Rajasthan Royals dominated via to a convincing eight-wicket victory towards Gujarat Titans on the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Monday, April 28. It was their third win of the season.
The hosts chased down 210 with 25 deliveries to spare, courtesy Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s blazing century (101 off 38) and Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 40-ball 70-run knock. Rashid Khan was essentially the most economical bowler from either side. The Afghan leggie conceded solely 24 runs in his four-over quota.
Earlier within the night, GT posted 209 on the board. Shubman Gill top-scored with 84 off 50 to his title. Jos Buttler’s quick-fire knock of fifty* (26) helped the guests achieve much-needed impetus in direction of the top. Sandeep Sharma emerged as essentially the most economical bowler from RR.
Speaking Factors
1. Buttler turns again time to hang-out RR
The previous RR stalwart was not included in RR’s plans forward of IPL 2025, resulting in GT buying his providers. He got here again to chunk his former franchise with a breezy half-century in his first recreation at a spot which was his second dwelling for seven years.
2. 14 year-old Suryavanshi storms into the document books
Taking part in in simply his third IPL innings, Suryavanshi introduced his title to the entire world with an outworldly knock. Attending to his ton in 35 balls, the southpaw turned the second-fastest Indian to get to the milestone within the historical past of the IPL in addition to the joint-most sixes by an Indian in an innings within the marquee league.
3. Karim Janat has IPL debut to overlook
The Afghani bowling all-rounder was supplied his maiden IPL cap. Coming in for Sherfane Rutherford, it was a nightmarish expertise for Janat. He conceded a whopping 30 runs in the one over he bowled. The teenager sensation from the opposition completely ripped Janat’s bowling aside.
Who Mentioned What?
Shubman Gill (dropping captain)
They took the sport away from us within the powerplay and credit score to them for that. There have been a few issues that we may have accomplished higher nevertheless it’s very straightforward to take a seat out and say these issues. Some probabilities got here early our approach, could not seize these however in hindsight I feel there are some areas that we have to work on as a bunch. (On sitting out within the second innings) Felt slightly again spasm in my again and we’ve got a recreation couple of days after this, so the physio did not wish to take an opportunity. What occurred within the earlier match – win or lose – we take one recreation as it’s. The following match is at Ahmedabad, we’ve got had a superb run there, so hopefully we’ll be capable of proceed that. (On Vaibhav Suryavanshi) It was his day. His hitting was simply large and he made full use of his day.
Riyan Parag (successful captain)
It was unimaginable. We spent 2 months with him and seen what we will do. And to do it towards world-class bowlers towards GT, phrases cannot categorical. We modified it from the final recreation, we have been pondering how can we end this slightly earlier, bat with actual intent. We practised so much and we applied it right this moment, it got here off. You possibly can study on a regular basis watching the IPL. Learn the way RCB do issues, how Surya bhai does his stuff. A giant one, we have been looking for this win. It got here one-sided which makes me joyful. See what wicket we get subsequent recreation after which resolve.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Participant of the Match)
It’s a superb feeling. It is my first hundred within the IPL and it is my third innings. The outcome has proven right here after the apply earlier than the event. I simply see the ball and play. Batting with Jaiswal is nice, he tells me what to do and he infuses optimistic issues. It has been a dream to get a 100 within the IPL and right this moment it materialised. There isn’t a concern. I do not assume a lot, I simply give attention to enjoying.