Rajasthan Royals created an unwanted IPL record during their clash against Gujarat Titans in Jaipur on Sunday. After conceding 229/4, the Royals allowed opponents to cross the 200-run mark for the seventh time this season, equaling the all-time IPL record for most 200-plus totals conceded in a single season.
The list of teams conceding 200-plus totals most times in an IPL season now includes Sunrisers Hyderabad (2024), Rajasthan Royals (2025), Lucknow Super Giants (2025), Punjab Kings (2025), and Rajasthan Royals again in 2026. This marks a worrying trend for the Royals, who have repeatedly failed to control high-scoring games despite boasting strong bowling numbers earlier in the season.
Shubman Gill Leads the Charge
The latest batting assault was led by Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill, who smashed a sublime 84 off 44 balls. Despite briefly struggling with discomfort in his left foot, Gill dominated the Rajasthan Royals attack on a flat Jaipur pitch. He and Sai Sudharsan added 118 runs for the opening wicket, completely overpowering the Royals' bowling lineup.
Sudharsan continued his excellent season with a fluent 55, while Washington Sundar and Rahul Tewatia finished strongly to push Gujarat Titans to their highest total of IPL 2026. The Titans' batting depth was on full display as they posted a daunting 229/4.
Rajasthan Royals' Bowling Woes
Rajasthan Royals' bowling struggles were once again exposed, especially in the Powerplay. Jofra Archer endured a rare off day, conceding 46 runs in three overs. While Ravindra Jadeja briefly slowed the scoring through the middle overs, the Royals failed to contain Gujarat's relentless batting charge. The inability to take wickets at crucial junctures allowed the Titans to accelerate in the death overs.
Rashid Khan Steals the Show
Defending the total, Afghanistan's star spinner Rashid Khan returned with impressive figures of 4/33 to steal the show. He was ably supported by Jason Holder (3/12) and Kagiso Rabada (2/33), who also rose to the occasion. Gujarat Titans restricted Rajasthan Royals to 152 in 16.3 overs, registering a comfortable 77-run win over the hosts.
The victory was a comprehensive one for Gujarat Titans, who moved up the IPL Points Table with this dominant performance. For Rajasthan Royals, the loss highlighted their continued struggles in high-scoring encounters, a concern they will need to address quickly as the tournament progresses.
