Royals edge Titans as Deshpande delivers ice‑cold final over

Rajasthan Royals held firm under pressure to defeat Gujarat Titans by six runs in a gripping IPL contest, securing their second straight victory of the season. Defending 211, Rajasthan relied on Tushar Deshpande’s composure in the final over, as the seamer conceded only four runs while removing stand‑in captain Rashid Khan for 24. His accuracy complemented Ravi Bishnoi’s superb four‑wicket spell, which had earlier disrupted Gujarat’s chase.

Jofra Archer also played a decisive role, delivering a miserly 19th over that yielded just four runs when Gujarat needed fifteen from the last twelve balls. Kagiso Rabada’s unbeaten 23 kept the hosts alive, but Rajasthan’s death‑overs execution proved decisive.

With the win, Rajasthan climb to the top of the ten‑team table, edging Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings on net run‑rate. Led by Riyan Parag, the side continues to showcase balance, resilience and tactical clarity in tight finishes.