Gujarat Titans Secure Dominant Win Over Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026
Ashish Nehra comes up with ‘masterstroke’, signals Mohammed Siraj to go for the kill; Vaibhav Sooryavanshi neutralised
Hindustan Times
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The Gujarat Titans defeated the Rajasthan Royals by 77 runs in their IPL 2026 match at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Key to the Titans' victory was Ashish Nehra's strategic signal to Mohammed Siraj, leading to the crucial wicket of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who scored 36 runs before being dismissed.
- 01Gujarat Titans won by 77 runs, scoring 229 runs.
- 02Mohammed Siraj took the key wicket of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
- 03Sooryavanshi scored 36 runs off 15 balls before his dismissal.
- 04The Titans moved to second place in the IPL standings.
- 05Rajasthan Royals dropped to fifth place after the loss.
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In a commanding performance, the Gujarat Titans triumphed over the Rajasthan Royals by 77 runs in their IPL 2026 encounter at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. The Titans posted a formidable total of 229 runs, with Ashish Nehra, the head coach, making a pivotal call to instruct Mohammed Siraj to bowl a bouncer to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Siraj executed the plan flawlessly, dismissing Sooryavanshi, who scored 36 runs off just 15 balls. This wicket was crucial as it halted the Royals' momentum in their chase. Following this victory, the Titans climbed to second place in the standings, while the Royals fell to fifth.
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This match result affects the standings in the IPL, influencing playoff qualifications and team morale.
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