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The ninth match of IPL 2026 delivered a thrilling contest as Gujarat Titans (GT) faced Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on Saturday, April 4. Rajasthan Royals clinched a narrow 6-run victory in a match that went down to the final over.
Who Won Yesterday’s Match (GT vs RR) IPL 2026?
Rajasthan Royals defeated Gujarat Titans by 6 runs. The game went down to the last over, where fast bowler Tushar Deshpande held his nerves, conceding just 4 runs and taking the wicket of Rashid Khan, securing the Royals victory.
This marked RR’s second consecutive win of the season, while GT faced their second consecutive defeat.
GT vs RR Match Overview: A Thrilling Finish in Ahmedabad
- Rajasthan Royals: 210/6 in 20 overs
- Gujarat Titans: 204/8 in 20 overs
- Result: Rajasthan Royals won by 6 runs
Despite a promising start, Gujarat Titans fell short of the target in a high-pressure run chase.
Rajasthan Royals Batting: Jurel Steals the Show
- Rajasthan won the toss and chose to bat first.
- Opening Partnership: Vaibhav Suryavanshi (31 off 18) & Yashasvi Jaiswal (55 off 36) - 70 runs
- Key Performer: Dhruv Jurel - 75 off 42 balls with 5 sixes & 5 fours
- Other Contributions: Riyan Parag (8), Shimron Hetmyer (18), Donovan Ferreira (1)
- Top Bowlers (GT): Kagiso Rabada - 2 wickets, Rashid Khan, Prasidh Krishna, Ashok Sharma, Mohammed Siraj - 1 wicket each
Jurel’s explosive innings gave Rajasthan Royals a strong total to defend.
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Gujarat Titans Batting: Sudharsan’s Heroics Not Enough
- Strong Opening: Kumar Kushagra (18) & Sai Sudharsan (73 off 44) – 78 runs for the first wicket
- Middle-Order Collapse: Jos Buttler (26), Glen Phillips (3), Washington Sundar (4), Rahul Tewatia (12), Shahrukh Khan (11)
- Late Resistance: Rashid Khan (24), Kagiso Rabada (23*)
- Key Bowlers (RR): Ravi Bishnoi - 4 wickets, Tushar Deshpande - 1 wicket, only 4 runs in final over
Gujarat Titans fought till the last over but fell short by just 6 runs.
Top Performers of the GT vs RR Match
Gujarat Titans (GT):
- Sai Sudharsan - 73
- Rashid Khan - 24
- Kagiso Rabada - 23*
Rajasthan Royals (RR):
- Dhruv Jurel - 75
- Yashasvi Jaiswal - 55
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi - 31
Star Bowlers:
- Ravi Bishnoi (RR) - 4 wickets
- Tushar Deshpande (RR) - 1 wicket, 4 runs in last over
- Kagiso Rabada (GT) - 2 wickets
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Head-to-Head Record: Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals
- Total IPL Matches: 9
- Gujarat Titans Wins: 6
- Rajasthan Royals Wins: 3
Though Gujarat Titans have historically dominated, Rajasthan Royals showed their class in this season’s contest.
GT vs RR Playing 11
Rajasthan Royals (RR) Playing 11:
1. Yashasvi Jaiswal, 2. Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 3. Dhruv Jurel (WK), 4. Riyan Parag (C), 5. Shimron Hetmyer, 6. Donovan Ferreira, 7. Ravindra Jadeja, 8. Jofra Archer, 9. Nandre Burger, 10. Tushar Deshpande, 11. Sandeep Sharma
Impact Player: Ravi Bishnoi
Gujarat Titans (GT) Playing 11:
1. Kumar Kushagra, 2. Sai Sudharsan, 3. Jos Buttler (WK), 4. Glen Phillips, 5. Washington Sundar, 6. Rahul Tewatia, 7. Rashid Khan (C), 8. Kagiso Rabada, 9. Ashok Sharma, 10. Mohammed Siraj, 11. Prasidh Krishna
Impact Player: Shahrukh Khan
Conclusion: Rajasthan Royals Edge Past GT in a Classic Thriller
Rajasthan Royals continued their perfect start to IPL 2026 with a 6-run win, while Gujarat Titans struggled to chase down the target despite strong individual performances. The match had last-over drama, brilliant batting, and exceptional bowling, keeping fans on the edge till the final ball.
Also Read: GT vs RR IPL 2026, Pitch Report, Head to Head, Playing 11, AI Prediction
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