Rajasthan Royals’ bowling coach Shane Bond acknowledged the necessity for his team’s bowlers to think innovatively following a disappointing performance in their 77-run loss to the Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026. The match at Sawai Mansingh Stadium saw Rajasthan struggle as Gujarat amassed 229/4 and restricted the hosts to 152 all out in 16.3 overs, marking the fourth consecutive game where Rajasthan conceded over 200 runs.
Bond expressed frustration at his team’s inability to adapt under pressure, emphasizing the importance of improved decision-making and execution by the bowlers. He highlighted the evolving nature of T20 batting, stressing the need for bowlers to develop new skills to cope with the aggressive approach of modern batsmen.
The former New Zealand fast bowler emphasized the necessity for bowlers to innovate and enhance their skills in response to the changing dynamics of the game. Bond noted that the current high-scoring environment in the IPL offers a significant opportunity for bowlers to excel by embracing innovation and improvement.
Gujarat’s innings was led by captain Shubman Gill’s 84 and Sai Sudharsan’s 55, while Rashid Khan played a pivotal role in dismantling Rajasthan’s chase with figures of 4-33.
