Rajasthan Royals beat Gujarat Titans by 6 runs in Match 9 of the Indian Premier League, with Ravi Bishnoi’s match-winning 4 for 41 proving decisive in a 414-run shootout. Dhruv Jurel’s 75 off 42 balls and Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 55 off 36 powered RR to 210 for 6 before Gujarat finished on 204 for 8 despite Sai Sudharsan’s 73 off 44.

The result extended the early spread of winners in this season’s IPL rather than deciding any head-to-head outcome, and it added another close finish to a tournament that had already seen RCB, MI, RR, PBKS, DC and SRH all get on the board across the first eight matches. After Delhi Capitals won Match 8 by six wickets, Rajasthan followed with another statement result to stay among the early pace-setters.

RR’s innings was built on intent from the top. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi blasted 31 from 18 balls, striking five fours and a six, while Jaiswal settled quickly and drove the scoring through the powerplay with 55 from 36, including six fours and three sixes. Dhruv Jurel then supplied the most damaging passage of the innings, hammering 75 from 42 deliveries with five fours and five sixes to keep the Titans under constant pressure.

Even after Jaiswal and Sooryavanshi had laid the platform, RR did not let up. Riyan Parag struck 8 off 4, Shimron Hetmyer added a brisk 18 off 8 with two sixes, and those late blows carried Rajasthan to 210 for 6. Gujarat’s bowlers all took punishment on a flat scoring surface, though Kagiso Rabada’s 2 for 42 was the best return. Mohammed Siraj went for 48, Ashok Sharma conceded 37, Prasidh Krishna 43, and Rashid Khan finished with 1 for 39.

Chasing 211, Gujarat were never short of boundary-hitters and for long stretches looked capable of overhauling the target. Sai Sudharsan anchored the pursuit magnificently with 73 from 44 balls, an innings containing nine fours and three sixes, while Jos Buttler flew early with 26 off 14. Kumar Kushagra’s 18 from 14 also helped keep the required rate manageable.

The chase twisted in the middle overs. Glenn Phillips fell for 3, Washington Sundar managed 4 off 2, and Rahul Tewatia’s 12 off 6 was too brief to tilt the match. Bishnoi’s intervention was the difference: his 4 for 41 removed key batters and disrupted Gujarat just when the innings needed one uninterrupted assault.

There was still a late surge. M Shahrukh Khan lashed 11 off 4, Rashid Khan made 24 off 16, and Rabada crashed 23 from 16 with two sixes to drag the equation deep into the 20th over. But RR held their nerve to close out a six-run win, with Nandre Burger returning 1 for 29, Tushar Deshpande 1 for 24, and Riyan Parag chipping in with 1 for 11 from his over.

Key performers

  • Ravi Bishnoi (RR): 4/41 in 4 overs, the defining spell of the match.
  • Dhruv Jurel (RR): 75 off 42 balls, with 5 fours and 5 sixes.
  • Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR): 55 off 36 balls, setting up the innings at the top.
  • Sai Sudharsan (GT): 73 off 44 balls, keeping Gujarat in the chase almost to the end.
  • Kagiso Rabada (GT): 2/42 and then 23 off 16 in a spirited all-round effort.

NerdSports Stat: Rajasthan Royals scored 130 runs through Dhruv Jurel and Yashasvi Jaiswal alone, while Gujarat still reached 204 despite getting only one fifty-plus score of their own from Sai Sudharsan in a chase where eight batters reached double figures.

Match 9 reinforced how finely balanced this IPL season has been. The pre-match win probability had Gujarat Titans only marginally ahead at 50.91% to Rajasthan Royals’ 49.09%, and the finish matched that forecast almost exactly. The tournament now moves on to a busy Sunday with Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings still to come, before Rajasthan Royals meet Mumbai Indians on April 7 and Gujarat Titans face Delhi Capitals on April 8.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the match between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals?

Rajasthan Royals won the match by 6 runs.

Who was the Player of the Match?

Ravi Bishnoi was named Player of the Match for his 4 for 41 in 4 overs.

What is the series standing after this match?

This was Match 9 of 20 in the Indian Premier League, and Rajasthan Royals’ win kept them among the early front-runners in a season where several teams have already posted victories.

Who was the top scorer in this match?

Dhruv Jurel top-scored with 75 off 42 balls.

When is the next match in the series?

The next match in the series is Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday, April 5, 2026.