In a disappointing outing for the Rajasthan Royals, stand-in captain Yashasvi Jaiswal faced the media after a 77-run defeat to the Gujarat Titans during IPL 2026 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, India. The Titans set a daunting target of 229 runs, bolstered by a strong opening partnership between Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill. Jaiswal acknowledged that his bowlers struggled to contain the flow of runs, particularly during the powerplay. Despite a promising start to their chase, where Rajasthan reached 78/3 in six overs, they collapsed to 152 all out due to Rashid Khan's impressive four-wicket haul. Jaiswal defended his bowlers, including Jofra Archer, who had an off day, and emphasized the importance of learning from this defeat as they prepare for their next match. The result not only impacted their chances in the playoffs but also dealt a blow to their net run rate.