Gujarat Titans dominate Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026; Rabada retains Purple Cap lead
Gujarat Titans secured a comprehensive 77-run victory over Rajasthan Royals on Saturday, with Shubman Gill's unbeaten 84 and Sai Sudharsan's 55 powering a total of 229/4. Rajasthan Royals were bowled out for 152 in 16.3 overs. Kagiso Rabada maintained his position atop the Purple Cap standings with 18 wickets from 11 matches, while teammate Rashid Khan moved to sixth place with 15 wickets after taking 4/33.
Gujarat Titans defeated Rajasthan Royals by 77 runs in the Indian Premier League 2026 league stage match played on Saturday, 10 May 2026, in Jaipur. The match was defined by a dominant batting display from GT, who amassed 229/4, led by Shubman Gill's unbeaten 84 and Sai Sudharsan's 55. Rajasthan Royals were bowled out for 152 in just 16.3 overs, unable to chase the daunting target set by their opponents.
The innings for Gujarat Titans was anchored by skipper Shubman Gill, who scored a sparkling 84, supported by Sai Sudharsan's fluent 55. Washington Sundar provided the finishing touches with an unbeaten 37 off 20 deliveries. For Rajasthan, Ravindra Jadeja top-scored with 38, while young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi contributed 36 in an otherwise disappointing chase.
Kagiso Rabada retained the Purple Cap lead with 18 wickets from 11 matches. The South African pacer picked up two wickets in the contest, maintaining his status as Gujarat's primary strike bowler throughout the season. His performance ensured he remained ahead of the competition as the league stage enters its decisive phase.
Teammate Rashid Khan was the biggest gainer in the wicket-taking charts after returning excellent figures of 4 for 33. The Afghanistan leg-spinner dismantled the Royals middle-order with his variations and control, helping Gujarat tighten their grip on the game. Rashid now has 15 wickets from 11 matches and has climbed to sixth position in the Purple Cap race, level with Rajasthan pacer Jofra Archer.
The broader standings show Bhuvneshwar Kumar of Royal Challengers Bengaluru occupying the second spot with 17 wickets from 10 matches, while Chennai Super Kings pacer Anshul Kamboj also has 17 scalps and sits third because of an inferior economy rate. Lucknow Super Giants quick Prince Yadav follows closely with 16 wickets from 10 games.
With the league stage entering its decisive phase, the race for the leading wicket-taker is set to intensify. Eshan Malinga of Sunrisers Hyderabad is fifth in the standings with 16 wickets from 11 matches, though his economy rate of 9.44 remains a concern. Archer stayed in contention for the Purple Cap with 15 wickets in 11 outings.
