GT vs RR Highlights IPL 2026: Phenomenal last over from Tushar Deshpande powers Rajasthan Royals to a 6-run win

Ravi Bishnoi has been named Player of the Match for his sensational spell with the ball. He picked up four wickets in his four overs while conceding 41 runs, making a decisive impact in the middle overs.

Rashid Khan felt Gujarat Titans bowled well to restrict the opposition but admitted that the game slipped away during the middle overs. He said, “I think we bowled really well… to restrict them under like 210,” and pointed out that the turning point came when, “In the 12th and 13th overs, we lost back-to-back wickets,” which put the side on the back foot. Reflecting on the chase, he added, “we just lost the momentum of the game,” noting that conditions were still good for scoring but the wickets halted their progress. On the final over, he mentioned the plan clearly, saying, “we just need to hit one boundary,” while also crediting Tushar Deshpande for delivering under pressure with “some exceptional yorkers” that did not allow them to finish the chase.

With back to back victories, Rajasthan Royals have climbed to the top of the points table with a very healthy net run rate. They began their campaign with a commanding 8 wicket win over Chennai Super Kings on March 30 and followed it up with a hard fought 6 run win against Gujarat Titans in a closely contested encounter.

A sensational last over from Tushar Deshpande as he held his nerve under pressure and defended 11 runs when Rashid Khan and Kagiso Rabada were threatening to take the game away.

Deshpande landed his yorkers with precision, giving no room for the batters to free their arms and shut the door in a high-pressure finish. A composed and clinical effort at the death helps Rajasthan Royals seal the win.

Rajasthan Royals win by 6 runs.

Rashid Khan plays across a full delivery and gets an inside edge onto the back pad. The ball rolls to the leg side and the batters complete a single.

Rajasthan Royals went upstairs but lost the review as there was clear contact with the bat. A crucial moment under pressure as the umpire’s call stands.

GT 199/7 in (18.5)

Rashid Khan: 19 (10)
Kagiso Rabada: 19 (9)

Gujarat Titans need 12 runs from 7 balls

Kagiso Rabada continues to fight back with a big six off Sandeep Sharma. A slower delivery in the slot was met with power as Rabada got down on one knee and sent it straight down the ground for a clean hit.

GT 192/7 in (17.3)

Rashid Khan: 18 (9)
Kagiso Rabada: 19 (9)

Gujarat Titans need 15 runs from 12 balls

Rashid Khan has chipped in with a crucial boundary, cutting a shorter delivery wide outside off through the point region. Earlier, Kagiso Rabada provided the momentum with a clean maximum, lofting Jofra Archer over long off for a big six.

Gujarat Titans are still very much in this chase, and as long as these two are at the crease, they will back themselves to push towards the target.

GT 177/7 in (16.4)

Kagiso Rabada: 9 (6)
Rashid Khan: 13 (7)

Shahrukh Khan is run out after a sharp piece of fielding from Ravindra Jadeja and a quick finish by Dhruv Jurel.

A drive-in front of square led to a risky second run, but the ball was quickly cut off near the boundary. Jadeja stayed alert, controlled the ball near the rope and fired a direct throw to the keeper, who completed the dismissal with ease.

A costly mistake for Gujarat Titans at a stage.

GT 161/7 in (14.5)

Ravi Bishnoi continues his brilliant spell, picking up his fourth wicket by removing Rahul Tewatia.

Tewatia went for a cut against a short wrong’un outside off but ended up edging it behind. Dhruv Jurel reacted quickly behind the stumps and took a sharp catch to complete the dismissal.

GT 155/6 in (14.3)

Nandre Burger gets a crucial wicket as Jos Buttler falls after getting set.

Buttler, who had made a good start, could not convert it into a big innings. Burger came from round the wicket and dug it in short of a length, and Buttler went for the pull but did not control it well, sending it straight to the fielder at Sandeep Sharma.

A dramatic phase for Gujarat Titans as they have lost three wickets for just six runs and suddenly find themselves under pressure after being well placed earlier.

GT 133/5 in (13.1)

Ravi Bishnoi picks up his third wicket, removing Washington Sundar. Sundar went for an attacking shot, trying to whip a googly around leg towards deep mid-wicket but could not get the elevation or placement right and ended up hitting it straight to the fielder. Ravindra Jadeja took a simple catch to complete the dismissal.

Ravi Bishnoi picks up his second wicket, removing Glenn Phillips. Phillips went for the pull against a googly that was not short enough, mistimed the shot and ended up offering a simple catch. Jofra Archer moved in from long-on and took a low catch cleanly near the ground.

Ravi Bishnoi gets the breakthrough in his first over, removing the well-set Sai Sudharsan.

Sudharsan went for a pull against a short googly that spun away but he could not control the shot and ended up getting a top edge. Tushar Deshpande moved in from long leg and took a safe catch to complete the dismissal.

Jos Buttler opens his account with a well-timed boundary. He went slightly back and across, met the length ball with a full face of the bat and placed it neatly wide of mid-off for four.

GT 98/1 in (9.4)

Jos Buttler: 5 (4)
Sai Sudharsan: 68 (40)

Riyan Parag gets the first breakthrough for Rajasthan Royals, removing Kumar Kushagra.

The batter went for a lofted shot towards long-on but did not get the timing right. Shimron Hetmyer judged it well near the boundary and took a sharp catch, showing great awareness by releasing the ball before stepping over the ropes and completing it on the second attempt.

A well-judged catch under pressure brings an end to a promising knock.