Gujarat Titans Dominate Rajasthan Royals with 77-Run Victory in IPL 2026
How Nehra Plotted Sooryavanshi's Dismissal. GT's Coach Gesture To Siraj Viral
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Gujarat Titans secured a convincing 77-run victory over Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur, led by captain Shubman Gill's 84 runs. The dismissal of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, following a tactical call from coach Ashish Nehra, marked a turning point in the match. Rajasthan's struggles continue as they face their fifth loss in six games.
- 01Gujarat Titans scored 229 runs, with Shubman Gill contributing 84 runs off 44 balls.
- 02Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was dismissed for 36 runs, crucially impacting Rajasthan's chase.
- 03Mohammed Siraj's aggressive celebration highlighted the significance of Sooryavanshi's wicket.
- 04Ashish Nehra's tactical gesture led to Sooryavanshi's dismissal on the next ball.
- 05Rajasthan Royals fell to fifth place with their fifth loss in six matches.
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In a dominant performance, the Gujarat Titans defeated the Rajasthan Royals by 77 runs in Jaipur during IPL 2026. After being invited to bat, the Titans posted an impressive 229 runs, driven by captain Shubman Gill's explosive 84 runs off 44 balls and Sai Sudharsan's solid 55 off 36 balls. The Titans' innings was bolstered by a quickfire **37* off 20 balls from Washington Sundar. In response, the Royals struggled to keep pace, losing key players early, including Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who was dismissed for 36 runs. His wicket, following a strategic call from coach Ashish Nehra to bowl a bouncer, was pivotal. The Royals were ultimately bowled out for 152 runs in just 16.3 overs**, marking their fifth defeat in six matches and dropping them to fifth place in the standings.
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This victory strengthens Gujarat Titans' position in the IPL standings, while Rajasthan Royals face increasing pressure as they struggle to find form.
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