In a nail-biting finish to Match 24 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Gujarat Titans (GT) snatched victory from the jaws of defeat against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
Rajasthan Royals Post Competitive Total
Electing to bowl first, GT restricted RR to a total of 196/3 in their 20 overs. Sanju Samson (68 not out of 38) and Riyan Parag (76 off 48) played brilliant knocks to propel the Royals to a fighting total. Openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler failed to fire, managing only 24 and 8 runs respectively.
For the Titans, Rashid Khan‘s economical spell of 1 wicket for 18 runs was instrumental in keeping the Royals in check.
Gujarat Titans Chase Goes Down to the Wire
In reply, GT started their chase cautiously but lost wickets at regular intervals. Skipper Shubman Gill top-scored with a well-made 72 runs, while Rahul Tewatia and Rashid Khan’s quickfire knocks lower down the order provided crucial impetus. Chasing 11 runs off the last over, Rashid smashed a boundary off the final delivery to seal a dramatic victory for the Titans by 3 wickets.
Kuldeep Sen emerged as the most successful bowler for RR, scalping three crucial wickets for 41 runs. Yuzvendra Chahal also chipped in with two wickets.
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Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Come on the titans !!!!!! @gujarat_titans @rashidkhan_19 🐍 #GTvRR well played skipper @ShubmanGill
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) April 10, 2024
CAPTAIN SHUBMAN GILL BECOMES THE FIRST CAPTAIN TO DEFEAT RR IN IPL 2024…!!!! 🫡💥
rasid game changer#RRvsGT #GTvsRR pic.twitter.com/RYciBt7sTG— Mukesh Bangra (चौधरी) (@MukeshBangra12) April 10, 2024
Gujarat Giant snatched the victory from royals. What a match, what a chase. Kudos to Rashid khan and Rahul tewatia. #RRvsGT #RRvGT#GTvsRR
— Yash Jagtap (@YashJag20546946) April 10, 2024
MVP of T20 cricket, there’s no competition – KING RASHID KHAN.
— Manya (@CSKian716) April 10, 2024
THE WINNING CELEBRATION FROM RASHID KHAN. ⭐ pic.twitter.com/zSCV3Q4gRV
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 10, 2024
RASHID KHAN – THE GREATEST T20 PLAYER EVER. 🐐 pic.twitter.com/K1nghjSHhk
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 10, 2024
How good it is too see Sanju Samson bat👌Young Riyan Parag having the best season already.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 10, 2024
Well played, Shubman Gill #cricket #IPL2024 #RRvGT #ShubmanGill #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/eWj0elUkOZ
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) April 10, 2024
Till last season, Riyan Parag was trolled and also made fun of but he didn’t allow social media to impact his cricket. What a comeback by the youngster who used his bat to answer his critics.
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) April 10, 2024
Sanju Samson continues to shine for RR in IPL 2024 #cricket #IPL2024 #RR #SanjuSamson #T20 pic.twitter.com/a7zBG59HYr
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) April 10, 2024
Riyan Parag + Sanju Samson = Double Dhamaka
Both For T20 World Cup ? pic.twitter.com/SHJ5GjBQX1
— Vaibhav Bhola 🇮🇳 (@VibhuBhola) April 10, 2024
In this IPL 2024:
Riyan Parag – 261 runs, 87 average, 158.2 SR.
Sanju Samson – 246 runs, 82 average, 157.7 SR.
– The Brothers of Destructions. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/TvOqJUDfLc
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) April 10, 2024
Riyan Parag – 261 runs (87 Avg & 158.18 Sr)
Sanju Samson – 246 runs (82 Avg & 157.69)
The Number 3 & Number 4 doing magic stuff for Rajasthan 👌 pic.twitter.com/5fg4nL9Q2K
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 10, 2024
Indians with Most 50+ scores in IPL with 150+ SR
27 times – Virat Kohli
23 times – Rohit Sharma
20 times – Sanju Samson*#RRvsGT— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) April 10, 2024
Incredible turnaround from Riyan Parag. Bro is getting better with every IPL game. pic.twitter.com/TyoPuMPOou
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) April 10, 2024
3 WICKETS FOR KULDEEP SEN
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) April 10, 2024
Kuldeep Sen showed Shaheen Afridi how it’s done. #RRvsGT pic.twitter.com/1XIGwTRA8L
— Johns (@JohnyBravo183) April 10, 2024
Alexa, play kuldeep sen!
Sorry sir kuldeep sen is unplayable now ! pic.twitter.com/itLKhYlyAs— Registanroyals (@registanroyals) April 10, 2024