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GT vs RR IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals Defeat Gujarat Titans by 6 Runs in Match 9

By Editorial Team
IPL 2026: Match 9 Report
Rajasthan Royals (RR) 210/6 defeated Gujarat Titans (GT) 204/8 by 6 runs in a last-ball thriller at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday, April 4, 2026. Despite a valiant chase led by Sai Sudharsan and late-order fireworks, the Titans fell just short as the Royals successfully defended their formidable total to claim the top spot on the points table.
The First Innings: RR Post Formidable Total
After winning the toss and opting to bat, Rajasthan Royals posted a commanding 210/6 in their 20 overs.
  • Dhruv Jurel anchored the middle and death overs with a career-best 75 off 42 balls, featuring five massive sixes.
  • Yashasvi Jaiswal provided a fiery start with 55 off 36 balls.
  • Kagiso Rabada was the standout for GT, finishing with bowling figures of 2/42.
The Chase: Titans Fight Back Amidst Collapse
Chasing 211, Gujarat Titans were well-positioned at 103/1 before a dramatic middle-order collapse changed the momentum.
  • Sai Sudharsan kept the Titans in the hunt with a brilliant 73 off 44 balls.
  • Ravi Bishnoi (Player of the Match) turned the game on its head with a sensational spell of 4/41, dismissing Sudharsan, Glenn Phillips, and Washington Sundar.
  • Late Drama: Rashid Khan (24) and Kagiso Rabada (23*) launched a fierce late assault, bringing the target down to 11 runs off the final over.
  • The Finish: Tushar Deshpande held his nerve in the final over, defending the total and claiming the wicket of Rashid Khan, who was caught by a spectacular diving effort from Jofra Archer.
Key Match Notes
  • Leadership: Rashid Khan captained GT as Shubman Gill was ruled out due to a muscle spasm.
  • Standings: With this win, RR moves to the top of the points table with two wins from two, while GT remains winless after two games.
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