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No Gill, Big Target: Can Gujarat Titans Pull Off a Record Chase Against Rajasthan Royals?

By WaveINO Newsroom • Apr 4, 2026
No Gill, Big Target: Can Gujarat Titans Pull Off a Record Chase Against Rajasthan Royals?

The Rajasthan Royals (RR) have made the most of a batting-friendly surface at the Narendra Modi Stadium, posting a daunting 210/6 in their 20 overs. After winning the toss, RR captain Riyan Parag’s decision to bat first paid rich dividends as the top order fired in unison.

The innings was headlined by Dhruv Jurel, who played a sensational knock of 75 off just 42 balls. Promoted to number three this season, Jurel smashed 5 fours and 5 sixes, punishing the GT bowlers in the death overs. He was well-supported by Yashasvi Jaiswal, who notched up a fluent 55 off 36 balls to set the foundation.

Fastest Ball of IPL 2026: The Ashok Sharma Show

Despite the high score, the Gujarat Titans’ (GT) bowling unit had a few moments of brilliance. Uncapped pacer Ashok Sharma sent shockwaves through the stadium by clocking 154 kmph, the fastest delivery of IPL 2026 so far. He finished with respectable figures of 1/37 in 4 overs, including the prized wicket of Shimron Hetmyer.

Kagiso Rabada was the pick of the bowlers for GT, taking 2/42, while stand-in captain Rashid Khan finished with 1/39.

 Playing XIs

Gujarat Titans (GT): Kumar Kushagra, Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan (c), Kagiso Rabada, Ashok Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.

Rajasthan Royals (RR): Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma.

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IPL 2026: Dhruv Jurel’s 75 Powers RR to 210! Can Rashid Khan’s GT Chase it Down Without Gill?

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  1. GT vs RR Mid-Match Update: Dhruv Jurel’s Blazing 75 Sets a Massive 211-Run Target!
  2. 210 on the Board! Rajasthan Royals Dominate Gujarat Titans in High-Scoring Thriller.
  3. IPL 2026: Jaiswal and Jurel Shine as RR Post Daunting Total Against Rashid-Led GT.
  4. Fastest Ball of IPL 2026: Ashok Sharma Clocks 154 KMPH, But RR Finish Strong at 210.
  5. No Gill, Big Target: Can Gujarat Titans Pull Off a Record Chase Against Rajasthan Royals?

Subtitle: Rajasthan Royals post a formidable 210/6 as Dhruv Jurel and Yashasvi Jaiswal dismantle the GT bowling attack in Ahmedabad.

Summary: Rajasthan Royals have set a massive 211-run target for Gujarat Titans after winning the toss and batting first. While Yashasvi Jaiswal provided the platform with a half-century, Dhruv Jurel’s explosive 75 stole the show. GT, missing captain Shubman Gill due to a muscle spasm, now face a steep mountain to climb in the second innings.

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Image Alt Text: Dhruv Jurel celebrating his half-century against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026.

Rajasthan Royals Post a Mammoth 210/6

The Rajasthan Royals (RR) have made the most of a batting-friendly surface at the Narendra Modi Stadium, posting a daunting 210/6 in their 20 overs. After winning the toss, RR captain Riyan Parag’s decision to bat first paid rich dividends as the top order fired in unison.

The innings was headlined by Dhruv Jurel, who played a sensational knock of 75 off just 42 balls. Promoted to number three this season, Jurel smashed 5 fours and 5 sixes, punishing the GT bowlers in the death overs. He was well-supported by Yashasvi Jaiswal, who notched up a fluent 55 off 36 balls to set the foundation.

Fastest Ball of IPL 2026: The Ashok Sharma Show

Despite the high score, the Gujarat Titans’ (GT) bowling unit had a few moments of brilliance. Uncapped pacer Ashok Sharma sent shockwaves through the stadium by clocking 154 kmph, the fastest delivery of IPL 2026 so far. He finished with respectable figures of 1/37 in 4 overs, including the prized wicket of Shimron Hetmyer.

Kagiso Rabada was the pick of the bowlers for GT, taking 2/42, while stand-in captain Rashid Khan finished with 1/39.

The Playing XI Battle

Gujarat Titans (GT)Rajasthan Royals (RR)Kumar KushagraYashasvi JaiswalSai SudharsanVaibhav SooryavanshiJos Buttler (wk)Dhruv Jurel (wk)Glenn PhillipsRiyan Parag (c)Washington SundarShimron HetmyerRahul TewatiaDonovan FerreiraRashid Khan (c)Ravindra JadejaKagiso RabadaJofra ArcherAshok SharmaNandre BurgerMohammed SirajTushar DeshpandePrasidh KrishnaSandeep Sharma

The Road Ahead: Can GT Chase 211?

The chase is going to be incredibly difficult for the Titans. With Shubman Gill out due to a muscle spasm, the pressure is entirely on Jos Buttler and Sai Sudharsan to provide a blistering start. Gujarat needs to score at a required run rate of 10.55 per over against a world-class RR bowling attack featuring Jofra Archer and Ravindra Jadeja.