In a thrilling IPL encounter, Gujarat Titans crushed Rajasthan Royals by 58 runs, showcasing a dominant all-round performance. Batting first, Gujarat Titans posted a mammoth 217/6 in their allotted 20 overs. The pressure of the steep chase seemed to overwhelm the Rajasthan Royals from the start, as their top order crumbled quickly.
Despite a valiant 52-run knock from Shimron Hetmyer and a fiery 41 off 28 balls from skipper Sanju Samson, Rajasthan fell short, managing only 159 in 19.2 overs. Rashid Khan was the standout with the ball for Gujarat, bagging 3 wickets for just 27 runs. He was well supported by Arshad Khan and Prasidh Krishna, who took two wickets each.
The Royals struggled to build partnerships, with wickets tumbling at regular intervals. Hetmyer fought a lone battle, but the ever-rising required run rate proved too much.
Gujarat's commanding performance not only boosts their net run rate but also sends a strong message to the rest of the competition. Rajasthan, meanwhile, will need to regroup quickly after this crushing defeat.
Source: Live Updates