Rajasthan Royals clinched a thrilling 6-run victory over Gujarat Titans in Match 9 of IPL 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium on April 4, 2026. The high-scoring encounter saw the home side fall just short of a massive target despite a valiant chase.
Batting first, RR posted a formidable 210/6 in 20 overs, powered by explosive middle-order hitting. In response, GT fought hard but were restricted to 204/8, thanks to a masterclass in spin bowling from the Royals’ Impact Player.
RR vs GT Scorecard Summary
| Team | Runs | Wickets | Overs | Top Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RR | 210 | 6 | 20.0 | Dhruv Jurel (75) |
| GT | 204 | 8 | 20.0 | Sai Sudharsan (73) |
Match Summary
Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to bat first.
The Royals got off to a flying start as Yashasvi Jaiswal (55 off 36) and young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (31 off 18) stitched together a 70-run opening stand. However, it was Dhruv Jurel who stole the show, smashing a brutal 75 off 42 balls with 7 fours and 5 sixes to propel the score past 200. Despite Kagiso Rabada (2/42) picking up key wickets, RR finished with a commanding total.
The Titans’ chase was led by a sublime 73 off 44 balls from Sai Sudharsan, who kept the required rate within reach. However, the game turned when RR introduced Ravi Bishnoi as their Impact Player. Bishnoi tore through the GT middle order, claiming 4/41, including the crucial wickets of Glenn Phillips and Rahul Tewatia. A late blitz from Kagiso Rabada (23 off 16)* and Rashid Khan (24 off 16) brought GT close, but Tushar Deshpande held his nerve in the final over to seal a 6-run win.
Top Performers
Batting
| Player | Team | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dhruv Jurel | RR | 75 | 42 | 7 | 5 |
| Sai Sudharsan | GT | 73 | 44 | 9 | 3 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | RR | 55 | 36 | 6 | 1 |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | RR | 31 | 18 | 3 | 5 |
| Jos Buttler | GT | 26 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
Bowling
| Player | Team | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravi Bishnoi | RR | 4 | 41 | 4 | 10.25 |
| Kagiso Rabada | GT | 4 | 42 | 2 | 10.50 |
| Tushar Deshpande | RR | 3 | 24 | 1 | 8.00 |
| Nandre Burger | RR | 3 | 29 | 1 | 9.66 |
| Ashok Sharma | GT | 4 | 37 | 1 | 9.25 |
Player of the Match
Ravi Bishnoi (RR) for his match-defining spell of 4/41. Entering the game as an Impact Player, Bishnoi’s ability to take wickets in clusters stifled the Gujarat Titans’ momentum just as they looked favorites to chase down the target.
