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The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad witnessed a high-octane thriller on the night of April 04, 2026, as the Rajasthan Royals (RR)<\/strong> edge out the Gujarat Titans (GT)<\/strong> by a narrow margin of 6 runs. In what was the 9th match of the IPL 2026<\/strong><\/a> season, the clash lived up to the massive pre-game hype, featuring a blend of clinical power-hitting and a masterclass in leg-spin bowling that left the home crowd in stunned silence.<\/p>\n Opting to set a target, Rajasthan Royals\u2019 innings was a blueprint for modern T20 batting. While Yashasvi Jaiswal<\/strong> laid a rock-solid foundation with a blistering 55 off 36 balls, it was Dhruv Jurel<\/strong> who stole the spotlight. Coming in at a crucial juncture, Jurel played an innings of pure aggression, smashing 75 runs off just 42 deliveries. His knock was decorated with 7 fours and 1 maximum, maintaining a strike rate of 178.57.<\/p>\n Jurel\u2019s ability to manipulate the field forced GT\u2019s premium bowlers onto the back foot. Even the experienced Mohammed Siraj<\/strong> and Kagiso Rabada<\/strong> struggled to find their lengths as RR cruised past the 200-mark. A late cameo by Jofra Archer<\/strong> and Ravindra Jadeja<\/strong> ensured RR finished at a formidable 210\/6. Despite Rabada picking up two wickets, the GT bowling unit lacked the bite required to stem the flow of runs in the death overs.<\/p>\n Chasing 211 was never going to be easy, but Gujarat Titans started with intent. Sai Sudharsan<\/strong> looked in sublime touch, anchoring the innings with a valiant 73 off 44 balls. At 78\/0 during the first strategic timeout, GT seemed to be in total control. However, the introduction of the Impact Player, Ravi Bishnoi<\/strong>, completely flipped the script.<\/p>\n Bishnoi turned the match into a personal highlight reel. He first removed the dangerous Sudharsan, then proceeded to tear through the middle order. In a devastating spell, he claimed the wickets of Glenn Phillips <\/strong>(3), Washington Sundar <\/strong>(4), and the \u201cfinisher\u201d Rahul Tewatia <\/strong>(12). Bishnoi\u2019s final figures of 4\/41 proved to be the difference-maker.<\/p>\n The drama escalated in the final over with GT needing a miracle. Rashid Khan<\/strong><\/a> kept the hopes alive with a quick-fire 24 off 16, but his dismissal in the penultimate delivery ended the chase. GT finished at 204\/8, falling just 6 runs short.<\/p>\n Also READ:\u00a0IPL 2026: Here\u2019s why Gujarat Titans\u2019 captain Shubman Gill is not playing today\u2019s match against Rajasthan Royals<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n What a thriller in Ahmedabad \u26a1<\/p>\n \u2013 Tushar Deshpande, take a bow \ud83d\udc4f#Cricket<\/a> #GTvRR<\/a> #tushardeshpande<\/a> #ipl2026<\/a> #CricketTwitter<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/EO9EIOM45m<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \ud83d\udea8Player Of The Day!!\u26a1\ufe0f \ud83d\udd25 Dhruv Jurel \u2013 75 (42) | 5\u00d74 \u2022 5\u00d76 \u2014 MR. SINGH (@DIVYANSHU_89632) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n 75 FROM JUST 42 BALLS BY DHRUV JUREL \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n \u2013 What a knock, he has got the best position, his favourite number 3 and started making huge impact. pic.twitter.com\/cRce9iqNnM<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Cricket Portal (@Cricketportal26) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \ud83d\udea8ALL WICKETKEEPER’S PERFORMANCE IN TODAY’S IPL MATCHES\ud83d\udea8<\/p>\n 1. KL Rahul \u2013 0 (1) \u2014 Akash (@klrvikash) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Dhruv Jurel\ud83c\udf99; I love to watching Rohit Sharma bat !! He is a master of T20Is\ud83d\ude4c\u2764\ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n Today Jurel scored 73 against GT !! Every youngster idolizes Rohit Sharma !!\ud83d\uddff\ud83d\udd25 pic.twitter.com\/0EQgx8nwjO<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Gillfied\u2077 (@Gill_Iss) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \ud83e\udee1\ud83e\udee1\ud83e\udee1<\/p>\n A fantastic fifty for Dhruv Jurel filled with exquisite strokes as he pushes Rajasthan Royals forward in this innings! \ud83e\ude77\ud83d\udc4d\ud83e\udd29\u2764\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/DpaqKPHwrM<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Content Soul\u270c\ufe0f\ud83c\udfaf\ud83e\ude75 (@rajeshkodavati) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n What a knock by Dhruv Jurel! \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n 75 runs off 42 balls against Gujarat Titans what a comeback! \ud83e\udee1<\/p>\n Because of this brilliant innings, Rajasthan Royals crossed the 200-run mark.<\/p>\n Take a bow! \ud83d\udc4f\ud83c\udffb\ud83d\udc4f\ud83c\udffb @dhruvjurel21<\/a> #IPL<\/a> #cricket<\/a> #dhruvjurel<\/a> #RajsthanRoyals<\/a> #TeamIndia<\/a> #Jio<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/HVOKxZUbtC<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 GURUDAS RAUT (@gurudasraut) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n 4\ufe0f\u20e3 Wicket Hawl & 2\ufe0f\u20e30\ufe0f\u20e30\ufe0f\u20e3* T20 Wicket for Ravi Bishnoi pic.twitter.com\/MAsfO3lpuy<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Durlabh (@DurlabhDJ) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n ICE IN HIS VEINS! \ud83e\uddca Tushar Deshpande delivers under immense pressure, defending just 10 runs in the final over to secure a massive win! \ud83d\udc4f Ravi Bishnoi delivers a match-winning 4\/41. \u2014 TheMeethPoint (@MeethChajed) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Academy recruiter of the day- Ravi Bishnoi \ud83d\udd25 pic.twitter.com\/bg34xDx1pP<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Harshit Chaubey (@Chaubey_Ha0612) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Good bowling by ravi bishnoi @IPL<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/CmxRzSDajh<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Krishnakant Yadav (@Krishnakanty91) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n A local rajasthani player from Jodhpur turning the match on for rajasthan royals \u2014 SAMSONITE (@thesuperroyal) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n RR won by 6 runs!\ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n GT 210\/6 (20) Ravi Bishnoi 4\/41(4) \u2b50 \u2014 PR (@PrabaharanRagul) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Also READ:\u00a0Fans erupt as Sameer Rizvi\u2019s blazing knock powers DC to emphatic win over MI in IPL 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nDhruv Jurel goes ballistic as RR post a towering total<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Ravi Bishnoi\u2019s four-Wicket masterclass dismantles GT\u2019s chase<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Here\u2019s how fans reacted:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3 Indian Young Guns Show: <\/p>\n
\ud83c\udfaf Sai Sudharsan \u2013 73 (44) | 9\u00d74 \u2022 3\u00d76
\ud83d\udca3 Sameer Rizvi \u2013 90 (51) | 7\u00d74 \u2022 7\u00d76
\u26a1\ufe0f Ravi Bishnoi \u2013 4 overs, 41 runs, 4 wickets#IPL2026<\/a> #YoungTalent<\/a> #FutureOfIndia<\/a> #IndianCricket<\/a>\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/aLOj8QcS2Y<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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2. Ryan Rickelton \u2013 9 (11)
3. Dhruv Jurel \u2013 75 (42)
4. Kumar Kushagra \u2013 18 (14)
5. Jos Buttler \u2013 26 (14) \u2026.. See more pic.twitter.com\/5fPdl72V8e<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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DHRUV JUREL, TAKE A BOW! \ud83d\ude47\u200d\u2642\ufe0f\ud83d\udd25 RR makes it 2\/2. What a game! \ud83c\udfcf\ud83d\udd25#GTvsRR<\/a> #YashasviJaiswal<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/66l9uB3i2u<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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We RR fans used to pray for times like these, Take a bow Ravi Bishnoi \ud83d\ude4c\ud83c\udffb pic.twitter.com\/bOkKVQia6x<\/a><\/p>\n\n
RR 204\/8 (20)<\/p>\n
Dhruv Jurel 75(42)\ud83d\udd25#GTvsRR<\/a> #IPL2026<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/AjWPSJvQyB<\/a><\/p>\n