Rajasthan Royals secured a narrow six-run victory over Gujarat Titans in an Indian Premier League 2026 match held in Ahmedabad on Saturday, April 4, 2026 (IST). The contest delivered a high-scoring encounter, with both sides crossing the 200-run mark, but disciplined bowling in the final overs allowed Rajasthan to defend their total successfully.
Rajasthan Royals: 210/6 (20 overs)
Yashasvi Jaiswal 55 (36), Dhruv Jurel 75, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 31 (18)
Top bowler (GT): Kagiso Rabada 1 wicket
Gujarat Titans: 204/8 (20 overs)
Sai Sudharsan 73 (44)
Top bowler (RR): Ravi Bishnoi 4 wickets
Batting first after winning the toss, Rajasthan Royals posted 210 for 6 in their allotted 20 overs. The innings was anchored by Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored 55 runs off 36 balls, providing early momentum. He shared a solid opening partnership with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who contributed 31 runs from 18 deliveries before being dismissed in the seventh over. Following Jaiswal’s departure, Dhruv Jurel stabilized the innings with a crucial 75, ensuring Rajasthan maintained a competitive scoring rate through the middle and death overs.
Gujarat Titans, chasing 211, fell just short despite a strong effort from Sai Sudharsan, who top-scored with 73 runs off 44 balls. The team finished at 204 for 8 in 20 overs. Their chase was impacted by regular wickets, preventing them from building sustained partnerships at key moments.
Ravi Bishnoi played a decisive role for Rajasthan Royals, claiming four wickets and disrupting Gujarat’s momentum during the chase. His performance proved instrumental in restricting the opposition in the closing stages.
Gujarat Titans were also dealing with a setback before the match, as regular captain Shubman Gill was ruled out due to a muscle spasm. Rashid Khan stepped in as stand-in captain and led the side in Gill’s absence.
Despite Gujarat’s late push, Rajasthan Royals held their composure under pressure to secure a closely contested win, adding valuable points to their IPL 2026 campaign.









