In the 24th match of the IPL 2024 season, Gujarat Titans (GT) brought an end to Rajasthan Royals’ (RR) winning streak in a riveting encounter at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Tuesday, April 10. Gujarat Titans chased down a target of 197 runs to win match by 3 wickets in a last ball thriller encounter.

Rashid and Rahul’s Spectacular Finish

The match witnessed an enthralling as Rashid Khan and Rahul Tewatia orchestrated a stunning turnaround, guiding GT to a nail-biting victory by 3 wickets on the final delivery. Khan’s blistering knock of 24 runs off 11 balls, complemented by Tewatia’s valiant 22 off 11 deliveries, sealed the fate of the match in GT’s favor.

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Kuldeep Sen’s Impactful Bowling Display

GT’s chase commenced steadily with skipper Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharshan laying a solid foundation with a partnership of 64 runs in 50 balls. However, Kuldeep Sen’s three-fer halted GT’s momentum, claiming crucial wickets in the middle overs. Sudharshan’s dismissal for 35 runs and quick successions of wickets further added to GT’s challenge.

Gill’s Heroic Effort and Subsequent Dismissal

Despite the setbacks, Shubman Gill showcased exemplary batting prowess, anchoring GT’s innings with a splendid knock of 72 runs off 44 balls. However, Kuldeep’s double breakthroughs in the 11th over, followed by Yuzvendra Chahal’s dismissal of Gill in the 16th over, shifted the momentum in RR’s favor momentarily.

Rashid and Rahul’s Resilience

With the match hanging in the balance, impact substitute Shahrukh Khan’s brief cameo injected momentum back into GT’s innings. However, it was Rashid Khan and Rahul Tewatia’s resilient partnership that ultimately steered GT to victory. Despite Tewatia’s unfortunate run-out, Rashid Khan’s nerve-wracking boundary secured a thrilling win for GT.

GUJARAT TITANS NEEDED 19 FROM 7 BALLS….!!!

– Then 4,4,1,4,1,2+Out,4 and won the game.

Finishers are Tewatia & Rashid. pic.twitter.com/VOv5Ch6NFZ

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 10, 2024

Gujarat Titans needed 86 runs from 36 balls then:

15th over – 13 runs.
16th over – 13 runs.
17th over – 17 runs.
18th over – 7 runs.
19th over – 20 runs.
20th over – 17 runs.

What a comeback by Gill lead Gujarat. 🫡 pic.twitter.com/yR1wn8JbTP

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 10, 2024

The Royals’ Dominance in the First Innings

Earlier in the match, RR posted a formidable total of 196 for 3, courtesy of a sensational 130-run third-wicket partnership between skipper Sanju Samson and Riyan Parag. Samson’s leadership and Parag’s explosive batting propelled RR to a commanding position, setting the stage for an electrifying showdown.

Parag’s Explosive Performance

Riyan Parag’s monstrous knock of 76 runs off 48 deliveries, including three boundaries and five maximums, was a highlight of RR’s innings. His aggressive approach and impeccable timing demoralized GT’s bowling attack, showcasing his prowess as a formidable batsman in the IPL. Skipper Samson was unbeaten on 68 off 38 deliveries and Hetmyer on the other end was unbeaten on 13 off 5 deliveries.

Highest successful chase on the last ball for GT
197 vs RR, Jaipur, 2024*
196 vs SRH, Wankhede, 2022
190 vs PBKS, Brabourne, 2022

– This is also the fourth time RR lost an IPL match on the last ball while defending the target.

Highest target successfully chased at Jaipur in IPL
215 – SRH vs RR, 2023
197 – GT vs RR, 2024*
197 – RR vs Chargers, 2012
192 – DC vs RR, 2019

Highest target successfully chased by GT in IPL
198 vs RCB, Bengaluru, 2023
197 vs RR, Jaipur, 2024*
196 vs SRH, Wankhede, 2022
190 vs PBKS, Brabourne, 2022

Gujarat Titans in run-chases in the IPL
Matches: 22
Won: 16
Lost: 6

IPL Points Table After Match RR vs GT

No	Team	M	W	L	T	N/R	PTS	Net RR	Form
1	Rajasthan Royals	5	4	1	0	0	8	0.871	LWWWW
2	Kolkata Knight Riders	4	3	1	0	0	6	1.528	LWWW-
3	Lucknow Super Giants	4	3	1	0	0	6	0.775	WWWL-
4	Chennai Super Kings	5	3	2	0	0	6	0.666	WLLWW
5	Sunrisers Hyderabad	5	3	2	0	0	6	0.344	WWLWL
6	Gujarat Titans	6	3	3	0	0	6	-0.637	WLLWL
7	Punjab Kings	5	2	3	0	0	4	-0.196	LWLLW
8	Mumbai Indians	4	1	3	0	0	2	-0.704	WLLL-
9	Royal Challengers Bengaluru	5	1	4	0	0	2	-0.843	LLLWL
10	Delhi Capitals	5	1	4	0	0	2	-1.370	LLWLL