The Rajasthan Royals managed to get the better of the Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025 but overall Gujarat leads the head-to-head.
GT vs RR, IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals held on to their nerves to beat Gujarat Titans by 6 runs to go top of the IPL 2026 Points Table. Tushar Deshpande defended 11 runs off the last over after Sai Sudharshan set the stage with a sublime 44-ball 73. However, Gujarat collapsed after that, losing six wickets in five overs. Even though Kagiso Rabada and Rashid Khan kept GT in the hunt till last over, Deshpande conceded just 4 runs in the last over for a wicket to win it for Rajasthan.
Earlier in the 1st innings, Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal gave RR a fast start, scoring 69/0 in the powerplay. Courtesy Jaiswal’s fifty and Dhruv Jurel’s 75, Rajasthan went on to score 210/6. Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag opted to bat first. Gujarat Titans missed out on captain Shubman Gill with an injury. Rashid Khan was made the stand-in captain. Gujarat opted for Kumar Kushagra in place of Gill. Rajasthan made two changes to their winning combination, bringing in Tushar Deshpande for Brijesh Singh and Shubham Dubey for Ravi Bishnoi.
Impact subs: Ravi Bishnoi, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Shubham Dubey, Brijesh Sharma, Ravi Singh
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IPL 2026 Points Table
04/04/2026 23:33
Rajasthan Royals go top of the points table with two wins in two games. Even though RR are tried on points with Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings, they have a better net run rate.
Rank
Team
Played
Won
Lost
NR
Points
NRR
1
RR
2
2
0
0
4
+2.233
2
DC
2
2
0
0
4
+1.170
3
PBKS
2
2
0
0
4
+0.637
4
RCB
1
1
0
0
2
+2.907
5
SRH
2
1
1
0
2
+0.469
6
MI
2
1
1
0
2
-0.206
7
GT
2
0
2
0
0
-0.424
8
LSG
1
0
1
0
0
-1.397
9
KKR
2
0
2
0
0
-1.964
10
CSK
2
0
2
0
0
-2.562
GT vs RR LIVE Score: Rajasthan Royals win!
04/04/2026 23:26
Tushar Deshpande wins it for Rajasthan Royals as he defends 11 runs in the last over, giving away just 4 runs for a wicket. GT were in till Sai Sudharshan was on the crease. But the collapse made it difficult for them. Even though Rashid Khan and Kagiso Rabada kept GT in the hunt till the last over, Deshpande ensured Rajasthan return home with two points and take the top spot on the IPL 2026 Points Table.
GT vs RR LIVE Score: Rashid Khan departs
04/04/2026 23:23
Tushar Deshpande has removed Rashid Khan on the 5th ball as the Afghan star tried to go for a big shot. But Jofra Archer ran some distance to take the catch. GT need a six off the last ball to force a super over.
GT vs RR LIVE Score: Excellent from Deshpande
04/04/2026 23:22
Tushar Deshpande has bowled an excellent last over, conceding just 4 runs off four balls.
GT vs RR LIVE Updates: Rashid Khan survives
04/04/2026 23:17
Jofra Archer was confident that it was an LBW. And even though the on-field decision was not out, RR took the review. But replays showed that there was a clear deflection off Rashid Khan's bat. GT need 11 off the last over.
GT vs RR LIVE Updates: Rashid-Rabada keep GT in hunt
04/04/2026 23:09
Rashid Khan and Kagiso Rabada have taken GT closer to the target with regular boundaries. Rashid hit Sandeep Sharma for a four and Rabada made it another 10-run over with a six.
GT vs RR LIVE Score: Gujarat still in
04/04/2026 23:05
It's not over yet for Gujarat Titans. Despite losing wickets, they have kept the scoring rate high and they need under 10 runs an over. With Rashid Khan and Kagiso Rabada on crease, GT can win the game if these two survive. GT need 30 off 18.
GT vs RR LIVE Score: Shahrukh run-out
04/04/2026 22:54
Gujarat Titans' last hope, Shahrukh Khan, is run out and with that, it's all but game over for them. Ravindra Jadeja made an excellent throw from the deep and Shahrukh was well short of the crease. GT have now lost 6 wickets in the last five overs.
GT vs RR LIVE Score Updates: Bishnoi removes Tewatia
04/04/2026 22:51
Rahul Tewatia hit Ravi Bishnoi for a four and a six. Then, he edged it to Dhruv Jurel. He disappoints again as he falls for 12 off 6. Bishnoi also bags his 4th wicket. GT 155/6.
GT vs RR LIVE Score Updates: Shahrukh, Tewatia on crease
04/04/2026 22:48
Two players with a lot to prove are on the crease. Shahrukh Khan is yet to light it up in IPL, while Rahul Tewatia has had a poor run of form. With 66 runs needed off 36 balls, these two need to win it from here.
GT vs RR LIVE Score Updates: Gujarat falling apart
04/04/2026 22:43
Gujarat Titans lose Jos Buttler and perhaps the match as well. Nandre Burger bowled a short ball and as Buttler tried to go for the pull, he miscued for an easy catch. GT have now lost three wickets for just six runs.
GT vs RR LIVE Score: Bishnoi strike again
04/04/2026 22:41
Twin strikes from Ravi Bishnoi and it's Washington Sundar who departs. Sundar tried to hit Bishnoi on a googly but misjudged and it went straight to Ravindra Jadeja. GT 131/4
GT vs RR LIVE Score: Phillips departs
04/04/2026 22:37
Ravi Bishnoi gets to 200 T20 wickets as Glenn Phillips departs. Bishnoi bowled a wrong-un and Phillips misjudged to give away a catch for Jofra Archer. GT 127/3.
GT vs RR LIVE Score: Buttler in good touch
04/04/2026 22:37
The scoring rate hasn't dipped despite Sai Sudharsan's wicket. Jos Buttler has taken charge with three boundaries against Tushar Deshpande to keep the scoring rate intact. But GT need more of those as they need 84 runs more in 48 balls.
GT vs RR, IPL 2026 LIVE score: Sai Sudharsan departs
04/04/2026 22:31
Ravi Bishnoi gets rid of Sai Sudharsan as the GT batter is caught out for 73 runs off 44 deliveries. The IPL 2025 Orange Cap winner's innings comes to an end.
GT vs RR LIVE: Titans dominate so far
04/04/2026 22:28
Sai Sudharsan is leading the way for Gujarat Titans with his 73-run knock off 42 balls. In ten overs, they have reached 103/1 and need a little over 100 runs to win the game
GT vs RR, IPL 2026 LIVE: Kushagra departs
04/04/2026 22:15
Kushagra is the first batter to depart as Shimron Hetmyer takes a brilliant catch at the boundary. GT lose their first wicket as the GT batter is dismissed for 18 off 14 balls
GT vs RR LIVE score: Sudharsan slams fifty
04/04/2026 22:11
Sai Sudharsan reaches his 13th IPL fifty off 34 deliveries. Riyan Parag gets tormented by the GT batter, who was the Orange Cap winner last year.
The fifty-run partnership comes up between Sai Sudharsan and Kumar Kushagra. The absence of Shubman Gill doesn't seem to bother the team. The duo have raced 50 runs within the powerplay. RR are yet to find a breakthrough
GT vs RR, IPL 2026 Live score: Titans on the charge
04/04/2026 21:56
At the end of 4 overs, Gujarat Titans have reached 40/0. Sudharsan leads the charge with 25 off 17 while Kushagra is on 13 off 9. No luck for the GT bowlers so far
GT vs RR LIVE score: Sai Sudharsan gets off to strong start
04/04/2026 21:47
Sai Sudharsan has scored 15 runs from 10 balls, providing a strong start for Gujarat Titans. He is opening with Kumar Kushagra in the absence of Shubman Gill.
GT vs RR Live Score: RR score 210/6
04/04/2026 21:20
Siraj comes on for the last over here. And he has been hit for a four on the very first delivery. But then he manages to dismiss Jurel for 75 eventually. Jaddu ends the over with a four. They finish with 210/6.
GT vs RR Live Score: Gem of an innings by Jurel
04/04/2026 21:14
200 up for RR here and they need to thank Jurel for this. He is 71 from 39 and given hopes to his team. Another over comes to an end.
GT vs RR Live Score: Ashok Kumar 154 kmph
04/04/2026 21:01
Ashok Kumar has been mighty impressive here. He finishes the over with 154 kmph bullet. And in the next over Rabada picks up Ferreira. And in 30 balls, Jurel brings up his fifty, his fifth in IPL.
GT vs RR Live Score: Hetty survives
04/04/2026 20:51
Prasidh had Hetty, almost. He tried to pull, but the ball brushed his glove in the end. GT did not appeal somehow. This could be costly for them. But, but, Ashok Kumar gets him in the end. He is out for 18 from 8.
GT vs RR Live Score: Nothing shot by Parag
04/04/2026 20:39
Prasidh has his first wicket. Riyan Parag tries to block the ball, and gives a simple catch to Rashid Khan instead.
GT vs RR Live Score: WICKET
04/04/2026 20:37
What has Jaiswal done here. He is castled by Kagiso Rabada here. This is not what RR wanted from him. Nontheless, he got 55 from 36.
GT vs RR Live Score: 50 for Jaiswal
04/04/2026 20:27
Siraj comes into the attack and Jaiswal creams him for a four through long off. A 32-ball fifty for the opener and he must accelerate further.
GT vs RR Live Score: Gujarat need wickets too
04/04/2026 20:24
Just containing the runs won't help GT here. RR have enough firepower to best utilise the remaining overs. After a period of lull, they can accelerate.
GT vs RR Live Score: Watch out for Ashok's speeds
04/04/2026 20:20
Ashok Kumar has been bowling rapid pace here. He has already crossed 150 kmph, and somehow looks very normal now. The run rate has come down considerably.
GT vs RR Live Score: Prasidh Krishna now
04/04/2026 20:13
Prasidh comes, and GT have gotten a couple of good overs here. Jaiswal manages to end the over with a boundary though. RR still curising.
GT vs RR Live Score: Rashid Khan has a wicket
04/04/2026 20:06
Captain Rashid comes into the attack and he has removed dangerman Suryanshi for 31. A failed innings by his lofty standards. He is caught out in the deep.
GT vs RR Live Score: Rajasthan 69/0 in powerplay
04/04/2026 20:01
Both Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi plundered Gujarat's pace attack to score 69/0 runs in the powerplay. Vaibhav smashed 31 off 17, while Yashasvi hit 35 off 19.
GT vs RR live updates: 50-run stand for Jaiswal-Suryavanshi
04/04/2026 19:53
Another dive to his right but Jos Buttler could not hold on to the catch after Vaibhav Suryavanshi edged an Ashok Sharma delivery. On the next ball, Suryavanshi smashed a six with an upper cut to bring up the 50-run stand.
GT vs RR live score: Buttler drops Jaiswal
04/04/2026 19:46
Almost a wicket for Gujarat Titans. Yashasvi Jaiswal pokes a Mohd Siraj delivery on the leg side. Jos Buttler dives to his left but can't hold on to the ball.
GT vs RR live updates: Runs keep flowing
04/04/2026 19:46
After Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal takes Mohd Siraj on with three boundaries. Siraj goes for 25 runs in his first two overs.
GT vs RR live updates: Suryavanshi begins with boundaries
04/04/2026 19:39
Two boundaries to start with for Vaibhav Suryavanshi against Mohd Siraj. The last time, Vaibhav faced Gujarat, he smashed a 35-ball century.
GT vs RR live score: No Gill today
04/04/2026 19:24
Big blow to GT
🚨 No Shubman Gill in today's match, He has got little muscle spasm he will be back soon till than Rashid Khan will captain the side. 🚨
Gujarat Titans (Playing XI): Kumar Kushagra, Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler(w), Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan(c), Kagiso Rabada, Ashok Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
GT vs RR live score: Rashid Khan leading GT
04/04/2026 19:02
Riyan Parag has won the toss and RR have opted to bat first. There is no Shubman Gill today for GT.. Rashid Khan to lead the team.
GT vs RR live score: Toss soon
04/04/2026 18:50
Just under 10 minutes to go for the toss. It will be a crucial one, and the side winning it should look to bat first.
GT vs RR live score: GT need to get in Sai Kishore
04/04/2026 18:39
Somehow. GT haven't trusted Sai Kishore for IPL 2026, and he is a mighty good bowler. Maybe they should consider leaving out Rahul Tewatia, or even Shahrukh Khan.
Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Jason Holder, Ashok Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna (Impact)
Gujarat Titans Squad: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill(c), Jos Buttler(w), Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Ashok Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Jason Holder, Jayant Yadav, Manav Suthar, Kumar Kushagra, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Ishant Sharma, Luke Wood, Tom Banton, Kulwant Khejroliya, Anuj Rawat, Arshad Khan, Gurnoor Brar, Nishant Sindhu
GT vs RR Live Score: Toss at 7
04/04/2026 17:25
Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the 9th match of the IPL 2026 season between the Gujarat Titans and the Rajasthan Royals in Ahmedabad.
