Gujarat Titans rode a surge of confidence to keep Rajasthan Royals without a win in Jaipur, cruising to a 77-run victory that also became their biggest triumph in IPL play so far. With Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan laying the foundation with the bat, Gujarat\u2019s bowlers then dismantled the Royals\u2019 chase, lifting the franchise into second place on the points table. Only net run-rate separated them from top-ranked Sunrisers Hyderabad, underscoring how tightly packed the race remains.<\/p>\n
Brief Scores:<\/b> Gujarat Titans posted 229\/4 in 20 overs (Shubman Gill 84 off 44, Sai Sudharsan 55 off 36, Washington Sundar 37* off 20; Brijesh Sharma 2-47) before beating Rajasthan Royals, who were restricted to 152 in 16.3 overs (Ravindra Jadeja 38 off 25, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 36 off 16). Gujarat\u2019s bowlers included Rashid Khan 4-22, Jason Holder 3-12 and Kagiso Rabada 2-33.<\/p>\nWho won GT the match?<\/h3>\n
It was another day for the familiar Sudharsan-Gill blueprint for success, but this time it was again Gujarat\u2019s bowling that delivered the decisive blow. On a pitch that offered something for batting, 230 was still well within reach for Rajasthan after Vaibhav Sooryavanshi\u2019s explosive start. However, Rabada kept applying pressure in the opening overs, dismissing Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shimron Hetmyer in the Powerplay. That followed Mohammed Siraj removing Sooryavanshi with a short-ball effort. Even though the Royals managed 78 runs in the Powerplay, Rashid Khan struck at key moments in the middle overs to prevent any late momentum surge and shut the hosts down.<\/p>\n
The toss proved to be the only clear advantage for Rajasthan. With Riyan Parag injured, Yashasvi Jaiswal stepped in and elected to field first. The Royals arrived in an all-pink strip to back a noble cause, but their bowling attack\u2014already not at its sharpest over recent games\u2014failed to find the right rhythm. Jofra Archer set the tone for that struggle when he bowled an 11-ball opening over, overstepping while also conceding multiple wides and unable to manage the swing. Eighteen runs came from that first over, and Archer was removed in the third over, replaced by Brijesh Sharma\u2014an early sign of how the evening would unfold for Rajasthan.<\/p>\n
With Rajasthan\u2019s bowling looking disorganised, Gill and Sudharsan\u2014masters of scoring at the correct rate\u2014made sure the opportunity was fully cashed in. Tushar Deshpande was consistently too straight or too inviting on the outside leg line, giving the left-hander early control. Gill then shifted gears with an eye-catching display of clean hitting, launching Archer through the ground with ease after the early groundwork. Gujarat\u2019s most productive phase of the season arrived in the Powerplay, when they amassed 82 runs. Both batters reached their fifties in the same manner\u2014each doing it off 30 balls\u2014before pushing on to a commanding total.<\/p>\n
Rajasthan\u2019s head coach Kumar Sangakkara had an animated discussion with the squad during the timeout after the Powerplay, and it appeared to help for a period. Ravindra Jadeja and Yash Raj Punja formed a tight spin combination, taking 2 wickets for 71 runs across their eight overs. The slowdown also began to show effects on Sudharsan, who mistimed a delivery from Punja and was caught at long on. Later, Buttler also struggled to get under Jadeja\u2019s pace, skimming a 107.2 kph ball to long off.<\/p>\n
After the spinners found success, Jaiswal turned to a spell of part-time spin from Donovan Ferreira\u2019s repertoire. But once the specialist pacers returned, they regained intensity and kept Gujarat\u2019s batters from slipping. Gill found support in Washington Sundar, who continued to hit regularly and keep the scoring rate moving. Archer had an off night and did not even complete his fourth over. Gill fell short of a century, and Brijesh Sharma conceded a four-run 19th over, but Sundar and Rahul Tewatia then took charge again by striking three sixes off Deshpande\u2019s final over\u2014ensuring Gujarat finished on 229.<\/p>\n
The chase began with another lively burst from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. There was little surprise that he launched Siraj for a six off the first ball he faced, though he also got slightly hurt when he jammed an inswinging yorker onto his right ankle and required the physio\u2019s attention. You could see him struggle with movement afterwards, and a couple of streaky shots followed. Still, the knock didn\u2019t lose its tempo, as he struck a couple of sixes off Rabada. His ability showed in a late cut past backward point and a driven straight hit that went through the line, but a well-directed bumper to the body ultimately forced a reaction from Siraj, who let out a huge roar as the moment swung back.<\/p>\n
Dhruv Jurel went after the bowlers in the Powerplay, highlighted by a 22-run over off Siraj. Yet, once Rashid Khan came into the attack, the difficulties Jurel has faced against spin returned immediately. Jurel was dismissed after being beaten by a googly, and Donovan Ferreira was then caught out a couple of deliveries later when Rashid\u2019s leg-break worked its magic. Rashid was precise with his lengths and went on to take two more wickets, including Ravindra Jadeja. Jadeja had begun positively, striking a six and a four off his first two balls, but soon found the batting plan harder to execute. Gujarat wrapped things up with short-pitched deliveries, and Jason Holder finished the job fittingly, continuing his current rich run of form as Rajasthan were bowled out inside the 17th over.<\/p>\n
Gujarat Titans head back home to take on Sunrisers Hyderabad on Tuesday (May 12), a match that could put the winner in a strong position for the playoffs. Rajasthan Royals, meanwhile, will have another extended break and do not play again for the next week. Their next outing is against Delhi Capitals in Delhi on Sunday (May 17).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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