RR vs GT — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • RR won the match by 1 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, RR took on GT on May 8, 2026, 03:59 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: RR won the match by 1 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 348 runs and 19 wickets fall between GT (172/10 in 19.5 overs) and RR (176/9 in 20.0 overs).
2. GT Innings Breakdown (172/10)
Batting in the first innings, GT finished on 172/10 from 19.5 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.67 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, GT accumulated 48 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Washington Sundar spearheaded the batting effort with 57 runs off 39 balls (including 5 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 146.2). Valuable middle-order support came from Gill, who contributed 27 runs off 19 deliveries, while Glenn Phillips added 18 (15b). With the ball in the first innings, Thushar Desphandhe led the bowling figures with 4/41 in 4.0 overs (economy 10.25), assisted by Ravindra Jadeja (3/31 in 4.0 overs).
3. RR Chase & Second Innings Summary (176/9)
Pursuing a target of 173 runs for victory, RR recorded 176/9 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 8.80 runs per over. Jurel anchored the chase for RR with 54 runs from 32 balls (4 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 168.8), alongside Jaiswal who chipped in with 30 off 22 balls. Defending the total, Mohammed Siraj delivered a key spell of 3/33 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 8.25, while Rashid Khan finished with 2/26 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Hetmyer and Jurel (RR), who combined for 50 runs off 30 balls. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Washington Sundar (GT) topped the match rankings with 146.0 total points, followed closely by Thushar Desphandhe (133.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Thushar Desphandhe.