RR vs GT IPL 2026: GT rise to second after Gill, Rashid dominate proceedings against off-colour RR – Action in Images

Written by Kartikay Dutta

Published on May 09, 2026 11:33 pm IST

A heavy 77-run win for GT after a target of 230 proved to be too far beyond RR following early wickets in the chase. Clinical, four in a row for GT.

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A match to forget for RR on their Pink Promise night, and for Yashasvi Jaiswal making his captaincy debut in the IPL. GT absolutely crush them in Jaipur, winning by 77 runs. A well-rounded performance, one which takes them into second place with a fourth consecutive win.(AFP)

Published on May 09, 2026 11:33 pm IST

A match to forget for RR on their Pink Promise night, and for Yashasvi Jaiswal making his captaincy debut in the IPL. GT absolutely crush them in Jaipur, winning by 77 runs. A well-rounded performance, one which takes them into second place with a fourth consecutive win.(AFP)

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It was a bad day in the field from the off – Jofra Archer started with a historic 11-ball over, and his poor start meant that RR never really recovered. No standout bowler for them on the night.(AFP)

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It was a bad day in the field from the off – Jofra Archer started with a historic 11-ball over, and his poor start meant that RR never really recovered. No standout bowler for them on the night.(AFP)

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Sai Sudharsan was the quicker of the two GT openers, but continued another incredibly consistent season with a half-century. Joined Shubman Gill in a 118-run partnership, continuing to work on his power-hitting.(AP)

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Sai Sudharsan was the quicker of the two GT openers, but continued another incredibly consistent season with a half-century. Joined Shubman Gill in a 118-run partnership, continuing to work on his power-hitting.(AP)

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Shubman Gill was in top touch as he worked his way to 84(44). Despite picking up an ankle injury, Gill only took that as license to go harder at the RR bowling, hammering 3 sixes and 9 fours.(PTI)

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Shubman Gill was in top touch as he worked his way to 84(44). Despite picking up an ankle injury, Gill only took that as license to go harder at the RR bowling, hammering 3 sixes and 9 fours.(PTI)

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Washington Sundar provided the finishing touches with a fine 37*(20), continuing to hone his craft in the GT middle order. A couple of sixes for Rahul Tewatia in the last over helped out, pushing GT to 229/4.(PTI)

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Washington Sundar provided the finishing touches with a fine 37*(20), continuing to hone his craft in the GT middle order. A couple of sixes for Rahul Tewatia in the last over helped out, pushing GT to 229/4.(PTI)

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi started the chase just as he knows how, charging down Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada. In his brief stay, he hit 3 fours and 3 sixes – but was bounced out for 36(16) by Siraj, no heroics this time.(ANI Pic Service)

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi started the chase just as he knows how, charging down Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada. In his brief stay, he hit 3 fours and 3 sixes – but was bounced out for 36(16) by Siraj, no heroics this time.(ANI Pic Service)

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Kagiso Rabada took two early wickets which would prove to be crucial – first Yashasvi Jaiswal, on his captaincy debut, and then Shimron Hetmyer, putting RR immediately on the back-foot in the powerplay.(ANI Pic Service)

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Kagiso Rabada took two early wickets which would prove to be crucial – first Yashasvi Jaiswal, on his captaincy debut, and then Shimron Hetmyer, putting RR immediately on the back-foot in the powerplay.(ANI Pic Service)

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Things changed again even after Dhruv Jurel seemed in determined touch – he was bowled trying to cut one too close to him against Rashid Khan, who added the wicket of Donovan Ferreira in the same over to put GT well ahead in the game.(REUTERS)

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Things changed again even after Dhruv Jurel seemed in determined touch – he was bowled trying to cut one too close to him against Rashid Khan, who added the wicket of Donovan Ferreira in the same over to put GT well ahead in the game.(REUTERS)

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Rashid ultimately finished with 4 wickets, adding the scalps of Shubham Dubey and Ravindra Jadeja, continuing what has been a renaissance for him with ball in hand. Supported by Jason Holder wrapping up the tail with 3 wickets of his own.(REUTERS)

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Rashid ultimately finished with 4 wickets, adding the scalps of Shubham Dubey and Ravindra Jadeja, continuing what has been a renaissance for him with ball in hand. Supported by Jason Holder wrapping up the tail with 3 wickets of his own.(REUTERS)

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