Rashid Khan, captaining Gujarat Titans in place of Shubman Gill, admitted that his team lost critical momentum during the middle stages of the chase as it fell short by six runs against Rajasthan Royals in a thrilling Indian Premier League encounter at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Saturday. Gujarat were chasing 211 after Rajasthan made 210\/6, and while the Titans looked set for a successful run chase for long stretches\u2014thanks in large part to opener Sai Sudharsan\u2014their progress was disrupted by wickets in the middle overs. The chase finally ended on 204\/8, with the final over delivered by Tushar Deshpande proving decisive.<\/p>\n
Rajasthan posted a challenging total of 210\/6, setting up a high-scoring run chase. Gujarat, aiming for 211, appeared in control for much of the innings, particularly with Sai Sudharsan providing steady momentum at the top. However, the Titans\u2019 momentum was dented when a cluster of wickets fell during the middle phase of the chase. By the time the innings reached its final stages, Gujarat were unable to bridge the gap and finished at 204\/8.<\/p>\n
After the match, Rashid\u2014who led the side because Gill was unavailable\u2014said Gujarat\u2019s bowlers had performed well to keep Rajasthan in check despite a strong start from the opposition. He also pointed to the timing of the wickets as the key factor in the Titans\u2019 downfall.<\/p>\n
The Afghan all-rounder also assessed the playing surface, suggesting the conditions at the venue supported strokeplay. He believed the chase was always within reach, especially once boundaries were coming more regularly\u2014until quick wickets disrupted the flow for Gujarat.<\/p>\n
With 11 runs required off the last over, Deshpande kept Gujarat under pressure using accurate yorkers and denied the batters the breakthrough they needed. Rashid revealed that the plan in the dugout was uncomplicated: target at least one boundary to change the equation, then limit the damage from the remaining balls.<\/p>\n
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