WHAT. A. MATCH. Royals Edge Past Titans in an IPL 2026 Run-Fest!
By Crick tv
Updated: Apr 05, 2026 12:25 PM
If you blinked or went to bed early last night, you missed an absolute blockbuster! The 9th match of the Indian Premier League 2026 delivered everything we love about this tournament: massive sixes, tumbling wickets, and a last-over finish that had everyone on the edge of their seats.
In a high-octane clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) held their nerves to pull off a thrilling 6-run victory over the Gujarat Titans (GT).
Here is exactly how the madness unfolded!
The Royals' Batting Masterclass
RR came out swinging after winning the toss and electing to bat first. The top order looked dangerous, but it was the middle-order fireworks that truly set the stadium ablaze, helping them post a massive 210/6 in their 20 overs.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal set the tone with a commanding 55 off 36 balls, timing the ball to absolute perfection.
- Dhruv Jurel was the absolute star of the show. He played a crafty and destructive knock, smashing 75 runs off just 42 deliveries, treating the crowd to five massive sixes!
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi chipped in with a quickfire 18-ball 31, ensuring the run rate never dipped.
The Chase: Sudharsan Shines, But Titans Miss Gill
Chasing 211 is never a walk in the park. To make matters trickier, Gujarat Titans were without their regular skipper, Shubman Gill, forcing a shuffle at the top of the order.
Despite the uphill battle, Sai Sudharsan stood tall. The left-hander anchored the chase beautifully, oozing class as he smashed a brilliant 73 off 44 balls. With him at the crease, the Titans always looked like they had a fighting chance to pull off a miracle.
The Turning Point: Bishnoi's Web of Spin
Just when GT looked like they were building steady momentum, RR introduced their Impact Player, Ravi Bishnoi—and boy, did he make an impact!
Bishnoi completely flipped the script, tearing right through the Titans' middle order and finishing with career-best IPL figures of 4/41. He consistently broke developing partnerships (dismissing Phillips, Sundar, and Tewatia) just as GT looked ready to accelerate, rightfully earning himself the Player of the Match award.
Final Over Drama: The Tushar Deshpande Show
Just when the game looked completely out of reach for Gujarat, Rashid Khan (24 off 16) and Kagiso Rabada (23* off 16) unleashed absolute carnage down the order. The duo stitched together a rapid 43-run partnership out of thin air, bringing the equation down to a nail-biting 11 runs needed off the final over.
Enter Tushar Deshpande.
Bowling the 20th over under immense pressure against two set, hard-hitting batters, Deshpande was ice-cold. He nailed his execution, gave away a mere 4 runs, and picked up the crucial wicket of Rashid Khan to seal a spectacular 6-run win for the Royals.
The Verdict
With this dramatic victory, the Rajasthan Royals continue their dominant march and jump straight to the top of the IPL 2026 points table! They showed incredible character under pressure to defend a tricky total. As for the Gujarat Titans, they fought valiantly until the very last ball but will definitely need to regroup before their next outing.
This match was a pure reminder of why the IPL is the greatest T20 league in the world. On to the next one!