RR vs GT — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Ipl • RR won the match by 6 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Ipl, RR took on GT on Apr 23, 2026, 03:53 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: RR won the match by 6 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 311 runs and 9 wickets fall between GT (155/5 in 20.0 overs) and RR (156/4 in 19.1 overs).
2. GT Innings Breakdown (155/5)
Batting in the first innings, GT finished on 155/5 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.75 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, GT accumulated 41 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Oscar spearheaded the batting effort with 49 runs off 30 balls (including 8 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 163.3). Valuable middle-order support came from Jannes , who contributed 48 runs off 38 deliveries, while Mpho added 27 (23b). The bowling side conceded 1 extra runs (wides: 1, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Kruger led the bowling figures with 3/30 in 3.0 overs (economy 10.00), assisted by Viraav (1/27 in 4.0 overs).
3. RR Chase & Second Innings Summary (156/4)
Pursuing a target of 156 runs for victory, RR recorded 156/4 in 19.1 overs at a scoring rate of 8.14 runs per over. Jarrod anchored the chase for RR with 55 runs from 45 balls (7 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 122.2), alongside Carter who chipped in with 37 off 27 balls. Defending the total, Brett delivered a key spell of 1/17 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 5.67, while Daniel finished with 1/21 (3.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Oscar and Jannes (GT), who combined for 88 runs off 58 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 6 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Jake 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—Jarrod (RR) topped the match rankings with 120.0 total points, followed closely by Jabs (109.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Jarrod .