The 9th match of Indian Premier League 2026 put Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals, and what a game it turned out to be – for some rigorous batting, astute bowling and some nail biting moments! Held at the grand Narendra Modi Stadium, this match was a nail-biter till the very last ball.
This detailed scorecard article has complete match details, full batting and bowling tables, fall of wickets and important moments explained in simple terms.
Match Overview
| Match | Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals |
|---|---|
| Event | IPL 2026 – 9th Match |
| Date | April 4, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM (Local Time) |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Toss | Rajasthan Royals won and chose to bat |
| Result | Rajasthan Royals won by 6 runs |
Rajasthan Royals Innings – 210/6 (20 Overs)
Rajasthan Royals (RR) started strong and maintained a good run rate throughout their innings. The top-order batters played aggressively, while the middle order ensured a strong finish.
Batting Scorecard
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 55 | 36 | 6 | 3 | 152.78 |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | 31 | 18 | 5 | 1 | 172.22 |
| Dhruv Jurel (wk) | 75 | 42 | 5 | 5 | 178.57 |
| Riyan Parag (c) | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 200.00 |
| Shimron Hetmyer | 18 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 225.00 |
| Donovan Ferreira | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 7* | 7 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Jofra Archer | 1* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
Extras: 14
Total: 210/6 in 20 overs
Gujarat Titans Bowling
| Bowler | O | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Siraj | 4 | 48 | 1 | 12.00 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 4 | 42 | 2 | 10.50 |
| Ashok Sharma | 4 | 37 | 1 | 9.20 |
| Prasidh Krishna | 4 | 43 | 1 | 10.80 |
| Rashid Khan | 4 | 39 | 1 | 9.80 |
Fall of Wickets – Rajasthan Royals
| Score | Player | Over |
|---|---|---|
| 70-1 | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | 6.2 |
| 126-2 | Yashasvi Jaiswal | 12.3 |
| 135-3 | Riyan Parag | 13.2 |
| 165-4 | Shimron Hetmyer | 15.3 |
| 166-5 | Donovan Ferreira | 16.1 |
| 205-6 | Dhruv Jurel | 19.3 |
Gujarat Titans Innings – 204/8 (20 Overs)
Chasing 211 runs, Gujarat Titans (GT) started well but lost wickets at crucial moments. Despite a strong effort, they fell short by just 6 runs.
Batting Scorecard
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sai Sudharsan | 73 | 44 | 9 | 3 | 165.91 |
| Kumar Kushagra | 18 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 128.57 |
| Jos Buttler (wk) | 26 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 185.71 |
| Glenn Phillips | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75.00 |
| Washington Sundar | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200.00 |
| Rahul Tewatia | 12 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 200.00 |
| Shahrukh Khan | 11 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 275.00 |
| Rashid Khan (c) | 24 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 150.00 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 23* | 16 | 1 | 2 | 143.75 |
| Ashok Sharma | 0* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Extras: 10
Total: 204/8 in 20 overs
Rajasthan Royals Bowling
| Bowler | O | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jofra Archer | 4 | 38 | 0 | 9.50 |
| Nandre Burger | 3 | 29 | 1 | 9.70 |
| Sandeep Sharma | 3 | 34 | 0 | 11.30 |
| Tushar Deshpande | 3 | 24 | 1 | 8.00 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 2 | 25 | 0 | 12.50 |
| Riyan Parag | 1 | 11 | 1 | 11.00 |
| Ravi Bishnoi | 4 | 41 | 4 | 10.20 |
Fall of Wickets – Gujarat Titans
| Score | Player | Over |
|---|---|---|
| 78-1 | Kumar Kushagra | 7.6 |
| 107-2 | Sai Sudharsan | 10.4 |
| 127-3 | Glenn Phillips | 12.1 |
| 131-4 | Washington Sundar | 12.3 |
| 133-5 | Jos Buttler | 13.1 |
| 155-6 | Rahul Tewatia | 14.3 |
| 161-7 | Shahrukh Khan | 14.5 |
| 204-8 | Rashid Khan | 19.5 |
Match Highlights
This was a classic advertisement of quality T20 cricket. Due to stellar efforts from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Dhruv Jurel, Rajasthan Royals piled up a stiff total. It was nice that Jurel keepned the momentum going through the middle overs and ended strongly, such was his innings today.
The opening tandem set the stage for Rajasthan Royals, enabling them to surpass the 200 mark. Gujarat Titans bowlers did their best to squeeze the runs but were never able to truly stem the flow.
Gujarat Titans had gone into the chase with a positive mindset. Sai Sudharshan was sensational with the bat and tested best bowlers against whom he quite successfully fought. But they lost wickets regularly in the middle overs.
It was after that a fightback from Ravi Bishnoi with the crucial wickets fell. Adil Rashid was the most successful bowler in Richards Bay, making a major impact with his spell that would have been sufficient for Rajasthan Royals to do just enough to defend their total comfortably.
Key Performers
- Top Scorer: Dhruv Jurel – 75 runs
- Best Bowler: Ravi Bishnoi – 4 wickets
- Top Performer (GT): Sai Sudharsan – 73 runs
Match Analysis
This was a close contest where both teams played well. Rajasthan Royals performed better in key moments, especially during the final overs.
Their batting depth and timely wickets helped them secure a narrow victory. Gujarat Titans fought hard but could not finish the chase.
Small mistakes and pressure situations made the difference in this match.
Squads
Gujarat Titans
Sai Sudharsan, Kumar Kushagra, Jos Buttler, Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Ashok Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
Rajasthan Royals
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma
Conclusion
The Scorecard of the Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2026 9th Match highlights how close this match was. Rajasthan Royals only choked a minuscule of 6 runs from their target as at the second half only they went on to defend their total impressive under pressure.
The match was a highly competitive one, and both teams showed splendid skills, and the fans will remember this game for the close finish.
FAQs About Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals
1. Who won the Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2026 9th match?
Answer: Rajasthan Royals won the match by 6 runs.
2. Where was the match played?
Answer: The match was played at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
3. Who scored the most runs in the match?
Answer: Dhruv Jurel scored the highest runs with 75.
4. Who took the most wickets?
Answer: Ravi Bishnoi took 4 wickets in the match.
5. What was Gujarat Titans’ total score?
Answer: Gujarat Titans scored 204 runs for 8 wickets in 20 overs.
