Shubman Gill Smashes 84 in Gujarat Titans' 229/4 Against Rajasthan Royals

Gujarat Titans posted 229/4 in their 20 overs against Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Saturday, powered by Shubman Gill's 84 off 44 balls. The Titans captain, who shared a brief salute and high-five with his father before the match, launched nine fours and four sixes in a blistering innings that set the tone for the innings.

Gill and opener Sai Sudharsan (55 off 36) forged a 118-run stand, giving GT a strong start after being asked to bat. Washington Sundar added 37 not out off 20 balls, accelerating in the death overs to lift the total beyond 229.

Rajasthan Royals, led by stand-in captain Yashasvi Jaiswal due to Riyan Parag's hamstring injury, opted to bowl first. They introduced Shimron Hetmyer and Yash Raj Punja into the playing XI, while GT brought in Prasidh Krishna for Manav Suthar.

The match continues with Rajasthan Royals beginning their chase under lights in Jaipur. Fans await Jaiswal's leadership response after the high-scoring opening innings.