The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad witnessed a high-octane thriller on the night of April 04, 2026, as the Rajasthan Royals (RR) edge out the Gujarat Titans (GT) by a narrow margin of 6 runs. In what was the 9th match of the IPL 2026 season, the clash lived up to the massive pre-game hype, featuring a blend of clinical power-hitting and a masterclass in leg-spin bowling that left the home crowd in stunned silence.
Dhruv Jurel goes ballistic as RR post a towering total
Opting to set a target, Rajasthan Royals’ innings was a blueprint for modern T20 batting. While Yashasvi Jaiswal laid a rock-solid foundation with a blistering 55 off 36 balls, it was Dhruv Jurel who stole the spotlight. Coming in at a crucial juncture, Jurel played an innings of pure aggression, smashing 75 runs off just 42 deliveries. His knock was decorated with 7 fours and 1 maximum, maintaining a strike rate of 178.57.
Jurel’s ability to manipulate the field forced GT’s premium bowlers onto the back foot. Even the experienced Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada struggled to find their lengths as RR cruised past the 200-mark. A late cameo by Jofra Archer and Ravindra Jadeja ensured RR finished at a formidable 210/6. Despite Rabada picking up two wickets, the GT bowling unit lacked the bite required to stem the flow of runs in the death overs.
Ravi Bishnoi’s four-Wicket masterclass dismantles GT’s chase
Chasing 211 was never going to be easy, but Gujarat Titans started with intent. Sai Sudharsan looked in sublime touch, anchoring the innings with a valiant 73 off 44 balls. At 78/0 during the first strategic timeout, GT seemed to be in total control. However, the introduction of the Impact Player, Ravi Bishnoi, completely flipped the script.
Bishnoi turned the match into a personal highlight reel. He first removed the dangerous Sudharsan, then proceeded to tear through the middle order. In a devastating spell, he claimed the wickets of Glenn Phillips (3), Washington Sundar (4), and the “finisher” Rahul Tewatia (12). Bishnoi’s final figures of 4/41 proved to be the difference-maker.
The drama escalated in the final over with GT needing a miracle. Rashid Khan kept the hopes alive with a quick-fire 24 off 16, but his dismissal in the penultimate delivery ended the chase. GT finished at 204/8, falling just 6 runs short.
Here’s how fans reacted:
What a thriller in Ahmedabad ⚡
– Tushar Deshpande, take a bow 👏#Cricket #GTvRR #tushardeshpande #ipl2026 #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/EO9EIOM45m
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) April 4, 2026
🚨Player Of The Day!!⚡️
🇮🇳 Indian Young Guns Show:🔥 Dhruv Jurel – 75 (42) | 5×4 • 5×6
🎯 Sai Sudharsan – 73 (44) | 9×4 • 3×6
💣 Sameer Rizvi – 90 (51) | 7×4 • 7×6
⚡️ Ravi Bishnoi – 4 overs, 41 runs, 4 wickets#IPL2026 #YoungTalent #FutureOfIndia #IndianCricket… pic.twitter.com/aLOj8QcS2Y— MR. SINGH (@DIVYANSHU_89632) April 4, 2026
75 FROM JUST 42 BALLS BY DHRUV JUREL 🔥
– What a knock, he has got the best position, his favourite number 3 and started making huge impact. pic.twitter.com/cRce9iqNnM
— Cricket Portal (@Cricketportal26) April 4, 2026
🚨ALL WICKETKEEPER’S PERFORMANCE IN TODAY’S IPL MATCHES🚨
1. KL Rahul – 0 (1)
2. Ryan Rickelton – 9 (11)
3. Dhruv Jurel – 75 (42)
4. Kumar Kushagra – 18 (14)
5. Jos Buttler – 26 (14) ….. See more pic.twitter.com/5fPdl72V8e— Akash (@klrvikash) April 4, 2026
Dhruv Jurel🎙; I love to watching Rohit Sharma bat !! He is a master of T20Is🙌❤🔥
Today Jurel scored 73 against GT !! Every youngster idolizes Rohit Sharma !!🗿🔥 pic.twitter.com/0EQgx8nwjO
— Gillfied⁷ (@Gill_Iss) April 4, 2026
🫡🫡🫡
A fantastic fifty for Dhruv Jurel filled with exquisite strokes as he pushes Rajasthan Royals forward in this innings! 🩷👍🤩❤️ pic.twitter.com/DpaqKPHwrM
— Content Soul✌️🎯🩵 (@rajeshkodavati) April 4, 2026
What a knock by Dhruv Jurel! 🔥
75 runs off 42 balls against Gujarat Titans what a comeback! 🫡
Because of this brilliant innings, Rajasthan Royals crossed the 200-run mark.
Take a bow! 👏🏻👏🏻 @dhruvjurel21 #IPL #cricket #dhruvjurel #RajsthanRoyals #TeamIndia #Jio pic.twitter.com/HVOKxZUbtC
— GURUDAS RAUT (@gurudasraut) April 4, 2026
4️⃣ Wicket Hawl & 2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣* T20 Wicket for Ravi Bishnoi pic.twitter.com/MAsfO3lpuy
— Durlabh (@DurlabhDJ) April 4, 2026
ICE IN HIS VEINS! 🧊 Tushar Deshpande delivers under immense pressure, defending just 10 runs in the final over to secure a massive win! 👏 Ravi Bishnoi delivers a match-winning 4/41.
DHRUV JUREL, TAKE A BOW! 🙇♂️🔥 RR makes it 2/2. What a game! 🏏🔥#GTvsRR #YashasviJaiswal pic.twitter.com/66l9uB3i2u— TheMeethPoint (@MeethChajed) April 4, 2026
Academy recruiter of the day- Ravi Bishnoi 🔥 pic.twitter.com/bg34xDx1pP
— Harshit Chaubey (@Chaubey_Ha0612) April 4, 2026
Good bowling by ravi bishnoi @IPL pic.twitter.com/CmxRzSDajh
— Krishnakant Yadav (@Krishnakanty91) April 4, 2026
A local rajasthani player from Jodhpur turning the match on for rajasthan royals
We RR fans used to pray for times like these, Take a bow Ravi Bishnoi 🙌🏻 pic.twitter.com/bOkKVQia6x— SAMSONITE (@thesuperroyal) April 4, 2026
RR won by 6 runs!🔥
GT 210/6 (20)
RR 204/8 (20)Ravi Bishnoi 4/41(4) ⭐
Dhruv Jurel 75(42)🔥#GTvsRR #IPL2026 pic.twitter.com/AjWPSJvQyB— PR (@PrabaharanRagul) April 4, 2026
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