Rajastan Royals vs Gujarat Titans — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Ipl • Rajastan Royals won the match by 86 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 10-over encounter of Ipl, Rajastan Royals took on Gujarat Titans on May 22, 2026, 07:09 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Rajastan Royals won the match by 86 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 164 runs and 5 wickets fall between Rajastan Royals (125/2 in 10.0 overs) and Gujarat Titans (39/3 in 3.5 overs).
2. Rajastan Royals Innings Breakdown (125/2)
Batting in the first innings, Rajastan Royals finished on 125/2 from 10.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 12.50 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Rajastan Royals accumulated 74 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Shimron Hetmeyer spearheaded the batting effort with 66 runs off 29 balls (including 5 fours and 6 sixes at a strike rate of 227.6). Valuable middle-order support came from Jurrel, who contributed 45 runs off 24 deliveries, while Jaiswal added 10 (4b). With the ball in the first innings, Kagiso Rabada led the bowling figures with 1/34 in 4.0 overs (economy 8.50), assisted by Muhammes Siraj (1/48 in 3.0 overs).
3. Gujarat Titans Chase & Second Innings Summary (39/3)
Pursuing a target of 126 runs for victory, Gujarat Titans recorded 39/3 in 3.5 overs at a scoring rate of 10.17 runs per over. Glenn Philipp anchored the chase for Gujarat Titans with 18 runs from 10 balls (0 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 180.0), alongside Jose Buttler who chipped in with 11 off 6 balls. Defending the total, Avesh Khan delivered a key spell of 1/0 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 0.00, while Adam Zampa finished with 1/10 (1.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Jurrel and Shimron Hetmeyer (Rajastan Royals), who combined for 84 runs off 44 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 5 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Shubman Ghill making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Shimron Hetmeyer (Rajastan Royals) topped the match rankings with 107.0 total points, followed closely by Jurrel (72.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Shimron Hetmeyer.