Gujarat Titans put up a huge 229 for 4 and then bowled Rajasthan Royals out for 152, sealing a dominant 77-run victory in the 52nd match of IPL 2026.
The scoreline says a lot, but it still doesn’t fully capture how one-sided the contest became after the powerplay.
Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan Set the Tone
When Gujarat Titans walked out to bat, they looked like a team with a clear plan.
Shubman Gill was calm and precise as always. Sai Sudharsan, on the other hand, brought his trademark fluency and kept finding boundaries without taking unnecessary risks.
The two openers batted with excellent understanding. There was no panic, no wild swinging, just quality cricket shots and smart running between the wickets.
Rajasthan’s bowlers struggled to find answers. Jofra Archer had an off day, and whenever RR tried to change the field, Gill and Sudharsan adjusted quickly.
By the end of the powerplay, Gujarat had built exactly the kind of start every T20 side wants.
Gujarat Finish Strong to Reach 229
After the openers laid the foundation, the middle order ensured the momentum never dropped.
There was a brief phase where Rajasthan managed to slow the scoring, but Gujarat still had wickets in hand and that made a big difference.
Washington Sundar and Rahul Tewatia played valuable cameos in the final overs, turning a very good total into a massive one.
On a pitch that became slightly slower as the innings progressed, 229 felt like a score that would require something extraordinary to chase.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Gives RR Hope
Rajasthan Royals began the chase with fearless intent.
Young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continued his impressive season and once again attacked from the first ball. He smashed 36 runs from only 16 deliveries and entertained the Jaipur crowd with some stunning shots.
For a few overs, Gujarat’s total did not seem impossible.
Dhruv Jurel then joined the attack and took on Mohammed Siraj in spectacular fashion, scoring 22 runs in one over.
At 78 for 3 after six overs, Rajasthan were still very much alive in the contest.
Rashid Khan Changes Everything
This was the point where the match swung decisively.
Rashid Khan came into the attack and instantly looked dangerous.
He removed Dhruv Jurel with a googly that skidded through.
A couple of deliveries later, Donovan Ferreira was bowled by a delivery that spun away sharply.
Shubham Dubey followed, and then Ravindra Jadeja was trapped lbw after a fighting knock.
Rashid finished with figures of 4 for 33, and it felt like vintage Rashid Khan all over again.
The confidence was back. The rhythm was back. Most importantly for Gujarat Titans, the wickets were back.
Rabada and Holder Provide Perfect Support
Rashid Khan may have stolen the spotlight, but the fast bowlers did the hard work as well.
Kagiso Rabada struck early and removed Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shimron Hetmyer.
Mohammed Siraj picked up the key wicket of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi just when the youngster looked unstoppable.
Jason Holder cleaned up the tail and finished with three wickets.
Every Gujarat bowler made an impact.
Rajasthan Royals Collapse to 152
Ravindra Jadeja tried to keep Rajasthan in the game with a brisk 38, but the asking rate kept climbing and wickets continued to fall.
Once Rashid dismissed Jadeja, the result was virtually certain.
Rajasthan were bowled out for 152 in only 16.3 overs.
For a team trying to stay in the playoff race, this was a difficult loss to absorb.
What This Win Means for Gujarat Titans
This result pushes Gujarat Titans to second place in the IPL 2026 points table.
Just as important, their net run rate receives a major boost.
Gill, Sudharsan, Rashid Khan, Rabada, and Holder all delivered. When so many match-winners perform together, Gujarat look every bit like championship contenders.
Rajasthan Royals Running Out of Time
Rajasthan Royals have now lost seven of their last eight matches in Jaipur.
That statistic alone shows how much their home form has hurt them.
Their campaign is not over yet, but there is very little margin for error now.
They need quick answers and strong performances in the remaining games.
Player of the Match: Rashid Khan
Rashid Khan was the clear difference-maker.
His four wickets broke the chase and shifted all momentum in Gujarat’s favour.
When Rashid is bowling with this kind of control and confidence, Gujarat Titans become an even more formidable side.
Final Score
Gujarat Titans: 229/4 (20 overs)
Rajasthan Royals: 152 all out (16.3 overs)
Gujarat Titans won by 77 runs
Final Thoughts
This was a complete and professional performance from Gujarat Titans.
They batted with authority, bowled with discipline, and handled pressure better than Rajasthan Royals in every phase of the match.
For Rajasthan, the early aggression was encouraging, but they could not sustain it.
For Gujarat, this was another sign that they are hitting top form at exactly the right stage of IPL 2026.