Table of Content
1.A Last-Ball Thriller: Gujarat Titans Snatch Victory from Rajasthan Royals!
2.Royals Post Competitive Total Thanks to Samson-Parag Partnership
3.Rashid Khan Steals the Show with Bat and Ball
4.Match Summary
The Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur witnessed a nail-biting finish yesterday as the Gujarat Titans pulled off a heist against the Rajasthan Royals in the 24th match of IPL 2024. Chasing a target of 197, GT emerged victorious by a mere 3 wickets with the very last ball of the match.
Royals Post Competitive Total Thanks to Samson-Parag Partnership
Opting to bowl first, Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill had early success dismissing both Royals openers within the powerplay. However, a magnificent partnership between Sanju Samson (68*) and Riyan Parag (76) brought Rajasthan back into the game. The duo stitched together a crucial 130-run stand, propelling their team to a fighting total of 196/3.
Rashid Khan Steals the Show with Bat and Ball
Gujarat's chase began steadily with Gill scoring a well-paced 72. However, wickets began to tumble at regular intervals, putting pressure on the middle order. It was the heroics of all-rounder Rashid Khan that turned the tide. Earlier, he had picked up 1 wicket for just 23 runs with his leg-spin. With the bat, Khan smashed a quickfire 28 off just 14 deliveries, including a six off the last ball to seal a dramatic win for his team.
Match Summary
Rajasthan Royals: 196/3 (20 overs) (Samson 68*, Parag 76)
Gujarat Titans: 199/7 (20 overs) (Gill 72, Khan 28*)
Player of the Match: Rashid Khan (Gujarat Titans)
This win takes Gujarat Titans to the top of the IPL 2024 points table, while Rajasthan Royals suffer their first defeat of the season. The match once again highlighted the unpredictable nature of T20 cricket, where a single brilliant performance can turn the tide of the game.
