Gujarat Titans tightened their grip on the top half of the table with a clinical 77-run victory over Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on May 9.
A batting masterclass led by Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan set a mammoth target of 230, which proved insurmountable for the Royals. Rashid Khan then dismantled the RR middle order with a vintage four-wicket haul, ensuring a one-sided result in front of the Jaipur crowd.
Match Summary: GT vs RR, IPL 2026 Match 52
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| GT Score | 229/4 (20 overs) |
| RR Score | 152 (16.3 overs) |
| Match Result | GT won by 77 runs |
| Best Batting (GT) | Shubman Gill – 84 off 44 balls |
| Best Bowling (GT) | Rashid Khan – 4/33 in 4 overs |
| Venue | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
GT Innings: 229/4 in 20 Overs
Gujarat Titans dominated from the outset after being put in to bat. Shubman Gill led from the front with a sparkling 84 off 44 balls, striking at over 190. He shared a massive 118-run opening stand with Sai Sudharsan (55 off 36), which laid the foundation for the highest total at this venue this season.
The momentum was sustained by Washington Sundar, who provided a late flourish with an unbeaten 37 off 20 balls. While the RR bowlers struggled under the assault, Brijesh Sharma (2/47) was the only one to pick up multiple wickets, as GT posted a daunting 229.
GT Innings At A Glance
| Details | GT Innings |
|---|---|
| Total | 229/4 in 20 overs |
| Powerplay | 58/0 (0–6 overs) |
| Top Scorer | Shubman Gill – 84 off 44 balls |
| Best Partnership | Gill & Sudharsan – 118 runs |
| Best Bowling (RR) | Brijesh Sharma – 2/47 (4 overs) |
RR Chase: 152 All Out in 16.3 Overs
The Royals’ chase flickered briefly with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s aggressive 36 off 16 balls, but the wheels came off quickly. Rashid Khan produced a magical spell, claiming 4/33 and tearing through the heart of the RR lineup, including the wickets of Jurel, Ferreira, and Dubey.
Ravindra Jadeja (38 off 25) offered some resistance, but he lacked support as the required rate spiraled. Jason Holder cleaned up the tail with clinical efficiency, taking 3/12 in 2.3 overs. RR were eventually bundled out for 152 in the 17th over, succumbing to one of their heaviest defeats of the season.
RR Chase At A Glance
| Details | RR Chase |
|---|---|
| Target | 230 runs |
| Total | 152 all out in 16.3 overs |
| Powerplay | 78/3 (0–6 overs) |
| Top Scorer | Ravindra Jadeja – 38 off 25 balls |
| Best Bowling (GT) | Rashid Khan – 4/33 (4 overs) |
Key Highlights
- Rashid’s 4-Wicket Blitz: Rashid Khan’s spell was the definitive factor, turning a potentially competitive chase into a rout by taking three wickets in the space of two middle-overs.
- Gill’s Captain’s Knock: Shubman Gill’s 84 was a masterclass in pacing a T20 innings, hitting 8 fours and 5 sixes to set the tone.
- Holder’s Lethal Tail-Cleaning: Jason Holder’s economy of 4.80 was the best of the match, as he removed the last three RR batters in quick succession.
Player of the Match
Rashid Khan (GT): A clear choice for his game-changing 4/33. His ability to provide breakthroughs whenever the Royals tried to build a partnership effectively ended the contest well before the final over.
