The RR vs GT clash on May 9, 2026, was a masterclass in power hitting as the Gujarat Titans dominated Rajasthan Royals by 77 runs at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. Batting first, Gujarat set a huge total of 229/4, led by captain Shubman Gill’s 84 and a solid 55 from Sai Sudharsan.
While 15-year-old talent Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gave the home crowd hope with a quickfire 36, the Royals’ lineup fell apart against Rashid Khan, who finished with four wickets. Hence, Rajasthan was bowled out for 152 in 16.3 overs, giving the Titans their fourth win in a row and moving them to second on the table.
Records scripted and broken in RR vs GT IPL 2026 game
This intense game rewrote the record books, largely thanks to the young star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. During his short but violent innings, the teenager became the youngest player ever to hit 100 T20 sixes before turning twenty. He hit this mark in only 514 balls, beating the previous record held by Kieron Pollard, who took 843 balls to do the same. Along with this personal milestone, the Gujarat Titans celebrated their biggest win ever (by runs) in the history of the tournament.
Shubman Gill also added to his legacy by leading an opening partnership of 118 runs, which is now a record stand for the team against Rajasthan. As the Titans surged, the Royals had their worst night in the field this season, giving away 82 runs in the power play because of poor bowling.
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Also, Rashid Khan climbed the all-time ranks by becoming the fastest spinner to hit his latest wicket milestone during a clinical middle-overs spell. These numbers show a change in momentum as the league gets to the final stages, with the Titans finding their best form at the right time. In the end, the RR vs GT game showed that combining young talent with experience can create legendary moments in sports.
