TATA IPL 2024: Rashid Khan and Rahul Tewatia has helped Gujarat Titans to win a game against Rajasthan Royals.

Rajasthan Royals scored 196/3 in 20 overs, where as Gujarat Titans scored 199/7 in 20 overs.

So, finally Gujarat Titans beat Rajasthan Royals by 3 wickets.

Sanju Samson and Riyan Parag’s remarkable batting efforts, comprising 68* off 38 and 76 off 48 respectively, unfortunately ended in vain as Rashid Khan’s all-round brilliance halted Rajasthan Royals’ unbeaten streak in IPL 2024.

Rashid’s decisive last-ball boundary to the backward point region sealed a three-wicket victory for Gujarat Titans at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.

RR Openers Struggle Once More

Despite Jos Buttler’s recent century against RCB, Rajasthan’s openers failed to deliver yet again, with both Yashasvi Jaiswal and Buttler departing early.

Jaiswal, almost dismissed in the first over off Umesh Yadav, managed a flurry of boundaries before falling in the fifth over to a scoop attempt.

Rashid dismissed Buttler in the next over, reducing Royals to 42 for 2.

Parag and Samson Shine

Parag and Samson, the in-form duo, rescued Royals once more.

Parag, benefiting from early reprieves, capitalized on dropped catches and, along with Samson, navigated through Rashid and Noor Ahmad’s spin threats.

Their cautious yet productive partnership saw them reach 130 runs in 78 balls, laying the groundwork for a substantial total.

Umesh Yadav’s erratic bowling, coupled with Shimron Hetmyer’s late onslaught, propelled Royals to a formidable 196 for 3.

Steady Start for GT

In contrast, Gujarat Titans enjoyed a steady start, courtesy of their openers’ conservative yet opportunistic approach.

Sudharsan and Gill capitalized on loose deliveries, with Sudharsan particularly aggressive.

However, Kuldeep Sen’s crucial wickets halted Titans’ momentum, reducing them to 79 for 3.

Kuldeep’s Momentum Shift

After dismissing Sudharsan, Kuldeep wreaked havoc, claiming crucial wickets to restrict Titans’ progress.

Despite occasional boundaries against Ashwin and Chahal, the spin trio ensured Titans required 85 runs in the last six overs.

Thrilling Finish

Gill’s aggressive batting was halted by a well-executed stumping, followed by Shahrukh Khan’s dismissal.

However, an erratic final over by Kuldeep swung the momentum, leaving Titans needing 15 runs off the last over.

Rashid’s boundary and composed finish secured a thrilling victory for Gujarat Titans, despite challenges posed by wides, a no-ball, and strategic field placements by Rajasthan Royals.