"Sell SRK and Sundar.." Fans react as RR beats GT by 6 runs in IPL 2026

Rajasthan Royals defeated Gujarat Titans by six runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The match was very close and exciting till the last over. When it looked like Rajasthan might lose, Jofra Archer bowled a very good second-last over and gave only four runs. In the final over, Gujarat needed 11 runs, but Tushar Deshpande bowled very well and helped his team win the match.

Earlier, Rajasthan scored 210/6 in 20 overs, which was a strong total. Dhruv Jurel played an excellent innings and scored 75 runs from 42 balls. During the chase, Ravi Bishnoi took four wickets and slowed down Gujarat’s batting, which made a big difference in the match.

Fans shared mixed reactions after the game. Many fans praised the Rajasthan Royals for their young and smart team performance. On the other hand, some fans criticised the Gujarat Titans, saying that even with experienced players, they could not win the match. In this article, we will share the key moments of the match and the fans’ reactions on social media.

Key moments that defined the RR vs GT clash

The match was very exciting as the Rajasthan Royals scored 210/6 and gave a big target to the Gujarat Titans. Yashasvi Jaiswal gave a fast start and scored 55 runs from 36 balls. He played good shots and ran well between the wickets. He got out in the 13th over to Kagiso Rabada. Riyan Parag scored 8 runs and hit one six, but he could not stay long.

Then Shimron Hetmyer came and hit two big sixes in one over. But he got out after scoring for a short time, and Dhruv Jurel came to bat. Jurel played very well and made 75 runs from 39 balls. He scored his fifty in the 16th over and hit big shots at the end. Ravindra Jadeja was not out on 3 runs and helped the team cross 200. For Gujarat, Rabada took 2 wickets, while Prasidh Krishna, Ashok Sharma and Mohammed Siraj took one wicket each.

Gujarat Titans started the chase well but lost momentum later. Sai Sudharsan played a good innings and scored 73 runs. But Ravi Bishnoi took 4 wickets for 41 runs and broke the middle order. At one time, Gujarat looked in control, but Rajasthan came back into the match.

In the last overs, Rashid Khan and Kagiso Rabada tried to win the match and made a strong partnership. But Rashid got run out in the second-last over. Gujarat needed 11 runs in the final over. Riyan Parag gave the ball to Tushar Deshpande. He bowled very well and did not give easy runs. Gujarat finished at 204/8 and lost the match by 6 runs.

In the end, the Rajasthan Royals won a close match. This win gives them good confidence in the tournament. Gujarat Titans will feel sad because they could not finish the match, even after getting close. The match showed how exciting and unpredictable IPL games can be.

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Fans React to Gujarat Titans’ Back-to-Back Losses on Social Media

Fans shared strong reactions after the Gujarat Titans suffered back-to-back losses in IPL 2026. Many fans were disappointed with the team’s performance, especially in the final overs, and said they failed to handle pressure in key moments. Some also pointed out that despite having experienced players, the team could not finish matches properly. On the other hand, a few fans stayed positive and supported the team, hoping they would bounce back in the next games.

Here is how the netizens reacted: