IPL 2024 Live Score, RR vs GT Match Today: Gujarat Titans commenced their chase cautiously, holding onto their wickets during the power play. Despite a run rate lagging behind the required pace, they ensured wickets in hand. However, Rajasthan Royals’ pacer Kuldeep Sen swiftly altered the scenario. With a fiery spell, he claimed three crucial wickets – Sai Sudharsan, Matthew Wade, and Abhinav Manohar – pushing GT onto the back foot. Amidst the carnage, skipper Shubman Gill stood tall, smashing a resilient half-century. His heroic effort kept GT’s hopes alive for a victory in Jaipur. But that respite was short lived as Chahal removed Gill on 72. GT were 157/6 and it looked like that the Pink Fortress won’t be breached. Then came Rashid Khan and Rahul Tewatia. In the end, Rashid Khan’s winning four clinched the victory for GT and ended the RR’s winning streak tonight
Indian Premier League, 2024
Rajasthan Royals
196/3 (20.0)
Gujarat Titans
199/7 (20.0)
Match Ended ( Day – Match 24 )
Gujarat Titans beat Rajasthan Royals by 3 wickets
Asked to bat first, Rajasthan Royals once again grappled with power play blues, and today was no exception. Jaiswal continued his struggle with poor form, while Buttler failed to make an impact with the bat. Rajasthan suffered the setback of losing two early wickets. But then, enter Riyan Parag and skipper Sanju Samson! They ignited the momentum after RR’s initial slowdown caused by the quick dismissals of Jaiswal and Buttler. Parag blasted a fiery half-century off just 34 balls and is brimming with solidity. Samson is also looked primed and settled at the crease. For the third wicket partnership, they added 103 runs to the total. Thanks to some fireworks in the death overs, Rajasthan posted a commanding total of 196/3.
Here are main highlights of the RR vs GT match 24:
Rashid Khan seals the victory with a boundary, clinching a remarkable win over Rajasthan Royals at their home ground in Jaipur.
Gill clean bowled for 72! Meanwhile, Shubman Gill has surpassed Virat Kohli to claim the title of the youngest player to reach 3,000 runs in the IPL. Gill achieved this milestone at the age of 24 years and 215 days, outpacing Kohli, who achieved the feat at 26. Following Kohli is RR skipper Sanju Samson. Gill now stands fourth in the list of batters with the fewest innings to reach 3,000 IPL runs.
Gujarat Titans began their chase on a cautious note. They didn't lose any wicket in the power play. Though their run rate was much below the asking rate but at least, they had the wickets in hand. Rajasthan Royals pacer Kuldeep Sen changed that and how! He picked up three wickets - Sai Sudharsan, Matthew Wade and Abhinav Manohar - and got GT on their knees. Only skipper Shubman Gill has been able to face the pace attack. He has slammed half-century and is the reason why GT can still think of winning at Jaipur. Only if, he gets some support and stability at the other end.
Rajasthan Royals post 196/3 in 20 overs vs Gujarat Titans
With Sanju Samson hitting another half-century, Rajasthan is making most of the death overs. At this rate, RR can very easily post a 200 or 190+ on the board
So, Rajasthan Royals have been battling the power play woes and it was no different today. Jaiswal struggled poor form once again and Buttler couldn't do much with the bat today. Rajasthan lost two wickets early in game. Then came Riyan Parag and skipper Sanju Samson. They built the momentum after slowdown hit the RR post the quick departures of Jaiswal and Buttler. Parag slammed a half-century off 34 balls and is looking solid. Samson is also looking settled.
Jaiswal is dismissed! Umesh Yadav claims the breakthrough wicket for Titans.
Gujarat Titans have won the toss and Shubman Gill has opted to field first
Latest update from Jaipur regarding the RR vs GT IPL 2024 match says that the toss will now take place at 7:40 pm.
Light rain over Sawai Mansingh Stadium, toss delayed, confirm IPL officials
RR has success rate of 65 per cent in Jaipur
Tonight, RR has the opportunity to break their unfavorable streak against GT at home. In terms of their head-to-head record, GT holds the advantage over RR, having won four games compared to RR's solitary triumph. However, with RR currently unbeaten and expected to be the favorites against GT, there's anticipation whether Samson and his team can secure their second victory over the 2022 champions.
Jaipur has emerged as one of the highest-scoring venues this season, witnessing scores surpassing 180 in four out of six innings played. The pitch has offered good batting conditions, although there might be some assistance for the spinners. Anticipated to be a hot afternoon, temperatures are expected to gradually drop to around 27 to 30 degrees by evening.
Gujarat Titans will be missing their designated finisher, David Miller, in their upcoming match against RR at Jaipur. Miller has been absent from GT's last two games in IPL 2024. However, GT star Spencer Johnson has disclosed that Miller will definitely be back for selection after the RR game. "Davy isn't too far from a return. Even if he sits out this one, he'll be ready for the next," Johnson stated during the pre-match media conference.
WICKET KEEPERS
Sanju Samson (vc), Jos Buttler
BATTERS
Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill
ALL ROUNDERS
Ravichandran Ashwin, Riyan Parag, Rahul Tewatia
BOWLERS
Yuzvendra Chahal (c), Trent Boult, Rashid Khan, Mohit Sharma
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the match 24 between Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans at Sawai Mansingh Stadium. Tonight, it would be interesting to see if Shubman Gill can bounce back from that crushing defeat in Lucknow and make Titans a formidable side once again or will Sanju Samson keep the Royals on the top