Gujarat Titans Crush Rajasthan Royals by 77 Runs in IPL Clash

Gujarat Titans defeated Rajasthan Royals by 77 runs in an Indian Premier League match at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on May 9, 2026, after posting 229 for 6 and restricting RR to 152 all out. The win was powered by a dominant batting display and a devastating bowling performance led by Rashid Khan and the pace duo of Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada.

Batting coach Matthew Hayden said the performance marked the first time the Titans had executed across all departments. He praised the top order and highlighted Rashid Khan's return to peak form, citing a 110kph leg-spinner that dismissed in-form batter Donovan Ferreira as evidence of his sharpness. Hayden described the bowling attack as 'dangerous' and emphasized the impact of high-velocity deliveries disrupting Rajasthan's batting.

Rajasthan's bowling coach Shane Bond admitted his side failed in execution and misread the pitch conditions. He acknowledged the team now faces an uphill battle to reach the playoffs, needing to win at least two of their remaining three matches. Improved fielding, he added, could have altered the outcome in earlier games.

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