Rajasthan Royals survived a tense finish to beat Gujarat Titans by 6 runs after a game that swung back and forth. Kagiso Rabada and Rashid Khan kept GT in the chase till the final over, but the composure of Tushar Deshpande at the death proved decisive.<\/p>\n
Chasing 211, Gujarat Titans reached 204 for 8 in 20 overs, falling just short despite a late surge. Rashid and Rabada kept the target alive with a strong stand, reducing the equation to manageable terms, but regular wickets earlier had left them behind the asking rate.<\/p>\n
Jofra Archer and Deshpande were central to Rajasthan\u2019s defence, with Archer keeping things tight in the middle overs and taking key moments under pressure. But it was Deshpande who delivered when it mattered most.<\/p>\n
In the final over, he bowled a series of accurate yorkers, denying GT the boundary they needed. His control forced Rashid and Rabada into mistakes, and a sharp catch by Archer earlier had already removed one of the key threats. Deshpande\u2019s final over held firm under pressure and closed out the match.<\/p>\n
Earlier, Rajasthan posted 210 for 6, built on strong contributions through the innings. Gujarat responded well in patches, but the loss of wickets at crucial stages hurt their chase.<\/p>\n
In the end, it was a game defined by control at the death. Rajasthan executed better in the final moments, while Gujarat were left to reflect on a chase that slipped away in the closing stages.<\/p>\n
Lowest Margin of Defeat for GT in IPL (By Runs):<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n
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