📅 May 10, 2026 | By Pulse India News Desk
🔥 Gujarat Titans Crush Rajasthan Royals by 77 Runs as Rashid Khan Spins Web in Jaipur
Gujarat Titans produced a ruthless statement win in Jaipur, defeating Rajasthan Royals by 77 runs after a complete batting and bowling performance.
Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan set up the match with a powerful opening stand, helping GT post a massive 229/4 in 20 overs.
RR started their chase aggressively through Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Dhruv Jurel, but Rashid Khan’s spell completely changed the game.
Rajasthan Royals were eventually bowled out for 152 in 16.3 overs, handing Gujarat Titans a commanding victory.
📊 Match Summary
Gujarat Titans: 229/4 (20 overs)
Rajasthan Royals: 152 all out (16.3 overs)
Result: Gujarat Titans won by 77 runs
Player of the Match: Rashid Khan
📖 Match Story
Gujarat Titans started with serious intent after being asked to bat first. The opening pair of Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan immediately put Rajasthan under pressure.
GT raced to 82 runs in the Powerplay, with Gill playing elegant attacking shots and Sudharsan punishing anything loose.
The pair added 118 runs for the first wicket before Sudharsan fell for a composed 55 off 36 balls.
Gill continued the assault and looked set for a century before being dismissed for a superb 84 off 44 balls, including 9 fours and 3 sixes.
Washington Sundar then gave GT the perfect finishing push with an unbeaten 37 off 20 balls, while Rahul Tewatia smashed 14 not out off just 4 balls.
GT finished on 229/4, a total that immediately placed Rajasthan under scoreboard pressure.
In reply, RR came out swinging. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed 36 off 16 balls, while Dhruv Jurel attacked hard for 24 off 10 balls.
Rajasthan scored 78 runs in the Powerplay, but they also lost three wickets, which left the middle order exposed.
That is where Rashid Khan took control. His four-wicket spell broke RR’s chase completely and turned a dangerous start into a one-sided collapse.
Jason Holder then cleaned up the lower order with 3 wickets for 12 runs, as RR were bowled out inside 17 overs.
📊 Phase-wise Comparison
| Phase | GT | RR | Key Story |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 82/0 | 78/3 | Both teams attacked, but RR lost too many wickets |
| Middle Overs | 84/2 | 63/5 | Rashid Khan destroyed RR’s middle order |
| Death Overs | 63/2 | 11/2 | GT finished strongly, RR collapsed early |
📌 Why Gujarat Titans Won
✔ Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan gave GT a massive 118-run opening stand.
✔ GT scored 82/0 in the Powerplay and immediately controlled the match tempo.
✔ Washington Sundar and Rahul Tewatia gave the innings a strong finish.
✔ Rashid Khan broke RR’s chase with a match-winning four-wicket spell.
✔ Jason Holder cleaned up the lower order with excellent control.
⭐ Players Who Shaped the Match
🔥 Shubman Gill: 84 off 44 balls – controlled GT’s innings with class and power.
🔥 Sai Sudharsan: 55 off 36 balls – gave GT a strong foundation.
🔥 Washington Sundar: 37* off 20 balls – delivered a crucial finishing cameo.
🔥 Rashid Khan: 4 wickets – broke Rajasthan’s chase through the middle overs.
🔥 Jason Holder: 3/12 – finished the job with a sharp lower-order burst.
🔄 Turning Point
The biggest turning point came when Rashid Khan removed Dhruv Jurel and Donovan Ferreira in quick succession.
RR were scoring quickly, but those wickets completely changed the chase. From there, Rajasthan never recovered.
❌ What Went Wrong for Rajasthan Royals
❌ RR conceded 82 runs in the Powerplay without taking a wicket.
❌ Jofra Archer and Tushar Deshpande were expensive with the new ball.
❌ Rajasthan lost three wickets despite scoring 78 in the Powerplay.
❌ The middle order collapsed against Rashid Khan’s spin.
❌ No batter converted the explosive start into a match-winning innings.
🏆 Player of the Match: Rashid Khan
Rashid Khan completely changed the match through the middle overs.
RR were still alive in the chase after a rapid Powerplay, but Rashid’s spell removed the momentum instantly.
His variations, control and wicket-taking ability ensured GT never lost grip of the contest.
🧠 Final Analysis
This was a complete Gujarat Titans performance — aggressive batting, smart finishing and ruthless bowling.
Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan built the perfect platform, while Washington Sundar and Rahul Tewatia finished strongly.
Rajasthan Royals briefly threatened with an explosive start, but Rashid Khan’s spell exposed the middle-order weaknesses.
For GT, this victory strengthens their playoff momentum. For RR, serious questions remain over bowling discipline and batting consistency under pressure.
