R ARIVANANTHAM
AHMEDABAD, APR 5
It was a run-fest under the lights in Ahmedabad as Rajasthan Royals held their nerve to edge past Gujarat Titans in a pulsating IPL 2026 clash.
- Rajasthan Royals post a daunting 210, powered by Dhruv Jurel’s blazing knock
- Gujarat Titans mount a fierce chase but stumble in the death overs
- Ravi Bishnoi’s 4-wicket spell turns the game on its head
- Sai Sudharsan fights valiantly with a classy 73 in a losing cause
- Nail-biting finish sees Royals clinch a dramatic 6-run victory
Batting first, Rajasthan Royals unleashed a batting blitz, piling up 210/6 in 20 overs. The standout performer was Dhruv Jurel, whose aggressive 75 off 42 balls anchored the innings and ensured a formidable total. Support came from the middle order, which kept the scoreboard ticking at a brisk rate.
In response, Gujarat Titans showed grit and intent. Sai Sudharsan led the charge with a fluent 73, keeping the chase alive deep into the innings. However, the turning point came in the middle overs when Ravi Bishnoi ripped through the Titans’ batting lineup with a match-defining four-wicket haul.
Despite a late surge and moments of brilliance, Gujarat Titans fell agonisingly short, finishing at 204/8, just 6 runs behind the target.
Turning Points
- Bishnoi’s double strike derails GT’s momentum
- Jurel’s counter-attacking fifty sets the tone early
- Tight death bowling from RR seals the deal
- GT lose crucial wickets at key intervals
Top Performers
- Dhruv Jurel (RR): 75 (42) – Game-changing innings
- Sai Sudharsan (GT): 73 (44) – Lone warrior in chase
- Ravi Bishnoi (RR): 4/41 – Match-winning spell