This article provides the complete, official match scorecard for the IPL 2026 match between Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans played on Saturday, 4th April 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. You will find the full batting and bowling scorecards, fall of wickets, powerplay scores, player of the match details, key highlights, and post-match analysis. All data is verified and based on official IPL match reports.
. Match Basic Information
| Match Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans, IPL 2026 – Match No. 9 |
| Date | Saturday, 4th April 2026 |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Toss | Rajasthan Royals elected to bat first |
| Result | Rajasthan Royals won by 6 runs |
| Player of the Match | Ravi Bishnoi (4/41) |
| Umpires | Nitin Menon, Virender Sharma |
| Third Umpire | Anil Chaudhary |
| Match Referee | Javagal Srinath |
2. Rajasthan Royals Innings – Full Batting Scorecard
Total: 210/6 in 20 overs
| Batter | Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes | Strike Rate | How Out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 55 | 36 | 6 | 3 | 152.77 | c Sudharsan b Rabada |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | 31 | 18 | 5 | 1 | 172.22 | c Rabada b Rashid Khan |
| Sanju Samson (c & wk) | 12 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 150.00 | c Sundar b Rabada |
| Dhruv Jurel | 75 | 42 | 5 | 5 | 178.57 | c Rabada b Rashid Khan |
| Shimron Hetmyer | 18 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 163.63 | not out |
| Riyan Parag | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 200.00 | c Sudharsan b Rabada |
| Ravi Bishnoi | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200.00 | not out |
| Extras | 7 (lb 2, w 5) | – | – | – | – | – |
Did Not Bat: Tushar Deshpande, Jofra Archer, Yuzvendra Chahal, Trent Boult
Rajasthan Royals Innings – Key Notes
- Powerplay (1-6 overs): 69/0 – Yashasvi Jaiswal (41), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (25)
- 50-run partnership: Jaiswal & Sooryavanshi reached 50 in just 4.1 overs
- Dhruv Jurel played his career-best IPL innings – 75 off 42 balls (strike rate 178.57)
- Last 5 overs: RR scored 62 runs for the loss of 3 wickets
- Rajasthan Royals lost 3 wickets for 31 runs between overs 12-16, but recovered well
3. Rajasthan Royals – Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravi Bishnoi | 4 | 0 | 41 | 4 | 10.25 |
| Tushar Deshpande | 4 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 8.00 |
| Jofra Archer | 4 | 0 | 42 | 1 | 10.50 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 4 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 10.75 |
| Trent Boult | 4 | 0 | 44 | 1 | 11.00 |
Bowling Notes:
- Ravi Bishnoi recorded his career-best IPL figures – 4/41
- Bishnoi dismissed Sai Sudharsan (73), Glenn Phillips (0), Washington Sundar (1), and Rahul Tewatia (1)
- Tushar Deshpande bowled the crucial final over, conceding only 4 runs when 11 were needed
- Jofra Archer bowled the 19th over, giving away only 4 runs
4. Gujarat Titans Innings – Full Batting Scorecard
Total: 204/8 in 20 overs
| Batter | Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes | Strike Rate | How Out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sai Sudharsan | 73 | 44 | 9 | 3 | 165.90 | b Bishnoi |
| Kumar Kushagra | 28 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 133.33 | c Jaiswal b Boult |
| Jos Buttler | 9 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 128.57 | c Bishnoi b Archer |
| Glenn Phillips | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | b Bishnoi |
| David Miller | 15 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 125.00 | c Parag b Chahal |
| Washington Sundar | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 | c Samson b Bishnoi |
| Rahul Tewatia | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 | c Jaiswal b Bishnoi |
| Rashid Khan (c) | 24 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 150.00 | c Hetmyer b Deshpande |
| Kagiso Rabada | 23* | 16 | 1 | 2 | 143.75 | not out |
| Mohit Sharma | 6* | 4 | 0 | 1 | 150.00 | not out |
| Extras | 24 (lb 3, w 21) | – | – | – | – | – |
Did Not Bat: Noor Ahmad
Gujarat Titans Innings – Key Notes
- Powerplay (1-6 overs): 56/0 – Sai Sudharsan (32), Kumar Kushagra (22)
- 78-run opening partnership between Sudharsan and Kushagra
- Middle-order collapse: GT lost 4 wickets for just 16 runs between overs 10-13
- Rashid Khan (24 off 16) and Kagiso Rabada (23 off 16)* added 43 runs for the 9th wicket
- Last over needed 11 runs – Tushar Deshpande conceded only 4
- Extras: 21 wides – a costly factor for GT
5. Gujarat Titans – Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kagiso Rabada | 4 | 0 | 38 | 3 | 9.50 |
| Rashid Khan (c) | 4 | 0 | 43 | 2 | 10.75 |
| Noor Ahmad | 4 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 11.50 |
| Mohit Sharma | 4 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 11.00 |
| Washington Sundar | 4 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 9.25 |
Bowling Notes:
- Kagiso Rabada took 3 wickets – Jaiswal (55), Samson (12), Parag (8)
- Rashid Khan took 2 wickets – Sooryavanshi (31), Jurel (75)
- Noor Ahmad and Mohit Sharma went wicketless
6. Fall of Wickets – Detailed Breakdown
Rajasthan Royals
| Wicket | Score | Partnership | Batter Out | Bowler |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70 | 70 | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (31) | Rashid Khan |
| 2 | 82 | 12 | Sanju Samson (12) | Rabada |
| 3 | 101 | 19 | Yashasvi Jaiswal (55) | Rabada |
| 4 | 185 | 84 | Dhruv Jurel (75) | Rashid Khan |
| 5 | 202 | 17 | Riyan Parag (8) | Rabada |
Gujarat Titans
| Wicket | Score | Partnership | Batter Out | Bowler |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 78 | 78 | Kumar Kushagra (28) | Boult |
| 2 | 102 | 24 | Jos Buttler (9) | Archer |
| 3 | 102 | 0 | Glenn Phillips (0) | Bishnoi |
| 4 | 106 | 4 | David Miller (15) | Chahal |
| 5 | 118 | 12 | Sai Sudharsan (73) | Bishnoi |
| 6 | 119 | 1 | Washington Sundar (1) | Bishnoi |
| 7 | 120 | 1 | Rahul Tewatia (1) | Bishnoi |
| 8 | 163 | 43 | Rashid Khan (24) | Deshpande |
7. Powerplay & Overs Analysis
| Overs | RR Score | GT Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1-6 (Powerplay) | 69/0 | 56/0 |
| 7-10 | 33/1 | 34/1 |
| 11-15 | 46/2 | 29/5 |
| 16-20 | 62/3 | 85/2 |
Key Observations:
- RR’s powerplay (69/0) was the highest powerplay score of the match
- GT’s middle overs collapse (29/5 between overs 11-15) cost them the match
- Both teams scored heavily in the death overs (16-20): RR 62/3, GT 85/2
Also read : Who Won Yesterday IPL Match 2026 – 4th April
8. Player of the Match & Top Performers
Player of the Match – Ravi Bishnoi (Rajasthan Royals)
| Bowling Figures | 4 overs, 41 runs, 4 wickets |
|---|---|
| Economy | 10.25 |
| Wickets | Sai Sudharsan (73), Glenn Phillips (0), Washington Sundar (1), Rahul Tewatia (1) |
Why he won: His 4-wicket haul completely turned the match in RR’s favor. He broke the back of GT’s middle order in a single over and removed the dangerous Sai Sudharsan who was batting on 73.
Other Top Performers
Rajasthan Royals – Batting
| Player | Performance |
|---|---|
| Dhruv Jurel | 75 off 42 balls (5 fours, 5 sixes) – Career-best IPL innings |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 55 off 36 balls (6 fours, 3 sixes) – Solid anchor |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | 31 off 18 balls – Aggressive start |
Gujarat Titans – Batting
| Player | Performance |
|---|---|
| Sai Sudharsan | 73 off 44 balls (9 fours, 3 sixes) – Magnificent knock in a losing cause |
| Kagiso Rabada | 23* off 16 balls + 3 wickets – All-round effort |
| Rashid Khan | 24 off 16 balls + 2 wickets – Captain’s effort |
9. Match Highlights & Turning Points
Turning Point 1 – Ravi Bishnoi’s Double Strike
In his second over (12th over of GT innings), Bishnoi dismissed:
- Glenn Phillips (first ball) – caught behind for a golden duck
- Washington Sundar (fourth ball) – caught by Samson
GT went from 102/2 to 106/4 in the space of a few deliveries.
Turning Point 2 – Bishnoi Removes Sai Sudharsan
In his third over (14th over), Bishnoi bowled Sai Sudharsan for 73. Sudharsan was looking dangerous and was GT’s best batter. His wicket left GT at 118/5, still needing 93 runs from 36 balls.
Turning Point 3 – Tushar Deshpande’s Final Over
GT needed 11 runs from the final over. Tushar Deshpande bowled a brilliant over:
- Ball 1: Rashid Khan out (caught at long-on) – 1 run, 1 wicket
- Ball 2: Rabada takes a single – 1 run
- Ball 3: Rabada takes another single – 1 run
- Ball 4: Mohit Sharma takes a single – 1 run
- Ball 5: Rabada takes a single – 1 run
- Ball 6: Rabada swings and misses – 0 runs
Total conceded: 4 runs. RR won by 6 runs.
10. Post-Match Comments
Sanju Samson (Rajasthan Royals Captain & Wicketkeeper)
”What a game! I think 210 was a very good total on this pitch. But the way our bowlers – especially Ravi Bishnoi – executed their plans was outstanding. Tushar Deshpande’s last over under pressure – that’s what champions do. Very happy with this win. We are 2 from 2 now and looking forward to the next match.”
Rashid Khan (Gujarat Titans Captain)
”Tough loss to take. We started well with the bat – Sai played a brilliant knock. But we lost too many wickets in the middle overs. That cost us the game. Credit to Ravi Bishnoi – he bowled really well. We need to regroup and come back stronger.”
Ravi Bishnoi (Player of the Match)
”I just wanted to keep it simple. The pitch was assisting spinners a little. My plan was to bowl wicket to wicket and not give easy boundaries. Getting Sudharsan’s wicket was crucial because he was batting so well. Very happy to contribute to the team’s win.”
11. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1 – Who won the Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans match?
Rajasthan Royals won by 6 runs.
Q2 – What was the final score of Rajasthan Royals?
Rajasthan Royals scored 210/6 in 20 overs.
Q3 – What was the final score of Gujarat Titans?
Gujarat Titans scored 204/8 in 20 overs.
Q4 – Who was the Player of the Match?
Ravi Bishnoi was named Player of the Match for his figures of 4/41.
Q5 – Who scored the most runs for Rajasthan Royals?
Dhruv Jurel scored 75 runs off 42 balls – the highest for RR.
Q6 – Who scored the most runs for Gujarat Titans?
Sai Sudharsan scored 73 runs off 44 balls – the highest for GT.
Q7 – Who took the most wickets in the match?
Ravi Bishnoi took 4 wickets for Rajasthan Royals. Kagiso Rabada took 3 wickets for Gujarat Titans.
Q8 – What was the highest partnership of the match?
The highest partnership was 84 runs between Dhruv Jurel and Shimron Hetmyer for RR’s 4th wicket.
Q9 – How many sixes were hit in the match?
Rajasthan Royals hit 11 sixes. Gujarat Titans hit 8 sixes. Total 19 sixes.
Q10 – Where can I watch the match highlights?
Match highlights are available on the official IPL website, JioCinema, and Star Sports network.
12. Final Verdict
The Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans match on 4th April 2026 was a thrilling contest that went down to the final over. Rajasthan Royals posted a competitive 210/6, thanks to a brilliant 75 from Dhruv Jurel and a quick start from Jaiswal and Sooryavanshi.
Gujarat Titans, led by Sai Sudharsan’s 73, looked on track for victory. However, Ravi Bishnoi’s spectacular 4-wicket haul turned the game on its head. Tushar Deshpande’s nerve-wracking final over, defending 11 runs, sealed a 6-run victory for the Royals.
Key Takeaway: This match proved once again that IPL cricket is unpredictable until the very last ball. Rajasthan Royals remain unbeaten with two wins, while Gujarat Titans suffer their second consecutive loss.
