Indian Premier League side Gujarat Titans produced a complete performance against Rajasthan Royals on Saturday, and skipper Shubman Gill made sure the celebrations continued online after the emphatic victory. Soon after Gujarat’s crushing 77-run triumph in Jaipur, Gill shared a picture with star spinner Rashid Khan, with both players recreating the fingers-in-ear celebration.
“Pink city, blue result. Khamma Ghani,” Gill posted on social media, taking a playful dig at the Royals in their own backyard. The Titans had dominated the contest from the outset after posting a massive 229/4 in 20 overs. Gill led by example with a stylish 84, while opener Sai Sudharsan continued his superb form with a composed 55. The pair stitched together a commanding 118-run opening stand that laid the foundation for Gujarat’s highest total of the season. Gill brought up his fourth half-century of the campaign in just 30 balls as Gujarat tore into Rajasthan’s bowling attack during the powerplay. Sudharsan, who has already registered a century this season, once again looked fluent before falling to youngster Yash Raj Punja. Late fireworks from Washington Sundar and Rahul Tewatia ensured Gujarat crossed the 200-run mark comfortably. Sundar remained unbeaten on 37 off 20 balls, smashing three sixes, while Tewatia finished strongly with two maximums in the final over. Rajasthan’s chase began aggressively thanks to 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who hammered 36 off just 16 deliveries. But once the teenager departed, Gujarat’s bowlers tightened their grip. Rashid Khan turned the game decisively with a brilliant spell of 4/33, slicing through Rajasthan’s middle order with his variations and control. Kagiso Rabada struck twice, while Jason Holder wrapped up the innings with three late wickets as Rajasthan were bowled out for 152. The convincing win lifted Gujarat to second place on the table and marked their biggest victory by runs in IPL history.
