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Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans

Rajasthan Royals won by 6 runs

Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, Ahmedabad · · Toss: Rajasthan Royals (bat)
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Toss
Rajasthan Royals (bat)
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Venue
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, Ahmedabad
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Format
T20
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Series
Indian Premier League

Rajasthan Royals won by 6 runs Dhruv Jurel starred with Dhruv Jurel: 75 off 42 (5x4, 5x6).

Match Summary

Rajasthan Royals defeated Gujarat Titans in this T20 match at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, Ahmedabad.

Result: Rajasthan Royals won by 6 runs

Toss: Rajasthan Royals elected to bat

Rajasthan Royals: 210/6 (20.0 overs)

Gujarat Titans: 204/8 (20.0 overs)

Why the Loser Lost

the team faced pressure in the 13th over, where the batting side lost a cluster of wickets between the 14th and 15th overs. the team faced pressure in the 16th over, where the batting side lost a cluster of wickets between the 17th and 18th overs. the team faced pressure in the 13th over, where the batting side lost a cluster of wickets between the 14th and 14th overs.

Scorecard Summary

Rajasthan Royals210/6 (20.3 ov)
BatterRBSR
Dhruv Jurelcaught7542178.6
YBK Jaiswalbowled5536152.8
V Suryavanshicaught3118172.2
SO Hetmyercaught188225.0
R Paragcaught84200.0
RA Jadejanot out77100.0
D Ferreiracaught1333.3
JC Archernot out1250.0
Total210/6(20.3 ov)
BowlerORWEcon
K Rabada442210.5
Ashok Sharma43719.3
Rashid Khan43919.8
M Prasidh Krishna443110.8
Mohammed Siraj449112.3
Gujarat Titans204/8 (20.4 ov)
BatterRBSR
B Sai Sudharsancaught7343169.8
JC Buttlercaught2614185.7
Rashid Khancaught2416150.0
K Rabadanot out2316143.8
Kumar Kushagracaught1814128.6
R Tewatiacaught126200.0
M Shahrukh Khanrun out114275.0
Washington Sundarcaught42200.0
GD Phillipscaught3475.0
Ashok Sharmanot out010.0
Total204/8(20.4 ov)
BowlerORWEcon
Ravi Bishnoi441510.3
R Parag111111.0
TU Deshpande32418.0
N Burger330110.0
RA Jadeja225012.5
Sandeep Sharma334011.3
JC Archer43909.8

Key Performers

  • 🏏 Dhruv Jurel: 75 off 42 (5x4, 5x6)
  • 🏏 B Sai Sudharsan: 73 off 43 (9x4, 3x6)
  • 🏏 YBK Jaiswal: 55 off 36 (6x4, 3x6)
  • 🎳 Ravi Bishnoi: 5/41 (4 ov)
  • 🏏 V Suryavanshi: 31 off 18 (5x4, 1x6)
  • 🎳 K Rabada: 2/42 (4 ov)

Turning Points

  • Wicket Cluster (over 12): Wicket cluster in overs 13-14 (YBK Jaiswal, R Parag)
  • Wicket Cluster (over 15): Wicket cluster in overs 16-17 (SO Hetmyer, D Ferreira)
  • Wicket Cluster (over 12): Wicket cluster in overs 13-13 (GD Phillips, Washington Sundar)
  • Wicket Cluster (over 12): Wicket cluster in overs 13-14 (Washington Sundar, JC Buttler)
  • Wicket Cluster (over 13): Wicket cluster in overs 14-15 (JC Buttler, R Tewatia)

Innings Phases

Rajasthan Royals:

  • Powerplay (Ov 1-6): 69 runs, 0 wickets at 11.5 RPO
  • Middle (Ov 7-15): 91 runs, 3 wickets at 10.1 RPO
  • Death (Ov 16-20): 50 runs, 3 wickets at 10.0 RPO

Gujarat Titans:

  • Powerplay (Ov 1-6): 56 runs, 0 wickets at 9.3 RPO
  • Middle (Ov 7-15): 105 runs, 7 wickets at 11.7 RPO
  • Death (Ov 16-20): 43 runs, 1 wickets at 8.6 RPO

Bowling Analysis

Gujarat Titans:

  • K Rabada 4-0-42-2 (Econ: 10.50)
  • Ashok Sharma 4-0-37-1 (Econ: 9.25)
  • Rashid Khan 4-0-39-1 (Econ: 9.75)
  • M Prasidh Krishna 4-0-43-1 (Econ: 10.75)
  • Mohammed Siraj 4-0-49-1 (Econ: 12.25)

Rajasthan Royals:

  • Ravi Bishnoi 4-0-41-5 (Econ: 10.25)
  • R Parag 1-0-11-1 (Econ: 11.00)
  • TU Deshpande 3-0-24-1 (Econ: 8.00)
  • N Burger 3-0-30-1 (Econ: 10.00)
  • RA Jadeja 2-0-25-0 (Econ: 12.50)
  • Sandeep Sharma 3-0-34-0 (Econ: 11.33)
  • JC Archer 4-0-39-0 (Econ: 9.75)

Conclusion

Rajasthan Royals beat Gujarat Titans — Rajasthan Royals won by 6 runs. The victory was built on Dhruv Jurel: 75 off 42 (5x4, 5x6). Rajasthan Royals posted 210/6 and Gujarat Titans replied with 204/8.

Rajasthan Royals made a tactical change in a critical phase — Powerplay RPO 10.67 (1w). Rajasthan Royals performed adequately in a critical phase, where Key wicket over 10: impact 1.00. In a critical phase, Rajasthan Royals put in a steady effort — Key wicket over 19: impact 0.84.

Execution Errors

Against the backdrop of Rajasthan Royals's a critical phase difficulties, Death RPO 11.0 (5 boundaries). Gujarat Titans faced challenges in a critical phase, where Death RPO 8.25 (4 boundaries). Against the backdrop of Mohammed Siraj's the death overs difficulties, Mohammed Siraj conceded at an economy of 12.2 in 4 overs.

Strategic Successes

Rajasthan Royals steadied things in a critical phase — Acceleration partnership: 67 runs (10.86 RPO). Rajasthan Royals steadied things in a critical phase — Consolidation partnership: 51 runs (8.5 RPO).

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