As dominating the start was for GT in the initial ten overs, it all fell apart after that. Sudharsan's dismissal was the trigger and GT's middle order, fragile at the best of times, had no response. Bishnoi tore through them with ruthless efficiency, reducing GT from 107/1 to 155/6 in what felt like the blink of an eye. The platform that had been so carefully built was reduced to rubble in the space of a few overs.
Quick out of the blocks - No Gill, no problem. Sudharsan took one look at the situation and decided it was his evening to step up. From the first over he was at it, making the powerplay count in the way only the best top-order batters can. Loose deliveries were put away without hesitation. Kumar Kushagra, the new opening partner, read the situation well, held his end up, which allowed the freedom for Sudharsan to take the game on. Kushagra eventually fell, but GT were in a commanding position with 103/1 on the board and Sudharsan smashing a free-flowing half century.
An IPL classic in Ahmedabad - Tushar Deshpande upholds the trust shown in him by the skipper. Entrusted with the final over under immense pressure, he was inch-perfect from start to finish. He is off for a celebratory run and is over the moon, and rightly so. GT are crestfallen and will have to lift themselves up from a defeat that will be a bit too bitter to swallow.
End Of The Over 20 : 204/8
4 Runs
- 1 WD 19.1
- 119.1
- 119.2
- 119.3
- 019.4
- W 19.5
- 019.6
A. Sharma
0 (1)
K. Rabada
23 (16)
T. Deshpande
3-0-24-1
19.6
0
Tushar Deshpande To Ashok Sharma
That's it, it's all over. Tushar Deshpande has done it, Rajasthan Royals win by 6 runs. Tushar Deshpande runs away in celebration and what a last couple of overs these have been from him and Jofra Archer. A total of 8 runs conceded in the last 2 overs. Coming to the delivery, this is bowled full and straight, ends up being a low full toss, actually. Ashok Sharma gets low and has a swipe across the line but only manages an inside edge onto the pads.
Excellent by the bowler, even better from Archer, the fielder. Ashok Sharma comes out to face the last ball as GT need 7 runs.
19.5
W
Tushar Deshpande To Rashid Khan OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! A fine catch under pressure from Jofra Archer and you can see the delight on the RR's skipper's face. Riyan Parag is absolutely pumped. Tushar Deshpande goes full and wide. Rashid Khan extends his arms and reaches for it, forcing the lofted shot wide of deep backward point. Rashid just doesn't get enough power on it but Archer covers plenty of ground to his right and slides across to cling onto the ball with both hands. A 6 to send up into a Super Over as RR now need 7 runs off one ball.
19.4
0
Tushar Deshpande To Rashid Khan
Trying to be a bit too cute. Full-pitched delivery, wide outside off, Khan walks across and tries to lap it over fine leg but ends up nutmegging himself.
19.3
1
Tushar Deshpande To Kagiso Rabada
Just one more. Another yorker, angled across off, Kagiso Rabada toe-ends it back down the pitch. Tushar does well to dive to his right in his follow-through and get a hand on it. Only another single. 7 needed off 3 balls.
19.2
1
Tushar Deshpande To Rashid Khan
On the money is Tushar Deshpande. A corker of a yorker, just outside off, Rashid Khan manages to open the bat face and squeeze it down to deep third for a single.
19.1
1
Tushar Deshpande To Kagiso Rabada
Hard length outside off, hit away through covers for just a single.
19.1
wd
Tushar Deshpande To Kagiso Rabada
WIDE! Full and well wide of the off stump line. Rabada swings and misses. 10 needed off 6 now.
Last over coming up. Tighten your seatbelts, folks. All results are very much possible. Tushar Deshpande (2-0-20-0) to wrap up. Interesting decision to go with Tushar with Burger still having an over left in his spell. Can he do the job for his side? Let's see...
End Of The Over 19 : 200/7
4 Runs
- 118.1
- 018.2
- 118.3
- 118.4
- 018.5
- 1 B 18.6
K. Rabada
21 (14)
R. Khan
23 (13)
J. Archer
4-0-38-0
18.6
b
Jofra Archer To Kagiso Rabada
Gets away with it, does Archer but what a fine over otherwise from him, just 4 runs off it. A high and wide full toss, Kagiso Rabada reaches out to carve it away but misses. The keeper fumbles and the batters pinch a bye. There's also a review for a possible no-ball. The third umpire checks the replays and finds that it is below the waist-height and it stays a legal ball.
Is that a no ball? Kagiso Rabada feels it has passed above waist height and opts for a review. Is it dipping? Is it high enough? The Ball Tracking with the graphics confirms that it is slightly below the waist height. Fair delivery, it is.
18.5
0
Jofra Archer To Kagiso Rabada
Good length, attacking the stumps, KG only manages to hit it back to the bowler. Archer makes a half stop but it remains a dot ball.
18.4
1
Jofra Archer To Rashid Khan
NOT OUT! Rashid Khan knew it straightaway and wasn't fazed at all with the review. Jofra Archer goes full and quick, aiming the ball at the stumps. Khan looks to stay back and play a whip over the leg side but misses. The ball thuds into the pads and rolls to short fine leg for a single. Archer's appeal for LBW is turned down but he seems certain that this is Out. Riyan Parag sends it upstairs but UltraEdge quickly confirms the presence of the inside edge, and the on-field decision stands.
A review taken for LBW by the Royals, challenging the on-field decision of not out. UltraEdge shows a clear spike and the on-field decision is upheld.
18.3
1
Jofra Archer To Kagiso Rabada
Back of a length, angled into the batter again. No room for Rabada to work with and he snatches the pull shot towards deep square leg for one. 13 needed off 9 now.
18.2
0
Jofra Archer To Kagiso Rabada
Short ball, right into the body. Rabada tries to back away and get it away with a pull but misses out.
18.1
1
Jofra Archer To Rashid Khan
Pitched fuller and around off, at 144.1 kph. Khan takes a couple of steps ahead to swing across the line but gets an inside edge onto the pads. The ball rolls into the off side, and they pick up a single.
What a tight contest this has been in Ahmedabad! GT almost looked dead and buried but Rabada and Rashid have given them a real chance here. Jofra Archer (3-0-35-0) is given the responsibility to bowl the 19th over. Initially, Deshpande had the ball in hand, but the skipper opted to go with a more experienced bowler in Archer for this crucial over.
End Of The Over 18 : 196/7
15 Runs
- 417.1
- 117.2
- 617.3
- 117.4
- 217.5
- 117.6
R. Khan
21 (11)
K. Rabada
20 (10)
S. Sharma
3-0-34-0
17.6
1
Sandeep Sharma To Rashid Khan
Gets the yorker in this time, does Sandeep Sharma. Just outside off, squeezed away square on the off side for a run. 15 needed off the last 2 overs.
17.5
2
Sandeep Sharma To Rashid Khan
Very full, lands it around leg stump, Rashid jams it down through the backward square leg region. Seems to be an easy brace but Ravindra Jadeja fires in another great throw towards the keeper, and Rashid has to hustle to safety.
17.4
1
Sandeep Sharma To Kagiso Rabada
A wide full toss, Rabada backs away a bit and reaches for it, hitting it towards cover for a single.
17.3
6
Sandeep Sharma To Kagiso Rabada
SIX! Kagiso Rabada is playing a blinder right now. Slower ball from around the wicket, but right in the slot around off. KG backs away, frees those arms and whacks it straight down the ground for a huge six. 19 needed off 15 balls.
17.2
1
Sandeep Sharma To Rashid Khan
Good length in the channel, pushed away past point for a single by Khan.
17.1
4
Sandeep Sharma To Rashid Khan
FOUR! Oh, this is impressive from the GT lower order. Sharma sees Rashid advancing and spears in a full ball outside off. Rashid adjusts well, halts his charge and squeezes it past short third for a boundary.
Right. 30 needed off the last 18 balls. Very much doable. Sandeep Sharma (2-0-19-0) is back on.
End Of The Over 17 : 181/7
10 Runs
- 116.1
- 416.2
- 116.3
- 016.4
- 016.5
- 416.6
K. Rabada
13 (8)
R. Khan
13 (7)
R. Bishnoi
4-0-41-4
16.6
4
Ravi Bishnoi To Kagiso Rabada
FOUR! Lovely shot. Slightly flighted, fuller as well and on middle and off. Kagiso Rabada leans ahead and lofts it back over the bowler's head for a boundary. Ravi Bishnoi ends with figures of 4-0-41-4.
16.5
0
Ravi Bishnoi To Kagiso Rabada
Flatter again, around off, pushed away towards cover.
16.4
0
Ravi Bishnoi To Kagiso Rabada
A slip in place for the left-hander and Bishnoi immediately goes past the outside edge. The googly, quicker and darting away from off stump. Kagiso Rabada looks to play a late dab but is beaten.
16.3
1
Ravi Bishnoi To Rashid Khan
Fuller one, just outside off, Khan leans on and blocks it into the off side, pinching a quick single in the process as well.
16.2
4
Ravi Bishnoi To Rashid Khan
FOUR! This chase is still very much alive. Fired in again by Bishnoi, a tad short and wide, though. Rashid Khan backs away and cuts it behind point for a boundary. 35 needed off 22 balls.
16.1
1
Ravi Bishnoi To Kagiso Rabada
Flatter delivery on off, Rabada hops back in the crease and wrists it in front of mid-wicket for one.
STRATEGIC BREAK! So much has changed since the last break. The game has flipped upside down with Rajasthan Royals in total command at the moment. Sudharsan's dismissal was the moment the chase went south. GT's middle order, so often a question mark against this side, was blown away one by one. Ravi Bishnoi has been the wrecker in chief who still has an over left in his spell. For GT, Rashid Khan is the last recognised batter who has the ability to hit the long ball. And Bishnoi will bowl out after the break.
End Of The Over 16 : 171/7
10 Runs
- 115.1
- 115.2
- 115.3
- 615.4
- 115.5
- 015.6
R. Khan
8 (5)
K. Rabada
8 (4)
J. Archer
3-0-35-0
15.6
0
Jofra Archer To Rashid Khan
Oh, Rashid tries something really cheeky here. Hard-length delivery on middle, Rashid stays a bit low and compact and tries to play a no-look whip shot but gets it high on the bat. A bit more bounce and Rashid could have been hit on the grill of the helmet, risky choice of shot.
15.5
1
Jofra Archer To Kagiso Rabada
Full toss on off, hit down to mid off for just a single. 40 needed off 25, very much gettable but GT have just 3 wickets in hand.
15.4
6
Jofra Archer To Kagiso Rabada
SIX! Oh, that's a clean strike from KG! Hard length, around the top of off, Kagiso Rabada backs away nice and early and gets a hold of the lofted shot, lifting it over long off for a biggie.
15.3
1
Jofra Archer To Rashid Khan
Full toss on middle, darting back in, Rashid stays low and plays it with an open bat face past point for one more.
15.2
1
Jofra Archer To Kagiso Rabada
Good hustle from the batters. A yorker on middle stump, at 141.8 kph. Rabada gets his front pad out of the way and digs it in front of mid off for a quick single.
15.1
1
Jofra Archer To Rashid Khan
Full-pitched delivery, on off, Rashid Khan hangs deep in the crease and hammers it to deep cover for a single.
End Of The Over 15 : 161/7
16 Runs
- 414.1
- 614.2
- W 14.3
- 414.4
- W 14.5
- 014.6
K. Rabada
0 (1)
R. Khan
6 (2)
R. Bishnoi
3-0-31-4
14.6
0
Ravi Bishnoi To Kagiso Rabada
Beauty! Fuller googly, starts on middle and spins away outside off. Rabada defends from the crease but hangs his bat inside the line and gets beaten on the outside edge.
The next batter is in. It is Kagiso Rabada, who walks in at number 9 for GT.
14.5
W
Ravi Bishnoi To Rashid Khan OUT!
OUT! SHAHRUKH KHAN IS RUN OUT! It is going downhill for the Titans ever so rapidly now. Full and tossed up outside off, Rashid drills it to sweeper cover. Jadeja moves to his right from deep cover point, stops it cleanly and fires in a flat, quick throw at the striker's end. Shahrukh is called for the third but is caught struggling to get home at the striker's end. Perhaps they did not notice it was Jadeja out there. You simply do not take on that arm. The keeper collects a fairly rocket throw by Jadeja and whips the bails off with Shahrukh out of his crease.
Oh, this looks close. The reaction of the Rajasthan Royals players, especially the keeper, indicates that this might be Out. The third umpire is having a look and replays confirm that Shahrukh Khan is short of his ground at the keeper's end. OUT comes up on the big screen.
14.4
4
Ravi Bishnoi To Rashid Khan
FOUR! Oh, almost a five-for for Bishnoi. How has that missed the stumps? Quicker googly on a hard length outside off, spins back in and skids through. Rashid stays back and tries to cut at it but gets a faint inside edge. It goes just above the leg stump, and beats Jurel to his left to race behind to the fence.
Five wickets down for GT in the space of 4 overs. This also brings in stand-in skipper Rashid Khan to the crease.
14.3
W
Ravi Bishnoi To Rahul Tewatia OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Bishnoi responds strongly with a 4-for and lets out a huge roar. Dishes out a googly outside off, and the over-spin does the trick. Tewatia shapes to cut it behind point but the ball grips and bounces a bit, and kisses the top edge before going into Jurel's gloves. A sharp take by the keeper. Gujarat Titans are 155/6, needing 56 from 33 balls.
14.2
6
Ravi Bishnoi To Rahul Tewatia
SIX! Innovative and mighty effective! Pulls the length slightly back, does Bishnoi. Keeps it on the off-stump line. Rahul Tewatia switches his stance and nails the reverse sweep flatly behind deep backward point for a six.
14.1
4
Ravi Bishnoi To Rahul Tewatia
FOUR! Races away. The one that makes the bowler scratch his head as there was nothing wrong with the ball. A quick googly, on middle and off, full in length. Tewatia tries to flick it against the spin, but gets a thick leading edge and the ball shoots past the vacant first slip for a boundary.
End Of The Over 14 : 145/5
12 Runs
- W 13.1
- 113.2
- 113.3
- 613.4
- 013.5
- 413.6
S. Khan
11 (4)
R. Tewatia
2 (3)
N. Burger
3-0-29-1
13.6
4
Nandre Burger To Shahrukh Khan
FOUR! Neatly done! A well-directed short ball coming in and around the bodyline. Shahrukh Khan deals with it by arching back. Uses the pace and ramps it over the keeper for a boundary.
13.5
0
Nandre Burger To Shahrukh Khan
Full and with pace taken off, around off. Khan pushes it to the mid off region.
13.4
6
Nandre Burger To Shahrukh Khan
SIX! Wow, what a sound off the bat. Banged in short and around off, just not short enough. Shahrukh Khan swivels back and pummels the pull shot in front of square leg for a biggie.
13.3
1
Nandre Burger To Rahul Tewatia
Shorter ball outside off, slower too, dabbed down to extra cover for a single.
13.2
1
Nandre Burger To Shahrukh Khan
Good length ball angled in at off and middle. This is clipped towards square leg for a single.
The next batter is Shahrukh Khan, who comes in as the Impact Sub for GT, replacing Prasidh Krishna.
Prasidh Krishna is substituted by Shahrukh Khan
13.1
W
Nandre Burger To Jos Buttler OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT IN THE DEEP! This is like a hammer blow on the Titans as they lose the set Buttler. 100th T20 wicket for Nandre Burger. Short and angled in outside off, and it hurries onto Buttler quicker than he expects. Gets big on him too, the angle from around the wicket making it awkward to put away cleanly. Buttler commits to the pull but cannot keep it under control, as the ball goes off the top edge towards deep fine leg and Sandeep dives forward to scoop the ball. 107/1 becomes 133/5 now and things are looking ominous for the hosts as they still need 78 from 41 balls.
End Of The Over 13 : 133/4
6 Runs
- W 12.1
- 412.2
- W 12.3
- 012.4
- 112.5
- 112.6
J. Buttler
26 (13)
R. Tewatia
1 (2)
R. Bishnoi
2-0-15-3
12.6
1
Ravi Bishnoi To Jos Buttler
An in-angler onto the pads, on a good length, Buttler nudges it through mid-wicket for a single.
12.5
1
Ravi Bishnoi To Rahul Tewatia
Short outside off, slapped behind point for a single.
12.4
0
Ravi Bishnoi To Rahul Tewatia
A shade fuller and around off, Tewatia eases it to the point region.
Gujarat Titans seem to have pushed the self-destruct button here. Out walks Rahul Tewatia to bat.
12.3
W
Ravi Bishnoi To Washington Sundar OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! The slide continues for the Titans. Full in length and on the pads, there to be hit and Sundar's eyes light up to go for another big one. He tries to get under it and launch over deep mid-wicket, but the room just is not there. Plinks straight to deep mid-wicket instead. A simple catching practice for Ravindra Jadeja stationed in the deep. 107/1 becomes 131/4 for the Titans in the chase of 211 runs.
12.2
4
Ravi Bishnoi To Washington Sundar
FOUR! A good way to get off the mark! Full ball outside the off stump. Sundar lunges forward and then lofts it aerially over the bowler's head for a boundary.
Two rather quick wickets for Ravi Bishnoi and Gujarat Titans are 3 down. Washington Sundar walks in at number 5.
12.1
W
Ravi Bishnoi To Glenn Phillips OUT!
OUT! IN THE AIR AND CAUGHT! Bishnoi gets his second and Deep Dasgupta on air mentions that he completes 200 T20 wickets and is the youngest Indian to do so. A flat googly on off, on a length, sliding into the batter. Phillips backs away to muscle it downtown but cannot free his arms as he is cramped for room. Hence, he does not get enough power on the shot to clear the ropes. Chips it tamely towards long on and Archer comes charging in off the boundary, dives forward and takes a fine catch. Gujarat Titans are 127/3, needing 84 off 47 balls.
End Of The Over 12 : 127/2
15 Runs
- 111.1
- 411.2
- 111.3
- 111.4
- 411.5
- 411.6
J. Buttler
25 (12)
G. Phillips
3 (3)
T. Deshpande
2-0-20-0
11.6
4
Tushar Deshpande To Jos Buttler
FOUR! Dismissed out of his presence! A genuine half-tracker outside off. Jos Buttler stands tall and hammers it with a pull shot, between long on and deep mid-wicket for a cracking four.
11.5
4
Tushar Deshpande To Jos Buttler
FOUR! That's top shot, in total control. Touch fuller in length, around the fourth stump. Jos Buttler hits it through the line by pressing forward and lofts it over the extra cover fielder for a boundary. Geez, that has blazed away to the ropes in the blink of an eye.
11.4
1
Tushar Deshpande To Glenn Phillips
Slow into the pitch, outside off. Phillips rises with the bounce and cuts it behind square on the off side for a run.
11.3
1
Tushar Deshpande To Jos Buttler
Back of a length, on off, Jos Buttler punches it on the rise behind backward point for a single.
11.2
4
Tushar Deshpande To Jos Buttler
FOUR! Helped behind! Full outside off, Buttler moves across the stumps and ramps it nonchalantly over the keeper for a boundary.
11.1
1
Tushar Deshpande To Glenn Phillips
A fractionally full ball and this is bunted off the front foot towards point for a single.
End Of The Over 11 : 112/2
9 Runs
- 110.1
- 2 NB 10.2
- 110.2
- 010.3
- W 10.4
- 110.5
- 410.6
J. Buttler
12 (8)
G. Phillips
1 (1)
R. Bishnoi
1-0-9-1
10.6
4
Ravi Bishnoi To Jos Buttler
FOUR! Played with finesse! Outside off, on a length, Jos Buttler is quick to pivot on the back foot and cuts it late through backward point for a boundary.
10.5
1
Ravi Bishnoi To Glenn Phillips
Dishes out a googly, short on off. Phillips rocks back and knocks it down to long on for a single.
Out goes Sudharsan after a hugely productive knock, putting his team in command. In walks Glenn Phillips at number 4.
10.4
W
Ravi Bishnoi To Sai Sudharsan OUT!
OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Bishnoi strikes in his first over and gets the big fish. GT are 107/1, chasing 211. Not the best of balls Bishnoi has bowled, but he won't mind getting a wicket. A drag-downer, googly on middle and leg, there to be hit, and Sudharsan knew it. Shapes up for the big swing over deep square leg but could not keep it down, skewing it off the top edge straight to Deshpande at deep backward square leg instead.
10.3
0
Ravi Bishnoi To Sai Sudharsan
Another googly, on a shortish length. A defensive push from Sudharsan to the off side.
10.2
1
Ravi Bishnoi To Jos Buttler
Oh, Buttler gets away with it! Darts one on a good length, outside off. Buttler shimmies down the track and tries to slap it through cover, but gets a bottom edge past the keeper for a single.
10.2
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Ravi Bishnoi To Sai Sudharsan
A flat googly, short around off, at 91.1 kph. Sai rocks back and whips it to deep mid-wicket for a single. Oh dear! That's a cardinal sin from a spinner. It is not for overstepping, but cutting the return crease. Free Hit coming up.
10.1
1
Ravi Bishnoi To Jos Buttler
Starts off with a short ball, on leg. Buttler hangs deep and heaves it over mid on for a single.
At halfway, GT are 103/1, looking in absolute command at the moment. At the same stage, RR were 97/1. The Titans need 108 more runs from 60 balls. And now, it's Ravi Bishnoi's time to roll his arm over.
End Of The Over 10 : 103/1
11 Runs
- 1 LB 9.1
- 19.2
- 49.3
- 09.4
- 19.5
- 49.6
S. Sudharsan
72 (41)
J. Buttler
6 (5)
N. Burger
2-0-17-0
9.6
4
Nandre Burger To Sai Sudharsan
FOUR! Sudharsan seems to have an answer to every single delivery right now. Another slower bumper, over middle, and around shoulder height. Sai Sudharsan watches it well, bends back and ramps it nicely over the keeper's head for another boundary.
9.5
1
Nandre Burger To Jos Buttler
Slower one into the pitch and outside off, Jos Buttler rises up and manages to pull it down through square leg for a single.
9.4
0
Nandre Burger To Jos Buttler
Hard length outside off, played away with an angled bat towards point.
9.3
4
Nandre Burger To Jos Buttler
FOUR! Wow, glorious timing from Buttler. Fuller one around off, Jos Buttler stays back a bit but gets his hands out in front and with a fairly gentle push, he gets it through extra cover for a boundary.
9.2
1
Nandre Burger To Sai Sudharsan
Good hustle from the RR skipper. Slower one, back of a length and outside off. Sudharsan toe-ends the slap and gets it wide of mid off. Riyan Parag scampers to his right and dives in to keep it down to a single.
9.1
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Nandre Burger To Jos Buttler
Back of a length, around leg, Buttler misses the clip and the ball goes off his hips to backward square leg. They pick up a leg bye.
Nandre Burger returns into the attack. Went for 7 runs off his first over. He replaces Riyan Parag.
End Of The Over 9 : 92/1
14 Runs
- 18.1
- 18.2
- 48.3
- 28.4
- 68.5
- 08.6
S. Sudharsan
67 (39)
J. Buttler
1 (1)
R. Jadeja
2-0-25-0
8.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Sai Sudharsan
Quicker delivery around off, Sudharsan backs away and cuts it late, straight to short third. 119 more needed off 66 balls.
8.5
6
Ravindra Jadeja To Sai Sudharsan
SIX! That is a COLOSSAL HIT! Full and around off, there to be hit. Sai Sudharsan goes down on one knee and slog sweeps it handsomely over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.
A slight halt in play as one of the zinger bails at the non-striker's end has malfunctioned. It has been replaced now and we are good to go.
8.4
2
Ravindra Jadeja To Sai Sudharsan
Fired in towards the stumps, Sudharsan slogs it down the ground. The fielder at long on does well to move quickly and cuts it off to his right, keeping it down to two runs.
8.3
4
Ravindra Jadeja To Sai Sudharsan
FOUR! Put away with ease. Short and wide outside off, Sudharsan rocks back and cuts it hard through the point region for a boundary.
8.2
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Jos Buttler
Jadeja gives this one a bit more air, bowling it full on off. Jos Buttler eases it down to long off and gets off the mark with a single.
8.1
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Sai Sudharsan
Quick and flat, on off, stabbed into the leg side for a single.
STRATEGIC BREAK! Despite the wicket off the last ball, this has been a ballistic start by the Gujarat Titans in their run chase of 211. There's not much difference between the two teams as GT are 78/1, and RR were 80/1 at the same stage. Breaking the opening stand, the Royals would look to slow things down and, even better, pick up a couple more to push the Titans for a rebuild. And given how top-heavy this GT unit is, they would aim to build another steady partnership through this middle phase. The Titans still need 133 runs from 72 balls as Jos Buttler makes his way out to the crease at number 3. Ravindra Jadeja to continue after the break.
End Of The Over 8 : 78/1
11 Runs
- 47.1
- 07.2
- 07.3
- 67.4
- 17.5
- W 7.6
K. Kushagra
18 (14)
S. Sudharsan
54 (34)
R. Parag
1-0-11-1
7.6
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Riyan Parag To Kumar Kushagra OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! A bit of magic on the boundary ropes from Shimron Hetmyer hands the Royals their first wicket. Riyan Parag flights it up and bowls it just across the right-hander. Kumar Kushagra goes on one knee and looks to smoke it over cow corner but ends up lifting it straighter towards long on. The ball seems to be just sailing over but Hetmyer settles himself just inside the ropes, takes it over his head and manages to flick it back up before he goes over the ropes. He casually walks back in to pouch it safely and the replays confirm it is a clean catch. End of a 78-run opening stand for GT.
Has Hetmyer caught it cleanly? The on-field umpires send it upstairs to check the legality of the catch. Hetmyer takes the catch, and realises that he is about to lose his balance and lobs the ball up. Momentarily goes beyond the ropes and balances himself to take it on the second attempt. It is deemed a fair catch. OUT loads on the giant screen.
7.5
1
Riyan Parag To Sai Sudharsan
Dragged length, slower and angled into the batter. Sudharsan taps it down through mid-wicket and picks up a single.
7.4
6
Riyan Parag To Sai Sudharsan
SIX! A 13th IPL FIFTY for Sai Sudharsan and he's turning out to be the mainstay of GT's batting. And in Gill's absence, he has stepped up very responsibly here. Full toss on off, Sudharsan gets under the flight of the ball and swats it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.
7.3
0
Riyan Parag To Sai Sudharsan
Floated up on leg, sliding down the leg side, Sudharsan sits down to sweep but misses and gets hit on the pads.
7.2
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Riyan Parag To Sai Sudharsan
A bit more round-arm, fired in at the stumps, Sudharsan blocks it off.
7.1
4
Riyan Parag To Sai Sudharsan
FOUR! Just like Jadeja, Parag is also welcomed into the attack with a boundary by Sai Sudharsan. Loopy delivery, too full and outside off. Sudharsan has all the time in the world to lean on and drill it wide of long off for a boundary.
Spin brought in tandem now. But nope, it's not Bishnoi. The skipper, Riyan Parag, himself comes into the attack now and replaces Sandeep Sharma.
End Of The Over 7 : 67/0
11 Runs
- 46.1
- 26.2
- 26.3
- 16.4
- 16.5
- 16.6
S. Sudharsan
43 (29)
K. Kushagra
18 (13)
R. Jadeja
1-0-11-0
6.6
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Sai Sudharsan
Length ball on off, Sai presses back and nudges it down in front of mid-wicket for another single. 11 off the over.
6.5
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Kumar Kushagra
Nagging length around off, holds in the deck a touch, Kushagra chips the drive through mid off for one more.
6.4
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Sai Sudharsan
Short again, but fired in around off at 100.5 kph. Sudharsan swivels and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
6.3
2
Ravindra Jadeja To Sai Sudharsan
Bowled well short and over middle, Sudharsan rocks back and pulls it down to wide deep mid-wicket for two more runs.
6.2
2
Ravindra Jadeja To Sai Sudharsan
Aimed at the stumps, tucked away into the big gap at mid-wicket for a couple of runs more.
6.1
4
Ravindra Jadeja To Sai Sudharsan
FOUR! Oh, deft touch from Sudharsan. Flatter delivery, slightly short and outside off. Sai waits back, gets low and just angles it away down to deep third for a boundary.
A very profitable Powerplay for Gujarat Titans. They are 56/0, but the Royals were quite ahead at the same stage, with 69/0 on the board. The hosts need 155 runs from 84 balls. And here's Ravindra Jadeja into the attack, replacing Tushar Deshpande.
End Of The Over 6 : 56/0
11 Runs
- 25.1
- 45.2
- 15.3
- 45.4
- 05.5
- 05.6
K. Kushagra
17 (12)
S. Sudharsan
33 (24)
S. Sharma
2-0-19-0
5.6
0
Sandeep Sharma To Kumar Kushagra
Misses out again, does Kushagra. A leg-stump half volley but Kushagra misses the flick and wears it on the pads. The Titans end the Powerplay at 56/0.
5.5
0
Sandeep Sharma To Kumar Kushagra
A bumper now, around off, doesn't rise as much. Kumar bends his back to play the ramp but misses out.
5.4
4
Sandeep Sharma To Kumar Kushagra
FOUR! Kumar Kushagra chances his arm now and picks up a boundary. Slower one, short of a good length and around off. Kushagra shimmies down the track and lofts it back over the bowler's head. The fielder at long on, moves to his left and puts in a slide but the ball evades him.
5.3
1
Sandeep Sharma To Sai Sudharsan
Sharma drags the length back, bowling it straighter, Sai nudges it across and gets it through mid-wicket for one.
5.2
4
Sandeep Sharma To Sai Sudharsan
FOUR! Now, that is a shot! Fuller in length, on the stumps, Sudharsan clips it away and times it beautifully through mid-wicket for a boundary. The 50 is up for Gujarat Titans as well.
5.1
2
Sandeep Sharma To Sai Sudharsan
A gift from Sharma but Sai Sudharsan fails to accept. A wide full toss, waist height and Sai slaps it towards point. The fielder there fails to stop cleanly and the ball heads behind. The cover-point fielder tracks it down and they get a couple.
Change? Nope. Sandeep Sharma to continue...
End Of The Over 5 : 45/0
5 Runs
- 44.1
- 04.2
- 04.3
- 04.4
- 04.5
- 14.6
S. Sudharsan
26 (21)
K. Kushagra
13 (9)
T. Deshpande
1-0-5-0
4.6
1
Tushar Deshpande To Sai Sudharsan
A low full toss fired onto the pads, Sudharsan flicks it to deep square leg for a single.
4.5
0
Tushar Deshpande To Sai Sudharsan
Good deception! At just 118.4 kph, Tushar bowls a slower one, on a length, outside off. Sudharsan is early into his shot and gets beaten while trying to pull.
4.4
0
Tushar Deshpande To Sai Sudharsan
Nails the yorker in perfectly, does Deshpande, outside off. Sai attempts to carve it past cover, but gets a bit late to bring his bat down and is beaten.
4.3
0
Tushar Deshpande To Sai Sudharsan
Pitched outside leg, on a good length. Sai Sudharsan tries the pull shot, but it skids low and goes below his bat. Lobs off the thigh pad and rolls past the leg stump.
4.2
0
Tushar Deshpande To Sai Sudharsan
Play and a miss! Across the left-hander, on a length, Sai Sudharsan looks to slash it off the back foot, but misses to connect.
4.1
4
Tushar Deshpande To Sai Sudharsan
FOUR! That has just flown in a flash! A full toss, seam up, outside off. Sai Sudharsan guides it on the bounce and over the leaping Nandre Burger at short third for a boundary.
Tushar Deshpande now comes in to replace Jofra Archer in the attack.
End Of The Over 4 : 40/0
8 Runs
- 23.1
- 43.2
- 13.3
- 03.4
- 03.5
- 13.6
S. Sudharsan
21 (15)
K. Kushagra
13 (9)
S. Sharma
1-0-8-0
3.6
1
Sandeep Sharma To Sai Sudharsan
Very full, on middle, angling in. Sai Sudharsan drills it past the non-striker, for a single towards long on.
3.5
0
Sandeep Sharma To Sai Sudharsan
Takes pace off, on a good length, at 114.3 kph. Sudharsan punches it off the back foot to the leg side.
3.4
0
Sandeep Sharma To Sai Sudharsan
From around the stump, this is pushed fuller on off. Sai Sudharsan stabs it to the cover-point fielder.
3.3
1
Sandeep Sharma To Kumar Kushagra
Full and on middle, Kushagra plays with a straight bat and drives it to long on for a single.
3.2
4
Sandeep Sharma To Kumar Kushagra
FOUR! Sheer delicacy! On the back of a length, at the pads. Kumar Kushagra lets the ball come, uses his wrists, and glances it to the left of the short fine leg fielder for a boundary.
3.1
2
Sandeep Sharma To Kumar Kushagra
Begins with a slower delivery, does Sandeep. On a length, on middle. Kumar Kushagra heaves it to the left of deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
End Of The Over 3 : 32/0
10 Runs
- 02.1
- 12.2
- 42.3
- 02.4
- 12.5
- 42.6
S. Sudharsan
20 (12)
K. Kushagra
6 (6)
J. Archer
2-0-25-0
2.6
4
Jofra Archer To Sai Sudharsan
FOUR! Quick hands! Short of a good length, angling across the left-hander. Sai Sudharsan is quick enough to get into a good position. He hops a bit and executes the square cut over backward point to perfection for a boundary. He was onto it in a flash.
2.5
1
Jofra Archer To Kumar Kushagra
In-between length, just outside off. Kushagra uses the pace, gets on the back foot and runs it behind to deep third for a single.
2.4
0
Jofra Archer To Kumar Kushagra
Full again, straighter line, around off, Kumar drives it crisply, but finds the man at mid off.
2.3
4
Jofra Archer To Kumar Kushagra
FOUR! Class written all over it! Overpitched by Archer, outside off. Kumar Kushagra takes a big stride out and cracks the cover drive between short cover and mid off for a cracking four.
2.2
1
Jofra Archer To Sai Sudharsan
Hits the hard length, on top of middle and leg. Sai Sudharsan tucks it in front of mid on for a quick run.
2.1
0
Jofra Archer To Sai Sudharsan
Fires one on off, full in length. Sai stabs it to the mid on region. Looks to pinch a single, but there is none on offer.
End Of The Over 2 : 22/0
7 Runs
- 11.1
- 1 WD 1.2
- 41.2
- 01.3
- 11.4
- 01.5
- 01.6
K. Kushagra
1 (3)
S. Sudharsan
15 (9)
N. Burger
1-0-7-0
1.6
0
Nandre Burger To Kumar Kushagra
Much fuller than the previous ball, on the off stump line. Kumar Kushagra defends it solidly off the front foot.
1.5
0
Nandre Burger To Kumar Kushagra
Back of a length, on off, at 146 kph. Kumar Kushagra presses in front and blocks it back to the bowler.
1.4
1
Nandre Burger To Sai Sudharsan
Slightly fuller, outside off, Sai Sudharsan plays it late and steers it to deep backward point for a single.
1.3
0
Nandre Burger To Sai Sudharsan
Hard length, around off, Sudharsan with a crisp back foot punch to cover.
1.2
4
Nandre Burger To Sai Sudharsan
FOUR! Off the edge! Nips away off the seam slightly, on a good length, on off. Sai Sudharsan hops on the toes to deal with it. Gets a thick outside edge instead which flies flatly to the left of the first slip fielder for a boundary.
1.2
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Nandre Burger To Sai Sudharsan
WIDE! Far, far outside off, and it moves late beyond the guideline, outside off. Sai leaves.
1.1
1
Nandre Burger To Kumar Kushagra
First run for the GT debutant. Back of a length, on off, Kumar Kushagra punches it off the back foot, and gets a quick single in front of mid off.
Some start for Sai Sudharsan and Gujarat Titans. Nandre Burger to share the new ball with Jofra Archer.
End Of The Over 1 : 15/0
15 Runs
- 5 WD 0.1
- 00.1
- 60.2
- 00.3
- 00.4
- 00.5
- 40.6
S. Sudharsan
10 (6)
K. Kushagra
0 (0)
J. Archer
1-0-15-0
0.6
4
Jofra Archer To Sai Sudharsan
FOUR! Majestic! Very full by Jofra, around the fourth-fifth stump, trying to curve the ball back in, but it holds the line. Sai Sudharsan leans on and nails the cover drive into the gap for four more. 15 off the first over.
0.5
0
Jofra Archer To Sai Sudharsan
BEATEN! Slams the deck hard with a good bit of lift around off, on a shorter length. Sai goes fishing at it, trying to cut it square on the off side but the ball zips above his angled bat.
0.4
0
Jofra Archer To Sai Sudharsan
Full and straight on off, Sai drives off the front foot to mid off.
0.3
0
Jofra Archer To Sai Sudharsan
Aims the sticks, on a fuller length, Sai Sudharsan plays off the back foot and dabs it to the off side.
0.2
6
Jofra Archer To Sai Sudharsan
SIX! Excellent adjustment at the last moment! Bangs it short and on top of off. Sai Sudharsan arches back, uses the pace and ramps it just over the deep third fielder for a six.
0.1
0
Jofra Archer To Sai Sudharsan
Much better! Fullish and around off, Sai gets a good stride across and keeps it out to cover.
0.1
wd
Jofra Archer To Sai Sudharsan
FIVE WIDES! Sloppy start from Archer. Down leg, on a fuller length. Sai Sudharsan misses the flick, and the ball just keeps curving away from the keeper, Dhruv Jurel who dives to his right, and races to the deep fine leg fence.
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Match Info
- Venue Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- Weather Clear
- Toss Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to bat
- Result Rajasthan Royals beat Gujarat Titans by 6 runs
- Player of the Match Ravi Bishnoi
- Umpire Rohan Pandit (IND), Ulhas Gandhe (IND) and Jayaraman Madanagopal (IND)
- Referee Javagal Srinath (IND)
Match Notes
- Innings Break: Rajasthan 210/6 in 20.0 overs
- Rajasthan 200/5 in 18.4 overs
- D Jurel T20 fifty: 50 runs in 30 balls (4x4) (3x6)
- D Jurel dropped on 42 by M Siraj in 16.3 overs
- Rajasthan 155/3 in 14.1 overs
- Strategic Time-out: Rajasthan 148/3 in 14.0 overs
- 2nd wkt Partnership: 52 off 34 balls between Y Jaiswal (15) and D Jurel (31)
- Y Jaiswal T20 fifty: 51 runs in 32 balls (5x4) (3x6)
- Referral 1 (10.3 ovs): GUJ against D Jurel (Caught) Unsuccessful (GUJ: 1, RAJ: 2)
- Rajasthan 101/1 in 10.1 overs
- Strategic Time-out: Rajasthan 69/0 in 6.0 overs
- Mandatory Power play (1-6): Rajasthan 69/0
- 1st wkt Partnership: 54 off 26 balls between Y Jaiswal (22) and V Sooryavanshi (29)
- Rajasthan 54/0 in 4.2 overs
- V Sooryavanshi dropped on 19 by J Buttler in 4.1 overs
- Y Jaiswal dropped on 16 by J Buttler in 2.5 overs
- Gujarat 200/7 in 18.6 overs
- Referral 1 (18.4 ovs): RAJ against R Khan (LBW) Unsuccessful (GUJ: 2, RAJ: 1)
- Strategic Time-out: Gujarat 171/7 in 16.0 overs
- Gujarat 155/5 in 14.2 overs
- Gujarat 103/1 in 9.6 overs
- Strategic Time-out: Gujarat 78/1 in 8.0 overs
- S Sudharsan T20 fifty: 53 runs in 33 balls (7x4) (2x6)
- Mandatory Power play (1-6): Gujarat 56/0
- 1st wkt Partnership: 51 off 32 balls between S Sudharsan (32) and K Kushagra (13)
- Gujarat 51/0 in 5.2 overs
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