Rajasthan Royals put up a formidable total of 214/6 in their 20 overs against Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 match. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s impressive 96, Ravindra Jadeja’s aggressive 45, and Donovan Ferreira’s quick 38 not out were the highlights of RR’s innings. Despite early setbacks from Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada, Jadeja’s contribution and Ferreira’s late blitz powered RR to a strong total.
Sooryavanshi’s innings, marked by eight fours and seven sixes, showcased his maturity and aggressive stroke play. He became the fastest batter to reach 1000 IPL runs and set a new record for the most boundaries in a single IPL edition. Sooryavanshi’s knock, though falling short of a century, gave Rajasthan Royals a significant advantage halfway through the match.
After opting to bat first, RR faced early dismissals but recovered well with Sooryavanshi and Jadeja’s partnership. Despite Jadeja’s injury break, Sooryavanshi continued his onslaught, capitalizing on opportunities and accelerating towards the end. Ferreira’s explosive finish, including four consecutive sixes in the final over, propelled RR past the 210-run mark, setting up a challenging target for Gujarat Titans.
