RR vs GT IPL 2026: Dhruv Jurel and Ravi Bishnoi Silence Ahmedabad! Full Match Report & Stats
The Narendra Modi Stadium witnessed a high-octane thriller on Saturday, April 4, 2026, as the Rajasthan Royals (RR) narrowly defeated the Gujarat Titans (GT) in a match that went down to the very last ball. If you missed Match 9, you missed a masterclass in middle-order batting and clinical leg-spin bowling.
Here is the complete breakdown of the match that has sent the Rajasthan Royals to the top of the IPL 2026 points table!
🏏 Match Summary: RR vs GT (Match 8)
In a nail-biting encounter, Rajasthan Royals secured a hard-fought 6-run victory over the hosts. Despite a spirited late charge by Rashid Khan, RR’s disciplined death bowling ensured they walked away with the points.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | April 4, 2026 |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Toss | Rajasthan Royals (Elected to Bat) |
| RR Score | 210/6 (20 Overs) |
| GT Score | 204/8 (20 Overs) |
| Result | Rajasthan Royals won by 6 runs |
| Player of the Match | Ravi Bishnoi (4 wickets for 41 runs) |
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📊 Run Comparison & Batting Stats
The match was defined by explosive starts and tactical middle-over shifts. While RR capitalized on a massive 210-run total, GT’s chase faltered just when they looked poised for a win.
Rajasthan Royals Batting
| Batsman | Status | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dhruv Jurel | c Buttler b Siraj | 75 | 42 | 5 | 5 | 178.57 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | b Rabada | 55 | 36 | 6 | 3 | 152.78 |
| V. Sooryavanshi | c Phillips b Rashid | 31 | 18 | 5 | 1 | 172.22 |
| Shimron Hetmyer | c Siraj b Sharma | 18 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 225.00 |
Gujarat Titans Batting
| Batsman | Status | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sai Sudharsan | c Jaiswal b Bishnoi | 73 | 44 | 9 | 3 | 165.91 |
| Jos Buttler | c Sharma b Burger | 26 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 185.71 |
| Rashid Khan | c Archer b Deshpande | 24 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 150.00 |
| Kagiso Rabada | Not Out | 23 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 143.75 |
🏟️ First Innings: The Jaiswal-Jurel Show
Rajasthan skipper Riyan Parag took a brave call to bat first, and his openers didn’t disappoint. Yashasvi Jaiswal and the young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi put on a blistering 70-run opening stand in just over 6 overs.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal set the tone with a commanding 55 off 36 balls.
- Dhruv Jurel then took over, smashing his career-best 75 off 42 balls to propel RR to a formidable 210.
- Kagiso Rabada was the pick of the bowlers for GT, taking 2/42, but the rest of the attack struggled to contain the flow of runs.
🚀 Second Innings: Ravi Bishnoi Spins a Web
Chasing 211, Gujarat Titans looked comfortable at 107/1 in the 11th over. Sai Sudharsan was in sublime touch, scoring a classy 73.
Then came the Ravi Bishnoi storm:
- The Collapse: Bishnoi ripped through the middle order, taking 4/41, including the crucial wickets of Sudharsan and Glenn Phillips.
- The Fightback: Rashid Khan and Kagiso Rabada kept the crowd alive with a 43-run partnership, bringing the equation down to 11 needed off the final over.
- The Finish: Tushar Deshpande kept his cool, delivering perfect yorkers and dismissing Rashid Khan to seal a dramatic 6-run win.
📊 Head-to-Head Records (Updated 2026)
This rivalry continues to be one of the most competitive in the IPL.
| Statistic | Record |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 7 |
| Gujarat Titans Won | 4 |
| Rajasthan Royals Won | 3 |
| Highest Score (RR vs GT) | 210 (RR in 2026) |
| Most Wickets in Rivalry | Rashid Khan (16 wickets) |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Who won the RR vs GT match yesterday? A: Rajasthan Royals won by 6 runs in a last-over thriller at Ahmedabad.
Q: Who was the Player of the Match? A: Ravi Bishnoi won the award for his match-changing spell of 4/41.
Q: What is RR’s current position in the Points Table? A: Following this win, Rajasthan Royals have jumped to 1st place with two consecutive victories.
Q: Did Shubman Gill play today? A: No, Shubman Gill missed the match due to a muscle spasm; Rashid Khan led the Titans in his absence.