Rajasthan Royals Set Unwanted IPL Record for Conceding 200+ Runs
Rajasthan Royals Create Unwanted IPL Record, Become 1st Team To...
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In their match against Gujarat Titans at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, Rajasthan Royals became the first team to concede 200-plus runs seven times across multiple IPL seasons. Despite a strong batting performance from Gujarat's Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill, RR's bowling struggles continued, marking a disappointing record.
- 01Rajasthan Royals conceded 229 runs, marking their seventh instance of allowing 200+ runs in a season.
- 02This record ties them with the Sunrisers Hyderabad, Lucknow Super Giants, and Punjab Kings for the most 200+ totals conceded in a single IPL season.
- 03Brijesh Sharma was the standout bowler for RR, taking 2 wickets for 47 runs.
- 04GT's Sai Sudharsan scored 55 runs while Shubman Gill contributed 84 runs.
- 05RR's bowling has now allowed 200+ totals in back-to-back IPL seasons.
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In a disappointing outing for the Rajasthan Royals (RR), they faced the Gujarat Titans (GT) at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on May 9, 2026. After winning the toss, RR's stand-in captain Yashasvi Jaiswal chose to bowl first, a decision that proved detrimental as GT's openers Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill dominated the RR bowlers. Sudharsan scored 55 runs, while Gill led with an impressive 84 runs, helping GT post a total of 229/4 in their 20 overs. This match marked a significant milestone for the Royals, as they became the first team in IPL history to concede 200-plus runs seven times across multiple seasons. Previously, they had also allowed 200+ totals seven times in the 2025 IPL season. The record highlights ongoing struggles in RR's bowling lineup, with Brijesh Sharma being the only bowler to take multiple wickets in the match, finishing with 2 wickets for 47 runs. This performance underscores the need for improvement as the season progresses.
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The ongoing struggles of the Rajasthan Royals' bowling attack could affect their chances of progressing in the IPL, impacting fans and stakeholders invested in the team's success.
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