Rajasthan Royals Face Setback Against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026

In a challenging match during IPL 2026, the Rajasthan Royals faced the Gujarat Titans, who set a high target of 230 runs. The Royals' decision to bowl first backfired as they conceded over 200 runs for the seventh consecutive season, marking a record in IPL history. With standout performances from Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan, the Titans dominated the game, leaving the Royals struggling to keep up. This match highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the Royals in the tournament.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 9, 2026, 23:14 IST

Match Overview

In their 11th match of the current Indian Premier League season, the Rajasthan Royals are up against the Gujarat Titans. The match took place on Saturday, May 9, at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, where RR's interim captain Yashasvi Jaiswal won the toss and opted to bowl first. Unfortunately for the Royals, this decision did not pay off as the Titans' opening pair, Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill, dominated the bowling attack, leading to a formidable total of 229 runs for 4 wickets.

Rajasthan Royals' Unfortunate Record

RR Create Unwanted Record

The Rajasthan Royals set an unwanted milestone by conceding over 200 runs in a match against the Gujarat Titans. This marks the seventh consecutive season in which they have allowed more than 200 runs, making them the only team in IPL history to achieve this dubious feat. In the previous IPL season, they also allowed 200-plus scores in seven out of 14 matches.

Gujarat Titans' Dominance

GT Dominate RR's Bowling

Facing a daunting target of 230 runs, the Rajasthan Royals struggled against the Gujarat Titans' batting prowess. Shubman Gill scored an impressive 84 runs off just 44 balls, while Sai Sudharsan contributed 55 runs off 36 balls. Washington Sundar added a quick 37 runs towards the end, propelling GT to a significant total. The RR bowlers had a tough outing, with only Ravindra Jadeja managing to maintain an economy rate below 9.