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'Losing quick wickets, bowlers lacked rhythm': Hayden dissects GT's narrow loss to RR

IANS | April 5, 2026 11:47 AM

Ahmedabad, April 5 (IANS) Gujarat Titans batting coach Matthew Hayden believes a sudden flurry of wickets turned a certain victory into a "heartbreaking" loss against the Rajasthan Royals. Chasing a target of 211, GT were well-placed at many points. After ten overs, they were 103 for 1. But then Ravi Bishnoi changed the game as the hosts went from 107 for 1 in the 11th over to 161/7 in the 15th.

IPL 2026: ‘Jurel asked me to go with Jofra for 19th,’ reveals Riyan Parag after Royals’ thrilling win

IANS | April 5, 2026 12:37 AM

Ahmedabad, April 5 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag revealed that wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel played a key role in a crucial tactical call late in the game, suggesting that Jofra Archer bowl the 19th over during their dramatic six-run win over Gujarat Titans in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday.

IPL 2026: T20 cricket is evolving every year, players taking more risk: Buttler

IANS | April 4, 2026 10:21 PM

Ahmedabad, April 4 (IANS) Ahead of the high-profile clash between the Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals at the Narendra Modi Stadium, England wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler shared his thoughts on the evolution of T20 cricket, noting that the new dynamics have seen young, up-and-coming players taking on ‘more risks’ and it is crucial to assess the conditions and make plans accordingly.

IPL 2026: Toss was crucial, MI were 10-15 runs short with the bat, says Deepak Chahar

IANS | April 4, 2026 9:58 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Mumbai Indians (MI) pacer Deepak Chahar admitted the toss played a decisive role after suffering a six-wicket loss to Delhi Capitals (DC) in IPL 2026, saying the side ended up 10-15 runs short with the bat on a slow black soil pitch which later became better to bat under lights at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.

IPL 2026: Jurel-Jaiswal heroics power RR to 210/6 against GT

IANS | April 4, 2026 9:42 PM

Ahmedabad, April 4 (IANS) Half-centuries from wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel and opener Yashasvi Jaiswal powered Rajasthan Royals to a commanding 210/6 in 20 overs against hosts Gujarat Titans in the ninth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday.

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