IPL 2026: Tushar Deshpande defends 11 in final over as Royals beat Titans by six runs
Rajasthan Royals edged Gujarat Titans by 6 runs in a last-ball thriller after posting 210/6. Tushar Deshpande held his nerve in the final over, sealing the win. Sai Sudharsan’s 73 kept Gujarat in the chase, but Ravi Bishnoi’s four wickets proved crucial.
Royals moved to the top of the table with a strong net run rate.
NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals pulled off a thrilling win over Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring IPL 2026 clash, with the match going right down to the final ball. Chasing a big target of 211, Gujarat kept fighting till the very end but fell just short, handing Rajasthan a narrow 6-run victory in a nail-biting finish. With this victory, Royals climbed to the top of the table.
They have now garnered 4 points from 2 matches, keeping an emphatic net run rate (NRR) of +2. 233. The game came down to the last over, with Tushar Deshpande given the responsibility to defend under immense pressure.
He held his nerve brilliantly. On the final delivery, Tushar Deshpande bowled to Ashok Sharma and gave away no runs. Rajasthan Royals won by 6 runs.