Gujarat Titans needed 40 runs off 15 balls. With Shubman Gill already back to the dugout, it seemed that the Pink Fortress would never be breached. Then came Rashid Khan. His terrific fightback powered GT’s comeback in match 24 of Tata IPL 2024 against Rajasthan Royals and led to the three-wicket win over the table toppers at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Wednesday. This victory ended the 100 per cent winning track record of the Royals and have helped the inconsistent Titans back in the winning ways.
Sanju Samson (68 not out off 38) and Riyan Parag (76 off 48) continued their red hot form in the competition with disdainful half-centuries as Rajasthan Roylas reached 196 for three after being put in to bat. Shubman Gill (72 off 44) fought a lonely battle for the major part of Titans’ innings before Rahul Tewatia (22 off 11) and Rashid Khan pulled the rabbit out of the hat in a last-ball finish.
However, this loss has not changed the rankings of RR. They still remain on the top thanks to their net run rate. GT have climbed to the sixth spot.
(With PTI inputs)