GT vs RR IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals Win by 6 Runs in Last-Over Thriller

The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad witnessed a high-octane clash as Rajasthan Royals (RR) defeated Gujarat Titans (GT) by a narrow margin of 6 runs in Match 9 of the TATA IPL 2026. The game delivered everything a cricket fan could hope for—explosive batting, dramatic twists, and a nail-biting finish that went down to the final over.

Chasing a challenging target of 211, Gujarat Titans got off to a solid start thanks to Sai Sudharsan, who played a composed and elegant innings of 73 off 44 balls. His knock, decorated with boundaries and sixes, kept GT firmly in the chase.

However, the turning point came in the middle overs when Ravi Bishnoi produced a match-winning spell. The leg-spinner dismantled the Titans’ batting lineup with figures of 4/41, breaking key partnerships and shifting momentum back in Rajasthan’s favor. His performance earned him the Player of the Match award.

With the match slipping away, stand-in captain Rashid Khan fought back with a quickfire 24 off 16 balls, supported by Kagiso Rabada. The equation came down to 10 runs needed in the final over, setting up a thrilling finish.

Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag handed the ball to Tushar Deshpande, who held his nerve under pressure. In a dramatic moment, Rashid Khan attempted a big shot but was caught brilliantly by Jofra Archer, who pulled off a stunning diving catch to seal the victory for RR.

Earlier, Rajasthan Royals made full use of the batting-friendly pitch after winning the toss. Openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi provided a flying start, adding 70 runs in quick time. Jaiswal scored a fluent 55 off 36 balls, while Sooryavanshi chipped in with a brisk 31.

The innings was then powered by a शानदार knock from Dhruv Jurel, who smashed 75 off just 42 deliveries. His aggressive batting in the middle and death overs helped RR post a strong total of 210/6.

For Gujarat Titans, Kagiso Rabada was the standout bowler with 2 wickets, but the team fell just short in the chase despite a spirited fightback.

In the end, Rajasthan Royals’ all-round performance and composure under pressure ensured they walked away with a thrilling 6-run victory, earning valuable points early in the tournament.

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