A clinical knock from Shubman Gill powers the Gujarat Titans to 229/4 in the IPL 2026 game against Rajasthan Royals on May 09 at Jaipur.
His 84 runs set up the side to post a mammoth total against the home side on Saturday’s clash.
After being invited to bat first, Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill opened the innings while Jofra Archer opened the bowling attack.
With an expensive first over with 9 extras, the Gujarat Titans gained momentum and forged a partnership as the side scored 82 runs in the powerplay.
By the end of powerplay, Shubman Gill scored 32* runs off 15 deliveries while Sai Sudharsan added 39* runs off 22 deliveries.
Sai Sudharsan made his fifty off 30 deliveries and set up a solid start of Gujarat Titans. Soon, Shubman Gill have smashed his fifty off 30 deliveries as Rajasthan Royals bowlers are in hunt for wickets. The duo forged a 118-run partnership for the first wicket.
Innings Break!
A solid opening act by #GT propels them to a strong total in Jaipur 🎯
Will it be enough or will #RR chase it down? 🤔⏳
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However, Sai Sudharsan lost his wicket to Yash Punja for 55 runs where he hit the ball in the air towards long off and Jofra Archer picked a safe catch. His knock included 6 fours and 2 sixes.
Ravindra Jadeja bagged the wicket of Jos Buttler for 13 runs. He got dismissed on long-off where Donovan Ferreira picked the catch. Brijesh Sharma bagged the crucial wicket of Shubman Gill for 84 runs.
With Washington Sundar and Jason Holder at crease, Gujarat Titans crossed 200 run mark. Brijesh Sharma bagged his secon wicket dismissing Jason Holder for 7 runs.
With Washington Sundar and Rahul Tewatia at crease, Gujarat Titans scored 229/4 in their 20 over innings.
Brijesh Sharma bagged two wickets while Yash Raj Punja and Ravindra Jadeja bagged one wicket each.
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