Gujarat Titans’ bowler Kagiso Rabada, the current Purple Cap holder with 28 wickets, emphasized the importance of maintaining line and length while adapting to the unique ‘tennis ball bounce’ in the IPL 2026 match against Rajasthan Royals at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium.
Rajasthan Royals, led by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 96, Ravindra Jadeja’s aggressive 45, and Donovan Ferreira’s quick 38 not out, have set Gujarat Titans a challenging target of 215 runs to secure a spot in the IPL 2026 final. The final will see Gujarat Titans facing defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Reflecting on the match, Rabada highlighted the need for consistency in bowling and adjusting to the pitch conditions. He stressed the significance of maintaining line and length to increase the chances of taking wickets, especially in a crucial game like this.
In a mid-innings conversation with broadcasters, Rabada acknowledged the assistance from the pitch, mentioning that the ball was coming onto the bat decently despite the challenging target set by Rajasthan Royals. He emphasized the importance of forming strong partnerships and batting well to successfully chase the total set by the opposition.
