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Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans, Match 52 Match Summary

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Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans Scorecard
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Match 52, Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur , May 09, 2026
Rajasthan Royals Rajasthan Royals
152 (16.3/20)
Gujarat Titans Gujarat Titans
229/4 (20.0/20)
Gujarat Titans beat Rajasthan Royals by 77 runs
  • Player of the Match
    Rashid Khan
    4/33(4)
GT 229/4
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/108578-shubman-gill-playerprofile>Shubman Gill</a>
Shubman Gill
84 (44)
  • 9x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 190.90SR
<a href=/cricket/players/115302-sai-sudharsan-playerprofile>Sai Sudharsan</a>
Sai Sudharsan
55 (36)
  • 6x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 152.77SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Brijesh Sharma
ECON 11.75
4
OVERS
47/2
R/W
Bowler
Ravindra Jadeja
ECON 8.50
4
OVERS
34/1
R/W
RR 152/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/855-ravindra-jadeja-playerprofile>Ravindra Jadeja</a>
Ravindra Jadeja
38 (25)
  • 3x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 152SR
<a href=/cricket/players/122383-vaibhav-suryavanshi-playerprofile>Vaibhav Sooryavanshi</a>
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
36 (16)
  • 3x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 225SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Rashid Khan
ECON 8.25
4
OVERS
33/4
R/W
Bowler
Jason Holder
ECON 4.80
2.3
OVERS
12/3
R/W
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A double dose of action awaits - A lopsided affair in Jaipur, but with hopes of two competitive contests, we now shift our attention to the double-header on Sunday, 10th May. First up in Chennai, the Chennai Super Kings face the Lucknow Super Giants, with Lucknow fighting for survival in the playoff race. That game will begin at 3.30 pm IST (10 am GMT). Later in the day, it will be the first visit to Raipur this season as the Royal Challengers Bengaluru host the Mumbai Indians at their second home venue. The first ball in Raipur will be bowled at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT). Until then, take care and goodbye!
The captain of the Gujarat Titans - Shubman Gill says the discussion within the group before this game was that they had still not played a perfect match this season, and he felt this performance came closest to being that complete game. Feels the team ended up scoring around 10-15 runs above par and pointed out that there was a little bit in the surface for the spinners during the middle phase. Speaking about GT's bowling approach, Shubman says the side believes strongly in holding the fort upfront because early wickets give the bowlers more freedom to attack during the middle overs. On his injury scare while batting, Gill reveals that he twisted his ankle, but it settled down after about half an hour.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH -  Rashid Khan gets the award for his stellar bowling display. He finished with figures of 4/33 from his 4 overs, including 12 dot balls. He says he is pleased with his consistency this season after two difficult years, adding that regaining rhythm after injury was challenging initially, but his focus now is simply on hitting the right areas and lengths consistently, which he believes naturally creates wicket-taking opportunities. He also highlights the importance of having experienced players in the squad, especially those familiar with Indian conditions, while sharing his own international experience with younger teammates. Speaking about modern cricket, Rashid mentions that variations have become essential and praises Sai Kishore for developing new skills, including the wrong ’un.
Time for the presentation ceremony...
The openers laid the foundation - With Riyan Parag absent due to a hamstring issue, the Royals were led by Yashasvi Jaiswal, who opted to bowl first. Jofra Archer was all over the place with his lines and lengths, and as a unit, the rest of the attack could not quite pick up the slack either. The Gujarat openers cashed in to set the innings up brilliantly with a 118-run opening stand. Shubman Gill battled through what seemed like an Achilles issue and still went on to score 84, while Sai Sudharsan chipped in with a well-made 55. Washington Sundar looked busy at the crease, and even though RR did threaten to deny GT the desired finish, a 21-run final over meant the tourists got up to 229. Coming off a break, the rustiness was evident from Rajasthan, who conceded 19 extras.
Rashid spins GT to victory - With RR needing to pull off their highest successful run chase in IPL history, they were in search of a strong Powerplay. The start was promising, with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi imposing himself on the GT new-ball attack before his stay was cut short. RR lost a couple more wickets, but still managed to score 78 runs in the Powerplay. It was all about keeping the required run rate in check, but Rashid Khan made use of whatever minimal help was on offer and dented RR through the middle phase with regular strikes. The chase kept drifting away from the home side, who could not even bat out their full 20 overs, with Jason Holder completing the mop-up job.
A quick chat with Kagiso Rabada - Rabada says everyone in the group is determined and fully committed, adding that his focus remains on performing his role to the best of his ability. He praises the bowling unit for working together well and pushing in the same direction as a collective. Speaking about bowling to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, he says the methods that have worked for him over the last 11 years continue to hold strong. He mentions the amount of behind-the-scenes work that goes into analysing batters and identifying weaknesses, but stresses that execution still comes down to backing his strengths and sticking to his plans. On managing workload late in the season, he says his body feels good, though mental fatigue can become a challenge at this stage of a long tournament. He adds that staying mentally fresh and maintaining professionalism becomes even more important towards the business end of the competition. Talking about variations and slower balls, he explains that he tries not to focus excessively on developing too many variations as it can distract from the core aspects of his bowling. While he hasn’t relied heavily on slower deliveries this season, he remains confident enough to use them whenever the situation demands.
The captain of the Rajasthan Royals - Yashasvi Jaiswal says that they were just thinking of bowling in the good areas to cut short the boundaries, but credits the GT batters for the way they played. Adds that in cricket, anyone can have a bad day, and reckons Archer will come back to his best soon. Jaiswal mentions that he didn't think much about not having Nandre Burger, as he was focused on the bowlers he had and who could give him some good overs. Says that they will go back and think about what they need to do better and come back stronger in the next game.
A dominant win for the Titans - Gujarat make it four wins in a row as they continue their climb up the ladder. With this victory, they move from 5th to 2nd on the table with 7 wins in 11 games. This 77-run win is Gujarat's biggest in the IPL in terms of runs. While GT seem to be peaking at just the right time, the Rajasthan Royals appear to be losing steam at the wrong stage of the tournament. After beginning the campaign with 4 wins on the bounce, RR have managed just 2 victories in the 7 games since, and their net run rate has also taken a hit with this heavy defeat.
Over 16.3 : 152/10
1 Runs
  • W 16.1
  • 116.2
  • W 16.3
T. Deshpande
1 (3)
B. Sharma
1 (1)
J. Holder
2.3-0-12-3
16.3
W
Jason Holder To Tushar Deshpande OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Fittingly, it is the short ball that wraps up this game. GUJARAT TITANS WIN BY 77 RUNS. Jason Holder bangs this into the pitch again, around off, Tushar Deshpande swings across the line but fails to get on top of the bounce. He ends up slicing it up in the air towards point, where Washington Sundar gets under it to take a fine catch.
16.2
1
Jason Holder To Brijesh Sharma
Almost a run out! Fuller and on off, Brijesh Sharma taps it towards cover-point. A bit of yes and no, and Sharma gets stranded in the middle of the pitch. Sai Kishore picks the ball up but misses his shy at the bowler's end with Brijesh nowhere to be seen.
If there was any hope left for RR of pulling off a miracle, that should be it. Brijesh Sharma is the last man in.
16.1
W
Jason Holder To Dasun Shanaka OUT!
OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Jason Holder gets his second now. He bowls the off-cutter, into the surface and around off. Dasun Shanaka looks to pull it away but fails to free his arms as the ball is near his shoulder. Gets a top edge as the ball goes up in the air towards mid off, where Shubman Gill takes a couple of steps to his front and takes an easy catch. GT are just one wicket away from a big win now.
Over 16 : 151/8
10 Runs
  • 115.1
  • 115.2
  • 215.3
  • 415.4
  • 1 WD 15.5
  • 015.5
  • 115.6
D. Shanaka
16 (10)
T. Deshpande
1 (2)
M. Siraj
4-0-55-1
15.6
1
Mohammed Siraj To Dasun Shanaka
Pitched up and on off, Dasun Shanaka taps it towards cover and retains the strike.
15.5
0
Mohammed Siraj To Dasun Shanaka
A sharp bumper this time, on middle, Dasun Shanaka sways away to upper cut but misses.
15.5
wd
Mohammed Siraj To Dasun Shanaka
WIDE! Tries the slower bouncer, but it is a bit too high. Dasun Shanaka has a heave across but fails to connect. 150 up for the Royals!
15.4
4
Mohammed Siraj To Dasun Shanaka
FOUR! Good shot! Much fuller and around off, Dasun Shanaka gets under the ball, hits through the line to smack it over mid off for a boundary.
15.3
2
Mohammed Siraj To Dasun Shanaka
Short of a length and outside off, Dasun Shanaka slaps it away wide of sweeper cover. Kagiso Rabada runs to his right and dives to make a fine stop. Saves a couple of runs for his side.
15.2
1
Mohammed Siraj To Tushar Deshpande
Fuller and on middle and leg, Tushar Deshpande drills it to long on for a run.
15.1
1
Mohammed Siraj To Dasun Shanaka
Back of a length and around off, Dasun Shanaka backs away and punches it to sweeper cover for a single.
Mohammed Siraj is back for his final over. 3-0-45-1 so far for Siraj.
Over 15 : 141/8
4 Runs
  • 414.1
  • 014.2
  • 014.3
  • 014.4
  • W 14.5
  • 014.6
T. Deshpande
0 (1)
D. Shanaka
8 (5)
J. Holder
2-0-11-1
14.6
0
Jason Holder To Tushar Deshpande
Hard length and on off, Tushar Deshpande keeps it out to the off side.
Tushar Deshpande is the new man in.
14.5
W
Jason Holder To Jofra Archer OUT!
OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Jason Holder gets among the wickets now. He bangs in another well-directed bumper, on off. Jofra Archer looks to pull again but the ball gets big on him. It takes a thin top edge behind, where Jos Buttler makes no mistake. RR are 141/8, chasing 230 runs.
14.4
0
Jason Holder To Jofra Archer
Run out chance...missed! Bangs this into the pitch, on middle, Jofra Archer looks to pull it away but takes his eyes off the ball. Gets an inside edge onto his helmet as the ball drops on the pitch. Dasun Shanaka wants the run and is already at the other end before Archer sends him back. Holder gets to the ball, and instead of having a shy, he lobs the ball towards Rashid Khan, who is backing up. But the Afghan makes a meal of it, failing to grab the ball and tumbling on the ground, giving Shanaka the chance to return.
14.3
0
Jason Holder To Jofra Archer
Nails the yorker, tailing into the leg side, Jofra Archer backs away and swings at it but misses as the ball just goes past the leg stump.
14.2
0
Jason Holder To Jofra Archer
Back of a length and on off, Jofra Archer stabs it out to short cover.
14.1
4
Jason Holder To Jofra Archer
FOUR! Easy pickings! Fuller one but down the leg side. Jofra Archer just has to get some bat on it and he glances it away to the fine leg fence for a boundary.
Over 14 : 137/7
9 Runs
  • 1 LB 13.1
  • 113.2
  • 013.3
  • 613.4
  • W 13.5
  • 113.6
J. Archer
1 (1)
D. Shanaka
8 (5)
R. Khan
4-0-33-4
13.6
1
Rashid Khan To Jofra Archer
Dragged down by Rashid, outside off. Archer hangs back and punches it to long off with a straight bat for a single. End of a fine outing with the ball for Rashid - 4-0-33-4.
Strategic Break! With the wicket of Ravindra Jadeja, the only recognised batter left for the Rajasthan Royals is Dasun Shanaka. However, it will need something really special from him to even get back in this game, but to not take a massive hit on NRR, they have to try and play the 20 overs and score as many as possible. Gujarat Titans have been brilliant with the ball, and when Rashid Khan is in form like this, he can go through any batting lineup on his own. They will look to wrap things up quickly now. Also, Jofra Archer walks out to bat now
Full Commentary
16 OV
10 Runs
M. Siraj to D. Shanaka T. Deshpande
  • 115.1
  • 115.2
  • 215.3
  • 415.4
  • 1 WD 15.5
  • 015.5
  • 115.6
15 OV
4 Runs
J. Holder to J. Archer T. Deshpande
  • 414.1
  • 014.2
  • 014.3
  • 014.4
  • W 14.5
  • 014.6
14 OV
9 Runs
R. Khan to R. Jadeja D. Shanaka J. Archer
  • 1 LB 13.1
  • 113.2
  • 013.3
  • 613.4
  • W 13.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
7 Runs
J. Holder to R. Jadeja D. Shanaka
  • 212.1
  • 212.2
  • 112.3
  • 112.4
  • 112.5
  • 012.6
12 OV
14 Runs
R. Khan to S. Dubey D. Shanaka
  • 011.1
  • 211.2
  • 611.3
  • W 11.4
  • 211.5
  • 411.6
11 OV
8 Runs
W. Sundar to R. Jadeja S. Dubey
  • 210.1
  • 110.2
  • 010.3
  • 110.4
  • 010.5
  • 410.6
10 OV
6 Runs
R. Khan to S. Dubey R. Jadeja
  • 49.1
  • 09.2
  • 19.3
  • 09.4
  • 19.5
  • 09.6
9 OV
2 Runs
W. Sundar to R. Jadeja S. Dubey
  • 08.1
  • 08.2
  • 18.3
  • 08.4
  • 08.5
  • 18.6
8 OV
5 Runs
R. Khan to R. Jadeja D. Jurel D. Ferreira S. Dubey
  • 07.1
  • 17.2
  • W 7.3
  • 47.4
  • W 7.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
8 Runs
S. Kishore to D. Jurel R. Jadeja
  • 16.1
  • 16.2
  • 16.3
  • 06.4
  • 46.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
16 Runs
K. Rabada to S. Hetmyer R. Jadeja
  • 45.1
  • 05.2
  • 25.3
  • W 5.4
  • 65.5
  • 45.6
5 OV
22 Runs
M. Siraj to D. Jurel
  • 64.1
  • 44.2
  • 04.3
  • 64.4
  • 04.5
  • 64.6
4 OV
2 Runs
K. Rabada to Y. Jaiswal S. Hetmyer
  • 03.1
  • 23.2
  • W 3.3
  • 03.4
  • 03.5
  • 03.6
3 OV
12 Runs
M. Siraj to V. Sooryavanshi D. Jurel
  • 42.1
  • 02.2
  • 42.3
  • 42.4
  • W 2.5
  • 02.6
2 OV
15 Runs
K. Rabada to V. Sooryavanshi
  • 21.1
  • 61.2
  • 61.3
  • 01.4
  • 01.5
  • 11.6
1 OV
11 Runs
M. Siraj to Y. Jaiswal V. Sooryavanshi
  • 10.1
  • 60.2
  • 00.3
  • 20.4
  • 00.5
  • 1 WD 0.6
  • 10.6
Match Info
  • Venue Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Gujarat Titans beat Rajasthan Royals by 77 runs
  • Player of the Match Rashid Khan
  • Umpire Saiyed Khalid (IND), Virender Sharma (IND) and Sam Nogajski (AUS)
  • Referee Rajiv Seth (IND)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Gujarat 229/4 in 20.0 overs
  • Gujarat 200/3 in 17.1 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Gujarat 179/2 in 16.0 overs
  • Gujarat 150/1 in 13.0 overs
  • S Gill dropped on 54 by S Hetmyer in 11.4 overs
  • S Gill T20 fifty: 50 runs in 30 balls (6x4) (1x6)
  • S Sudharsan T20 fifty: 50 runs in 30 balls (6x4) (2x6)
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 102 off 50 balls between S Sudharsan (48) and S Gill (41)
  • Gujarat 102/0 in 8.1 overs
  • S Gill dropped on 39 by Y Jaiswal in 7.2 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Gujarat 82/0 in 6.0 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Gujarat 82/0
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 52 off 25 balls between S Sudharsan (34) and S Gill (7)
  • Gujarat 52/0 in 4.0 overs
  • Referral 1 (3.3 ovs): RAJ against S Sudharsan (LBW) Unsuccessful (RAJ: 1, GUJ: 2)
  • Rajasthan 150/8 in 15.4 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Rajasthan 136/7 in 13.5 overs
  • Referral 2 (13.5 ovs): R Jadeja against GUJ (LBW) Unsuccessful (RAJ: 1, GUJ: 2)
  • Rajasthan 101/5 in 10.1 overs
  • Referral 1 (9.4 ovs): GUJ against R Jadeja (LBW) Unsuccessful (RAJ: 2, GUJ: 2) (Retained)
  • Strategic Time-out: Rajasthan 78/3 in 6.0 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Rajasthan 78/3
  • Rajasthan 50/2 in 4.2 overs
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