US EditionDeshpande, Rajasthan Hold Nerve to Edge Gujarat in IPL
- On Saturday at Narendra Modi Stadium, Rajasthan Royals defeated Gujarat Titans by 6 runs in IPL 2026 match 9. The Royals posted 210/6, powered by Dhruv Jurel's 75 off 42 balls and Yashasvi Jaiswal's 55 off 36 balls.
- Sai Sudharsan led Gujarat's chase with 73 off 44 balls, but impact substitute Ravi Bishnoi claimed 4/41 in four overs, reducing the Titans to 133/5 in the 14th over and dismantling their middle order.
- With 30 needed off 18 balls, Rashid Khan and Kagiso Rabada fought back before Tushar Deshpande conceded only four runs in the final over. A spectacular catch by Jofra Archer to dismiss Rashid Khan proved decisive.
- After the victory, Rajasthan captain Riyan Parag credited the bowlers, noting the final two overs were "just incredible." Rajasthan secured their second win from two matches, claiming top spot on net run-rate.
- Upcoming fixtures see Rajasthan Royals facing Mumbai Indians on Tuesday, April 7, while Delhi Capitals play Gujarat Titans on Wednesday, April 8, as the IPL 2026 season continues.
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IPL Play of The Day: Parag's plan and Archer-Tushar twin act stuns Ahmedabad
IPL 2026, GT vs RR: Riyan Parag’s bold call to back Jofra Archer and Tushar Deshpande paid off as Rajasthan Royals held their nerve to defend 11 in the final over and seal a tense win over Gujarat Titans.
IPL 2026: Riyan Parag praises Deshpande, Archer, Jurel after RR edge GT by six runs
Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper Riyan Parag lauded his teammates Jofra Archer, Tushar Deshpabde and Dhruv Jurel after the team secured a narrow six-run win over Gujarat Titans (GT) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) IPL 2026 clash on Saturday.
IPL 2026: Deshpande's final act ensures thrilling win for RR over GT
Ahmedabad: Tushar Deshpande bowled a magnificent final over by landing six consecutive deliveries on either blockhole or wide yorker length in an exhibition of high-class bowling as Rajasthan Royals (RR) edged out Gujarat Titans (GT) by six runs in an Indian Premier League (IPL) humdinger on Saturday, April 4. This was Royals’ second successive win in the tournament, while the Ashish Nehra-coached GT team has now lost two matches in a row. Ridi…
Tushar Deshpande’s yorkers seal the deal for RR in IPL 2026’s first proper thriller
With 11 needed off the last over, Riyan Parag threw the ball to Tushar Deshpande — not the most celebrated name in death bowling — and he answered the ultimate T20 question: back your skill or fear the batsman's? He backed his yorkers. It was enough.
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