Kolkata, 05 April (Sports Desk)
Rajasthan Royals (RR) did indeed win a thriller by 6 runs just yesterday, but it was against the Gujarat Titans (GT), not the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
Here are the details of the match youโre likely thinking of (Match 9: GT vs. RR), where Rajasthan pulled off that narrow 6-run victory:
Match Summary: GT vs. RR (April 4, 2026)
- Result: Rajasthan Royals won by 6 runs.
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
- Player of the Match: Ravi Bishnoi (4/41).
First Innings: Rajasthan Royals
RR was put into bat and posted a massive total thanks to a middle-order blitz.
- Total: 210/6 (20 Overs)
- Top Batsmen:
- Dhruv Jurel: 75 off 42 balls (5 sixes, 4 fours)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal: 55 off 36 balls
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: 31 off 18 balls
- GT Bowling: Kagiso Rabada was the pick of the bowlers with 2/42.
Second Innings: Gujarat Titans
GT chased hard, led by Sai Sudharsan, but the RR spinners and death bowling proved too much.
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- Total: 204/8 (20 Overs)
- Top Batsmen:
- Sai Sudharsan: 73 off 44 balls
- Rashid Khan: 24 off 16 balls (Stand-in captain)
- RR Bowling:
- Ravi Bishnoi: 4/41 (The game-changer in the middle overs)
- Tushar Deshpande: Defended 10 runs in the final over, dismissing Rashid Khan.
Upcoming RR vs. KKR Match
If you are looking forward to the clash between the Royals and the Knight Riders, mark your calendar:
- Date: April 19, 2026
- Time: 3:30 PM IST
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
