Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans IPL, 2024 Full Scorecard

FOUR! Rashid Khan has done it for Gujarat! He sees his side home on the last ball! The fortress has been breached and Rashid has his arms aloft in celebration. Coming to the ball, not the best of deliveries from Avesh Khan as this is short and wide on off, Rashid Khan gets his front leg out of the way and frees his arms to slap it up and over point for a boundary to take Gujarat over the line. Joy on the faces of the players of Gujarat as they come charging onto the park to greet the man of the moment, Rashid Khan. Gujarat win by 3 wickets!

OUT! RUN OUT! More drama! They had to go for the third run and Rahul Tewatia has sacrificed his wicket for the team here. Gujarat get 2 off the penultimate ball though which leaves them needing 2 off the last ball. Avesh Khan goes into the wicket and it is off-pace as well, around off, Rahul Tewatia waits on it and slaps it over mid off. He does not get enough bat on it to find the fence. Jos Buttler gives it a good chase and pulls it back. He is quick to release the throw at the bowling end and Avesh does the rest to catch Tewatia well short of his crease. The third umpire wants to check for a short run at the bowling end but Tewatia is fine on that count.

Rahul Tewatia is clearly run out as the batters look for three. However, more importantly, the third umpire is checking for a short run at the bowler's end, which is he second run but Rahul Tewatia had his bat grounded three too. So, 2 runs and a wicket of the delivery. That means Gujarat need 2 runs off 1 delivery.

A few inches to the left or right and it would have been a boundary for Gujarat. Avesh sees the batter make room and follows him with a fullish delivery, Rashid Khan drills it straight into the hands of extra cover and he feels that he missed out there. 4 needed off 2 now.

FOUR! Not where he intended but it does not matter one bit. Gujarat will take it any which way they come. The balance of power firmly in Gujarat's favour now, needing 5 runs off three balls. On a fullish length, outside off, Rashid Khan tries to squeeze it out on the off side. Gets it off the toe-end of the bat and it goes past the right glove of the diving Sanju Samson for a boundary.

They come back for the second and the equation is now 9 off 4. Full and straight, angling in, on middle and leg, Rashid Khan slogs it off the inner half of the bat wide of deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

Now, Avesh Khan, Sanju Samson and Jos Buttler having a quick conversation.  The fielders are running all over the ground. Pressure on Rajasthan here.

FOUR! A boundary off the first ball and Rajasthan are under the pump now. Avesh Khan almost nails the yorker. It comes out as a low-full toss, on off and middle, Rashid Khan stays low to make the connection and heaves it to the left of square leg and picks up a boundary. 11 neeed off 5 now for Gujarat..

Slow over-rate! A fielding penalty on Rajasthan as they have not completed the quota within the given time. Only four fielders outside the circle.

FOUR! Tewatia clears the in-field and he gets the reward. It almost went the distance for a maximum there and that leaves Gujarat needing 15 runs off the last over. Slower and on a back of a length, around off, Rahul Tewatia picks the change of pace and lofts it up and over mid off for a boundary.

Leg bye! Well bowled! Sees the batter make room and follows him, Rashid Khan moves to the leg side and has a swipe across the line. It comes off the thigh pad and they cross as the ball rolls on the leg side. Big delivery coming up. Gujarat need to find the fence and get the runs needed under 15.

WIDE! Sen gets it wrong again as slips in a slower delivery, short in length, down in leg, Rashid Khan misses out on the connection. Wide called.

Taken at deep square leg but it will not count as it was a Free Hit. Kuldeep bangs it on a shortish length, over off and middle, Rashid Khan tries to take on the short ball but gets a top edge that is taken by Shubham Dubey running in from deep square leg. The batters cross for a couple of runs.

FOUR! Would you believe it? Kuldeep Sen has overstepped and the siren goes off for a NO BALL. Kuldeep goes searching for the yorker but ends up dishing a low full toss, outside off, Rashid Khan clears his front leg and carves it over extra cover. Free Hit to follow now. Can Rashid make the most of it?

Riyan Parag, Jos Buttler and Kuldeep Sen having a chat. Crucial three balls from Sen coming up...

Kuldeep rolls his fingers over the ball and bowls it on a good length, outside off, Rahul Tewatia mistimes his pull to deep mid-wicket and will have to be content with just a single. Gujarat need to find the fence at least twice in this over, if not on all three balls.

FOUR! Rahul Tewatia finds the fence. A valiant effort though by Jos Buttler. Kuldeep misses his mark and serves a wide low full toss, outside off, Rahul Tewatia moves to the off side and lofts it extra cover. Buttler at mid off, gives it a chase and puts in the dive but fails to prevent the boundary.

WIDE! Goes beyond the wide guideline on off, on a fuller in length, Rahul Tewatia lets it go for a wide.

A direct hit and it would have been curtains for Rahul Tewatia. Kuldeep Sen goes full and straight, at the stumps, Rashid Khan clears his front leg to hoist it across the line. Gets an inside edge that goes through his legs and it goes straight to short fine leg. Tewatia had given up but Avesh failed to hit the stumps at the batting end. A single taken.

Kuldeep Sen to bowl the penultimate over. 35 runs needed in 12 balls.

Top stuff! Brilliant effort at the long on fence by Jos Buttler, saving three runs for his side. Avesh takes pace and goes into the wicket, around off, Rashid Khan hangs back and flat bats it down towards long on. It goes flat towards Jos Buttler who reacts quickly and dives to his left. The ball comes as a half-volley to him but Buttler does exceptionally well to keep it down to just a single.

WIDE! At pace this time and Avesh tries to make the batter fetch it but it goes away from the wide guideline. Wide called by the umpire.

WIDE! Rolls his fingers over the ball but slips it beyond the tramline on off, Rashid Khan goes for the cut but misses and the umpire signals a wide.

Bends his back and bangs it into the deck, over middle, Rahul Tewatia fetches the pull from over his head and hits it to deep mid-wicket for one. This is turning out to be an excellent over from Avesh, just the 4 runs off it.

Bowls it on a back of a length, outside off, there to be cut away, Rashid Khan chops it down to deep point and gets off the mark with a single.

OUT! Given LBW! A huge shout and up goes the finger! It looks dead straight but Shahrukh Khan has decided to send it upstairs. It looks more in hope than anything else. A low full-toss by Avesh, honing in at the stumps, Shahrukh Khan shuffles across a bit and goes for a heave across the line. He fails to get any bat on it and the ball pings him low on the front pad. There is nothing on UltraEdge. It is three reds on Ball Tracking and Shahrukh will have to make the long walk back. Avesh has started the over well, a wicket and just the 2 runs off it, but can he close out the over well?

Bowls it at 125.4 kph, on a hard length, around off, Rahul Tewatia hangs back and dabs it wide of point for a run.

Steams in from over the wicket and serves it on a length, near the tramline on off, Shahrukh Khan reaches out and knocks it to deep cover for a single.

Avesh Khan is back into the attack. He has given away 24 runs in his two overs.

FOUR! Excellent use of the feet. 17 runs off the over, just the over Gujarat were after. Ashwin switches to around the wicket and lands it full, outside off, Rahul Tewatia shimmies down the track and goes inside out. Hits it well over extra cover for four more runs. We are in for an exciting end to this game with Gujarat needing 42 runs from 18 balls.

Pushes it through, short and on off and middle, Shahrukh Khan loses his shape as he goes for a swipe across the line. Gets it off the inner half of the bat to deep mid-wicket for a single.

FOUR! Ashwin errs in line and these are easy pickings for Shahrukh Khan! Strays on the pads, full in length, Shahrukh Khan helps the ball away to the left of short fine leg for a boundary. The 150 comes up for Gujarat and the pressure is now on Ashwin to finish the over well.

SIX! BANG! Shahrukh Khan goes big and Gujarat need more of these! Ashwin delivers it full and at the stumps, it is right in the hitting arc for the batter. Shahrukh Khan gets down and nails the slog sweep to clear the deep mid-wicket fence with ease for a maximum.

Comes from around the wicket for the left-hander and bowls it short, on off, Rahul Tewatia punches it down to long off for a single.

Ashwin serves it flat and full, on middle, Shahrukh Khan gets on the front foot and knocks it down to long on for a single.

A loud shout for LBW but this looks to be going down leg. Sanju Samson walks up to Chahal and takes the review with a couple of seconds left on the timer. This was pushed through by Chahal, on a nagging length, on middle and leg, Shahrukh Khan was unsure whether to play it off the back foot or the front foot. The ball skids through to go past the inside edge and pings Shahrukh on the flap of the back pad. The ball rolls off the pads to short fine leg and they cross. There is nothing on UltraEdge but the impact is umpire's call and the ball was going down leg on Ball Tracking. Rajasthan have now lost both their reviews.

Rajasthan review an LBW appeal. UltraEdge shows no bat. Ball Tracking shows wickets are missing. Not out it is.

This is flat and short, on off, Rahul Tewatia drops it in the vacant mid-wicket region and takes the single. Tewatia seems to be happy to see off Chahal without taking any risks against him.

Keeps it full and around middle and leg, Rahul Tewatia places it in front of deep mid-wicket and comes charging back for the second run.

Floats it up nicely, full and around off, Shahrukh Khan presses forward and knocks it to the left of the bowler. Chahal dives all over it and lets the ball go under his hands, allowing Khan to open his account.

Strategic Break! Rajasthan are right on top with Gill's wicket. Gujarat still have a couple of batters who could do the job but it looks a big task against the experienced Rajasthan side. They need 64 runs in 28 balls. Can Rahul Tewatia or Shahrukh Khan become the hero or Rajasthan will cruise through?

OUT! STUMPED! Yuzvendra Chahal fights back in grand style! Outfoxes the Gujarat skipper and this is a big blow to Gujarat. Chahal stays over the wicket and offers flight, on a fuller length but keeps it away from the batter. Bowls it near the tramline on off. Gill premeditates and advances down the track. He gets beaten in the flight and fails to get to the pitch of the ball. He reaches out to put bat to ball but it spins away to go past the bat and Sanju Samson does the rest. It is called a wide but it will not matter much to Rajasthan as they get the prized scalp of Gill. The Gujarat skipper is distraught as he trudges off.

FOUR! Two in two for Shubman Gill! Chahal drops it short and outside off, Shubman Gill anticipates the bowler to drag his length and waits in the crease. Slaps it wide of point and beats the man in the deep to his left for four more runs. Just the start to the over Gujarat needed, can they make it a big one?

FOUR! In the gap and Gill starts the over with a boundary again! Yuzvendra Chahal tosses it up, full and outside off, Shubman Gill shimmies down the track and drives it between long off and deep extra cover for a boundary.

13 of it then! Full and on off. Shubman Gill hits it hard but finds the man at long off who collects on a bounce. One. Gujarat need 73 runs in 30 balls.

12 runs so far from the over. On middle, fuller and it is whacked through mid-wicket for a couple.

FOUR! That is excellent from Shubman! Fuller and outside off, Shubman Gill gives himself room and comes down to smash this through covers for a boundary.

Slightly short and around off. Rahul Tewatia pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

Too full and on middle, Shubman Gill knocks it to long on for a single.

FOUR! Shubman Gill says I'll handle myself now. Spills it on the pads. Shubman Gill helps it past short fine leg for a boundary.

Rahul Tewatia is the new man in. Also, Ravichandran Ashwin (2-0-10-0) has been brought back into the attack.

OUT! BOWLED! Another one bites the dust! Tossed up, full and on middle, stays a touch low off the surface. Vijay Shankar made up his mind as he lined up for the big slog-sweep but misses and it crashes into the stumps. Shubman Gill continues to lose partners. Yuzvendra Chahal strikes in his 150th match in the Indian T20 League.

Flighted, outside off, Shubman Gill drives it through covers for a single.

Too full and on middle, Vijay Shankar heaves it to deep mid-wicket for one.

FOUR! Wonderful shot! Tossed up, outside off and spins away. Vijay Shankar switch-hits and hits it hard over point for a boundary. Smart from Shankar as the field was placed for the leg side.

Shorter and outside off. Shubman Gill plays it through point for one.

Flatter and outside off. Shubman Gill cuts it to deep extra-cover for a couple. Fifty up for the skipper. He is holding one end really well but needs to up the ante now.

Short of a length and outside off, Vijay Shankar taps it straight to point. 11 runs off the over. Asking rate is above 13 though.

On middle, Shubman Gill works it to deep square leg for a single.

Gets two again! 100 up! Shorter and around off, Shubman Gill pulls it in between long on and deep mid-wicket for a couple.

Shubman Gill calls for two and gets it. Full and on off, Shubman Gill flicks it in front of deep mid-wicket for a brace.

Bowls it into the wicket and targets the stumps. Vijay Shankar knocks it through point for a single.

FOUR! Clears the infield. Too full and around off. Vijay Shankar checks his shot and lofts it over mid off for a boundary. Someone has to go for the shots. Looks like it will be Vijay.

Wide! Bowls it short and down the leg side, Vijay Shankar looks to pull but misses.

Two more, 8 runs off it. Full and on middle, Shubman Gill tucks it to mid-wicket with soft hands. Keshav Maharaj runs across and cuts it off. Easy two.

Tad short and outside off, Shubman Gill slaps it through covers for a couple more.

Another run in the over as Vijay Shankar plays it down to long on.

Full and on middle, Shubman Gill works it to deep square leg for a single.

Slower one off the surface, length and on off. Vijay Shankar looks to nudge but inner-edges it to short fine leg for one.

Tossed up on off. Shubman Gill knocks it to long off for a single.

Keshav Maharaj (1-0-8-0) returns to the attack.

FOUR! Wrists it away! This is full and on middle. Vijay Shankar with the flick of his wrists and it rolls past deep mid-wicket for a boundary. 7 runs and two wickets in the over.

A length ball, on off. Vijay Shankar punches it to cover.

Vijay Shankar walks out to the middle now.

OUT! SEN IS ON FIRE! Rajasthan are on fire! WOW! This is a beauty from Sen! On a good length and around off, little movement back in. Abhinav Manohar tries to defend with his head down but it goes past his edge and rattles the stumps. Gujarat falling apart. The captain watches the horror from the other end.

This is full and on middle, Gill drills it to long on for a single.

Short in length and on the hips at 140 kph. Abhinav Manohar turns it behind square on the leg side for one.

OUT! CHOPPED ON! The break in play puts Wade's concentration away! On a skiddy length and outside off, angled away from Wade who tries to cut it late but bottom edges it back onto the stumps. What a spell this is from Sen. Second wicket for him.

Abhinav Manohar is in at number 4.

The wind has just changed direction and it has blown away the rain. The covers are coming off and the players are coming back on. Matthew Wade and Shubman Gill are all set to resume their innings. Kuldeep Sen with the ball in hand for Rajasthan and we are ready for resumption. Away we go...

UPDATE - 10.32 pm IST (5.02 pm GMT) - Uh oh! The wind has brought about rain, although it is just a drizzle but it is concerning enough for the umpires to stop the play. The ground staff come in with the covers and the square has been covered for now. In case you were wondering, Gujarat needed to be 85 at this stage and they are currently 8 runs short of the DLS par score.

Wide! Short of a length and angled away from Wade outside off. Wade slashes and misses. Rajasthan take it upstairs maybe because Sanju Samson felt there was an edge but there is daylight between the bat and ball. Rajasthan lose their review.

FOUR! Picks the gap to perfection does the Gujarat skipper. Chahal fires it in, full and on middle and leg, Shubman Gill presses forward and brings his bottom into play. Hits it between deep mid-wicket and long on for a much-needed boundary. 9 runs off the over but it is still not enough for Gujarat as they need to go at around 12 runs per over with 121 runs needed from the last ten overs.

Slower through the air from Chahal, short and outside off, Shubman Gill waits on it and punches it to the left of deep cover for a couple of runs.

A bit of extra bounce, short and around off, Shubman Gill chops it on the bounce to backward point.

Keeps it short and around middle, Matthew Wade hops back and whips it to wide long on for a run.

This is short and at the stumps, Shubman Gill hangs back and pats it with a straight bat to long off. They cross.

Bowls it flat and full, outside off, Matthew Wade gets behind the line and dabs it in front of point for a single.

Angling across the left-hander, short of a length, near the tramline on off, Matthew Wade reaches out and cuts it square to deep point for one. End of a successful over for Kuldeep Sen, a wicket and just the four runs off it.

Fuller in length, on the off-stump line, Shubman Gill stays leg side of the ball and drives it through covers for a run.

On a back of a length, at the pads, Matthew Wade glances it off his pads down to fine leg and gets off the mark with a single.

Matthew Wade is welcomed with an absolute snorter! Kuldeep Sen bends his back and directs a sharp and quick bumper, at the batter, Matthew Wade gets rushed but does well to duck and get out of the way.

Matthew Wade walks in at number 3.

OUT! LBW! A big, big shout for LBW but the finger stays down! If there is no bat involved, Sai Sudharsan is a goner here. Looking at the replays, he has started to walk off and it seems that he knows that he has not gotten an inside edge. And yes, the UltraEdge confirms that there is no bat involved. Over to Ball Tracking now, it is three reds. Coming to the ball, it is pitched up, on off and middle, Sai Sudharsan walks across to the off side and exposes all his stumps, trying to scoop it over short fine leg. He fails to make any contact as the ball sneaks past the inside edge and traps him right in front of the stumps. Kuldeep Sen with an instant impact as he strikes in his first over.

Rajasthan have taken a review for LBW. If no bat, that looks plumb.

Starts off with a length delivery, sliding on the pads, Shubman Gill clips it in front of deep square leg for a single.

Strategic Break! The wind has picked up but the good thing is there are no signs of rain for now. Gujarat have started well. The openers have laid the foundation. They have started on the slower side but this is the kind of start you need while chasing a huge total. Rajasthan on the other hand needs to take their chances. Parag was dropped twice and went onto score a fifty. Sai Sudharsan was dropped in the last over. Can he make the most of it?

This is slower and shorter, on middle, Sai Sudharsan gets on his toes and places it between deep mid-wicket and deep square leg for a couple of runs. An expensive first over from Chahal, 12 runs off it and a catch that went down as well.

A bit too full, on middle and leg, Shubman Gill drives it to wide long on for one more single.

DROPPED! Yuzvendra Chahal shells it off his own bowling! Yuzvendra Chahal drops it short and it is slower as well, over middle, Sai Sudharsan goes on the back foot and punches it uppishly back to the bowler. Chahal is late to react and the ball hits him on the right thumb and rolls away to long off. We saw how costly dropping Riyan Parag proved to be for Gujarat. How costly will this drop prove for Rajasthan?

Slows it up nicely and goes fuller as well, turning in, on middle and leg, Sai Sudharsan uses his feet to work it on the leg side but misses and gets rapped on the front pad.

FOUR! Short again and it is four again! Too short from Chahal and offers width as well, Sai Sudharsan uses the depth of the crease and slaps it past extra cover for four more runs.

FOUR! Quality shot from the southpaw! Chahal starts with a delivery that is fractionally short, on middle, Sai Sudharsan is quick to go on the back foot and pulls it to the left of long on for a boundary.

Change in bowling. Yuzvendra Chahal is into the attack now.

Bowls it flat and short, around off, Sai Sudharsan rocks on the back foot and punches it in front of square on the off side. 7 runs off Ashwin's second over.

Ashwin lands it on a fullish length, on off and middle, Shubman Gill digs it out to long off and gets to the other end. The 50 comes up for Gujarat.

Short and angling in, on middle, Sai Sudharsan hangs back and whips it deep mid-wicket for one.

Leg bye! Strays on the pads, on a fullish length, Shubman Gill fails to help it away as the ball rolls off his pads to the right of short fine leg for a leg bye.

Short and wide on off, Shubman Gill frees his arms and cracks the cut to the left of deep cover. Dhruv Jurel fails to gather it cleanly and a fumble results in the batters taking the second run.

Sliding on with the angle, on a nagging length, on middle and leg, Sai Sudharsan pushes it with a straight bat to long on for a run.

Closer to the off-stump line, on a hard length, Sai Sudharsan punches it square to deep point. A single to end the Powerplay and Gujarat are 44/0. They would have wanted a quicker start but they will be happy to have not lost a wicket so far.

Serves it on a good length, on middle, Shubman Gill knocks it down to long on for one.

SIX! That is a thing of beauty! Avesh goes full and targets the stumps, Shubman Gill presses forward and presents a high elbow. Holds his shape and hits it with a straight bat over mid on for a maximum. This was similar to the one he played in the last game against Punjab in Ahmedabad.

Back of a length, around middle and leg, Sai Sudharsan pulls it along the ground to deep square leg for one more run.

Angling in, on a good length, on middle, Shubman Gill wrists it through square leg and rotates the strike.

FOUR! Up and over! Avesh Khan serves it full with an upright seam, on off, Shubman Gill shows the full face of the bat and lofts it back over the bowler's head for a boundary.

Superb from Ashwin! Just 4 runs off it. Flat and outside off, Sudharsan slaps it to the man at cover. Gujarat needs to move on.

Two runs now! Fuller and on middle, this is flicked to the right of deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

One more! Too full and on middle, Gill turns it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Flatter and outside off. Shubman Gill punches it but straight to point.

The slider from Ashwin, fuller and outside off. Gill looks to drive this but misses as the ball keeps low and sneaks under the bat.

Was that a chance? Tossed up on middle, Sudharsan smashes it to the right of Ravichandran Ashwin who just manages a hand on it. One run.

It will be spin from both ends as Ravichandran Ashwin comes on from the other end.

This one skids through, fuller and around the leg side. Gill looks to whip it but misses. Despite a biggie, just 8 runs of it. Rajasthan won't mind this start.

A bit short and on middle, Sudharsan pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

That was close! Fuller and around off. Sudharsan gets inside the line of the delivery to sweep but bottom edges it to short fine leg. If not for edge, he would have been in trouble.

Flatter and on middle, Gill works it to long on for a single.

SIX! Lovely from the youngster. Good use of the feet. Tossed up again, full and outside off. Gill comes down the track and lofts it cleanly over cover for a maximum. Much needed one.

Fuller and on middle and leg. Gill tucks it to square leg.

The Impact Player, Keshav Maharaj comes into the attack as the first change.

Fine over from Trent Boult as just three runs come off it. Sprays this one on the pads. Sudharsan tickles it straight to short fine leg.

Swing and a miss! A length ball, outside off. Sudharsan hangs back to play the late cut shot but misses.

Half-a-chance! A length ball, outside off, bit of width and Gill slashes it to the right of point. Ashwin dives and does well to stop it as the ball just bounced in front of him.

A cautious start by Gujarat so far! One more run as Sudharsan nudges this full ball to mid-wicket.

Drop and run! Short in length and on middle, this is bunted to mid-wicket for an easy single.

A hard-length delivery, outside off. Gill looks to push but mistimes his shot back to the bowler.

Avesh Khan comes back to target the stumps. This is on middle and it is nudged straight to mid-wicket.

SIX! Excellent shot! Really well played from the young man! Bangs it short and outside off, this one is at 129 clicks. Sudharsan gets on his toes and ramps it over third man and it goes all the way.

Two runs! Good running! On a length and around off, no movement seen for Avesh Khan as well. This is flicked to deep mid-wicket for a couple.

Tails a length ball on the pads. The skipper gets off the mark as he flicks it to deep square leg.

A length ball at 137 kph on middle. Gill defends on the front foot.

Angles across a length ball to the left-hander. A bit of extra bounce as Sudharsan tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Who will bowl from the other end? It will be Avesh Khan.

5 runs off the first over. On a length and tailing on the pads, Sudharsan nudges it to deep square leg and keeps the strike.

Excellent line and length. On a length and on middle, targets the stumps. Sudharsan knocks it down to mid off. Not much swing and as a result the slip is removed.

A good length delivery, around off. Sudharsan gets forward and plays it in front of cover. Another dot.

Trent Boult goes a bit more fuller, this is around off and Sudharsan makes a solid block.

FOUR! Lovely timing. Gujarat are underway! A length ball, just outside off, no movement this time and Sudharsan sweetly punches it through cover-point for a boundary.

A length ball, around off, bit of swing. Sudharsan plays it late and chops it to the left of first slip who collects on the bounce.

Well bowled! Just one! Too full and on off, Hetmyer toe ends his drive to covers for a single. Rajasthan finish with 196 on the board.

Short in length and around off. Samson pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single. One hit away for 200. Can Hetmyer do it?

Wide! That is almost out of the pitch. Well outside off, it is a clear wide.

Wide! Shubman Gill looks under the pump. Takes the review for the wide but it was too short from Yadav and outside off. Sanju on his toes fails to hit it away. Wide stays.

Short of a length and well wide of off. Sanju Samson tries to play the upper-cut but mistimes and it lobs over backward point for a couple of runs.

SIX! THAT IS HUGE! 190 up! Too full and on middle, Sanju Samson hangs on the back foot and smashes it high over long on for a biggie. Skipper giving a grand finish here.

Short of a length and outside off, on the slower side and Hetmyer hits it through point for a single.

SIX! How close can Rajasthan get to 200? This is full and angled outside off. Hetmyer gets low and tonks it over extra-cover for a maximum. Not an easy shot but Hetmyer plays it just on his second ball.

Who will bowl the final over? It will be Umesh Yadav. He has gone for 28 runs in his three overs. Can he keep Rajasthan under 190?

Hetmyer keeps the strike for the final over. On a length and on off, Hetmyer tucks it to square leg for a single. Mohit Sharma gives away 50 runs in his spell.

FOUR! Off the mark in style. Excellent shot. A bit too straight from Mohit Sharma, this is on middle. Hetmyer holds his position and thumps it down the ground for a boundary.

Shimron Hetmyer makes his way out to the centre.

OUT! Catch taken with a bit of drama! On a length and outside off. Parag hits it hard but flat towards long off. Shankar walks back and takes. His momentum was taking him back so Shankar tosses the ball up, comes back inside the play and takes it. Good presence of mind. A good inning comes to an end though.

This is very full and outside off, Riyan Parag crunches it through point for a couple of runs.

SIX! Rajasthan need a strong finish! Parag plays it well here. Anticipates a slower one and stands back, this is short and around off. Parag waits and pulls it over mid-wicket for a biggie.

Wide! Mohit Sharma bangs it short but on the slower side, it rolls over the tramline for a wide.

A length ball, outside off, Sanju Samson plays it down to long on for a single.

Spencer Johnson bowls the yorker, outside off. Riyan Parag swings and misses.

JUST SHORT! Too full and angled across the right-hander. Sanju Samson tries to paddle it over short third man this time but it was too full. He hits it just over the keeper who runs backward and just in front of short third man who dives forward. Luck is against Gujarat you feel.

FOUR! Beautiful! All class from Sanju Samson! Very full and outside off, Sanju Samson anticipates the line and steps across, paddles it over short fine leg for a boundary. Finally he nails this shot.

Mistimes that one! Short of a length and outside off, Parag pulls it to long on for a single.

Very full and well wide of off. Sanju Samson works it on the off side to covers for one.

This is full and around off. Parag steps across to scoop it but miscues and it rolls to short fine leg for a single.

FOUR! What has happened there? Rahul Tewatia has completely lost the flight of the ball. Four! A full toss on middle and it is lofted down to long on. Anyday that would have been taken but Rahul Tewatia actually tripped there while running to his left. It rolls past him for four and that brings up the fifty for the skipper. Third fifty of the season.

Pace-off this time, Mohit Sharma mixing his pace but this one is well over the tramline. Wided. Shubman Gill takes the review for a wide and gets the decision in his favour as Sanju Samson did shuffled across a bit. Okay, the third umpire again wants to check it, this time he says the on-field decision stays. Shubman Gill is clearly livid as the third umpire changed his mind there. He has a chat with the on-field umpire and is furious with the decision.

Better from Mohit! This one is at 132 clicks, very full and wide of off. Sanju Samson fails to dig it out.

Pace-off from Mohit Sharma, bowls it into the wicket on middle. Sanju Samson mistimes his pull behind square on the leg side. The batters call for two and makes it.

WIDE! A bumper, just outside off. Sanju Samson swings and misses. Sanju Samson walks across and has a chat with Parag and takes it upstairs. Looks like it is well over Samson's head. That is a wide says the third umpire.

Sliced and of course no one is catching that one too. Too full and outside off. Riyan Parag swings but slices it up and towards point. Sai Sudharsan runs back and dives but it was just too far away from him. Riyan Parag living a charmed life.

FOUR! Poor from Umesh Yadav and Gujarat can't catch a break! This is full and on off. Riyan Parag brings out the helicopter shot, flick of the wrists to deep mid-wicket. Umesh Yadav tries to catch on the bounce but lets it go through his hands. 100-runs stand between these two as well.

Short of a length and around off. Parag pulls, it goes more off the top edge but it flies to the left of deep square leg for a couple of runs.

An appeal but it was just sliding down. This one lands on middle and was the googly. Sanju Samson goes back to flick but misses. Rashid Khan is done with the ball. Would have loved another wicket for his team here.

This is full and around off, it is tucked in front of deep mid-wicket for one more.

Another single! Floated, full and on off, Sanju Samson plays it down to long off for a single.

QUICK SINGLE! Fuller and around off, Parag bunts it to mid-wicket. Rashid Khan runs across to cut it off. One more.

Bowls it slower, flat and on middle, Sanju Samson works it down to long on for one more.

Tossed up on middle, Parag turns it through mid-wicket for a single.

Strategic Break! Rajasthan are feasting currently. Sanju Samson and Riyan Parag have added 92 runs in 56 balls. The ball is coming nicely onto the bat and these two look in no mood to stop. Gujarat have a lot to think about in this break. Their bowlers are leaking runs. Rashid Khan has just one over left but others have to bowl well in the death phase. 200 looks certain here.

SIX! Gets the distance this time does the Rajasthan skipper! Spencer Johnson bends his back and goes into the wicket, it is not short enough to trouble the batter, over middle, Sanju Samson gets on top of the bounce nicely and flat bats it over mid on. Clears the fence with ease and moves to 44 with the maximum. Rajasthan on the charge, 45 runs off the last three overs.

FOUR! Classy shot! Johnson lands it on a good length, in the channel on off, Sanju Samson opens up his front hip and creams it to the right of extra cover. He also manages to beat long off to his left for a boundary.

Right in the slot from Johnson, on off and middle, Sanju Samson goes deep in the crease and tries to clear mid on. Hits it flat and straight to mid on. The fielder releases the throw quickly and Riyan Parag gets back in the nick of time.

EDGED AND FOUR! Short and angling away from the right-hander, outside off, Sanju Samson throws his hands at it and gets an outside edge that races past deep third for a boundary.

On a length, on middle, Riyan Parag swipes it across the line through mid-wicket for a single.

Hurls it on a back of a length, on middle and leg, Sanju Samson works it to deep backward square leg for a single.

Change in bowling. Spencer Johnson is back in action. He has conceded 13 runs so far from his two overs.

On a back of a length, on middle, Riyan Parag pulls it in front of square on the leg side and collects a couple of runs. 14 runs off the over, another good one for Rajasthan.

SIX! It goes into the stands and Riyan Parag brings up his FIFTY! The purple patch continues for Parag as he gets to his third fifty and he is making Gujarat pay for dropping him twice. Mohit Sharma takes pace off and goes into the deck, over middle, Riyan Parag picks up the change of pace and waits for the ball to arrive. Hammers the pull flat and clears the deep mid-wicket fence for another maximum. The crowd get up on their feet as do the Rajasthan players and support staff in the dugout.

This is on a short of a good length, around off, Sanju Samson makes room for the cut but chops it in front of square on the off side for one.

FOUR! Shot and a half from the Rajasthan skipper! Fuller in length and at pace, on middle, Sanju Samson backs away and drills it inside out as he goes up and over extra cover for a boundary.

Well bowled! Bowls the back-of-the-hand slower delivery, on a good length, outside off, Sanju Samson walks across the stumps to play the scoop. The pace isn't there for Samson to work with and he misses out.

Hurls it on a good length, on middle, Riyan Parag whips it from the crease towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

Another googly from Noor Ahmad, on a nagging length, on middle, Sanju Samson plays it back to the bowler. A great over for Rajasthan, 15 runs off it.

At the stumps, short and flat, Riyan Parag punches it to long off and gets to the other end.

SIX! Picked up beautifully! A bit too straight from Noor Ahmad, full and sliding on the pads, Riyan Parag gets down nice and early and picks up the googly. Slog sweeps it over deep square leg this time for six more runs.

Drops it short and it is a bit slower, outside off, Sanju Samson slaps it down to long off for one more run.

Pulls his length back and dishes out the googly, on off, Riyan Parag plays it in front of point and takes the single.

SIX! In the arc and out of the park! Tosses it up does Noor Ahmad and serves it right in the slot, on middle and leg, Riyan Parag clears his front leg and gets down to nail the slog sweep. Deposits it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie. The 400th six of this year's Indian T20 League and the 50-run stand comes up between these two batters.

Goes pace off does Mohit Sharma and serves it on a good length, around off, Riyan Parag pats it to the left of extra cover and keeps the strike with a single. 7 runs off Mohit's first over.

Length delivery, honing in at the stumps, Sanju Samson presents the full face of the bat and drives it down to long on for a run.

Fuller in length at 131.4 kph, at the stumps, knocked down the ground to long on for a single by Riyan Parag.

At pace, on a good length, outside off, Sanju Samson punches it square to deep point and rotates the strike.

WIDE! Takes pace off and goes into the wicket, slips it beyond the tramline on off. Sanju Samson thinks about having a go but leaves it alone in the end for a wide.

Quick single taken! Lands it on a good length again, on off, Riyan Parag plays it with a straight bat in front of mid off and calls Sanju Samson through for a run.

Angling in, on a good length, on middle and leg, Sanju Samson turns this one through mid-wicket and gets to the other end.

Change in bowling. Time for some pace again as Mohit Sharma is into the attack.

Good running! Turning in, on a nagging length, on middle and leg, Riyan Parag turns this with soft hands and places it in front of deep mid-wicket which allows him to come back for the second run.

This is short and sliding across, on off, Riyan Parag chops it off the bottom part of the bat back to the bowler.

FOUR! Not exactly where he intended but Riyan Parag gets the boundary! Gives the ball air nicely and goes full, turning in, on middle, Riyan Parag clears his front leg and hacks it across the line. Gets it to the left of deep square leg for a boundary.

Loopy delivery, on a fullish length, on middle, Sanju Samson guides it wide of backward point for a single.

Drops it short and gets it to turn away a bit, on off, Riyan Parag rocks back and punches it to wide long off for one.

Tosses it up, full and around off, Sanju Samson presses forward and pushes it to long off for a single.

A dot to end! 8 runs of this one. 21 of the last two overs. Fuller and around off, this is defended out.

FOUR! Rajasthan have shifted gears now. A bit short from Rashid, around off. Riyan Parag opens the face of the bat and plays it past backward point for a boundary. Rajasthan have no option but to take on Gujarat's prime bowler as well and they are doing it brilliantly.

A full toss, outside off, dipping late towards the batter. Sanju Samson plays with an angled bat to backward point for a single.

Flatter and outside off, Riyan Parag cuts it hard and to deep point for a single.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Riyan Parag plays a solid defensive shot.

Two runs! Brilliant running. Too full and on middle, Riyan Parag flicks it in the gap through mid-wicket for a brace.

13 runs of the over. Better one for Rajasthan! Flighted, full and on off, this is pushed to long off for a single.

FIVE RUNS! A gift from Gujarat! Will this break the shackles? Around off. Sanju Samson taps it to backward point for a single. The throw from the fielder is a bit wayward at the bowler's end. Noor Ahmad fails to stop and the back up can't do much either as well. A boundary.

This is just brilliant from Ahmad. So accurate right now. Tossed up on off, a googly. Sanju Samson tries to defend it across but misses.

Fuller and outside off. Riyan Parag crunches it through point for a single.

SIX! That is one way to reply. Rajasthan needed this one badly. Tossed up on middle, Riyan Parag slog-sweeps it. Umesh Yadav in the deep has a shy, he leaps but it just evades his fingers.

Tossed up, full and was the googly, around off. Parag looks to defend but is comprehensively beaten.

A single to end as Riyan Parag plays this full ball to deep mid-wicket. Excellent over yet again from Rashid Khan.

DROPPED! Matthew Wade drops it. Tough one but the keeper needs to take it. Tossed up, around off and spins away. Parag leans to defend but gets a thin edge to the keeper who makes a meal of it. He has dropped the batter who is enjoying life currently. Gujarat will hope this doesn't haunt them much.

Edged again from Sanju Samson! Tossed up, around off, slower through the air. Sanju Samson looks to defend but edges it to third man for one.

50 up for Rajasthan! Floated, full and wide of off, Parag eases it to long off for one more.

Again finds the fielder! Flatter delivery, outside off. Parag hits it hard but to the man at cover.

Bowls it quicker, fuller and around off, Parag pushes it but straight to cover.

A single to end! 6 runs off it. Full and on middle, this is flicked to deep mid-wicket for one more.

BEATEN! Tossed up, full and around off, Parag prods to defend but this one spins past his blade. Not far away from edging this one. Noor Ahmad is mixing things up here.

Two runs now. A bit too short and outside off from Ahmad. Parag goes back and plays it through covers for a couple.

Another single. On the slower side again, full and on off. Sanju Samson leans and pushes it to long off for a single.

Fuller delivery on middle, this is tucked to mid-wicket for a single.

Wide! This is well outside off, fuller and spins more away. Riyan Parag looks to cut but misses.

Noor Ahmad starts with a slower one, full and outside off, Parag knocks it to cover.

Strategic break! Gujarat have started well with the ball and have been rewarded with the wickets of the two Rajasthan openers. The key for them in this middle phase is to not allow a partnership to build and keep chipping away at the wickets, given that the ball has been staying low for the spinners and it will not be easy to chase on this wicket. As for Rajasthan, they have two of their leading run-getters out in the middle and the onus will be on them to navigate through the middle phase. It will be spin from both ends as Noor Ahmad comes into the attack.

EDGED AGAIN! This is full and around off, it lands and spins away, stays a bit low as well. Riyan Parag tries to drive it away but edges it and Matthew Wade fails to cling on low to his right. Excellent over from Khan. At the end of the Powerplay, Rajasthan are 43 for 2.

Thie one is the googly, full and on off, Parag pushes it to cover.

Riyan Parag is in at number 4.

OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Rashid Khan gets the big fish. The centurion from the previous game goes just for 8 runs. Tosses it up yet again, full and on middle. Lands and spins away. Jos Buttler goes back and tries to punch with hard hands but gets an outside edge and Rahul Tewatia at first slip takes a fine catch.

Tosses it up, full and on middle, Jos Buttler turns it straight to mid-wicket.

This one almost dies off the deck. Flatter, outside off, it lands and just doesn't bounce. Jos Buttler looks to cut but misses it completely.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Sanju Samson drills it to long on for a single.

First look at spin as Rashid Khan comes into the attack.

Delivers it on a back of a length, around off, Sanju Samson glides it down to deep third and retains the strike with a single. A wicket-taking over from Umesh but still 13 runs came off it.

FOUR! This is even better! Serves it on a hard length, on middle, Sanju Samson hangs back and meets the ball right under his eyes. Tucks it through mid-wicket and picks up another boundary.

FOUR! Sanju Samson is up and running! Not the best of deliveries from Umesh Yadav as this is short and wide on off, there to be hit, Sanju Samson gets on top of the bounce and frees his arms. Cuts it all along the ground and hits it wide of point for a boundary.

On a good length, at the stumps, Sanju Samson plays it with a straight bat to mid on.

The skipper, Sanju Samson walks out to the middle.

OUT! TAKEN! Excellent catch by Matthew Wade and Gujarat have the first breakthrough! Umesh Yadav continues to bowl it into the deck, over middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal premeditates and walks across to the off side to use the pace and scoop it over the keeper. The ball gets big on him and it brushes the gloves on its way to the keeper. Matthew Wade reacts quickly and times the jump to perfection. Goes after it with both hands and snaffles it safely.

FOUR! Up and over! Umesh Yadav bowls it on a back of a length, on middle and leg, Yashasvi Jaiswal clears his front leg and picks up the length early. Lofts it over mid on and it almost went the distance for a maximum.

Strays on the pads slightly and lands it on a back of a length, Jos Buttler hangs back and nudges it in front of square on the leg side for a couple of runs.

In the channel on off, on a length, Yashasvi Jaiswal knocks it in front of mid off and gets to the other end.

Angling away from over the wicket, on a good length, on off, Jos Buttler moves to the off side for the scoop but the ball is not full enough. Toe-ends the shot beside the pitch on the leg side. They cross.

Angling in a touch, on the fifth stump line, on a good length, Yashasvi Jaiswal tries to force it through the off side. He does not get the desired width and he chops it wide of point for one.

Tap and run! On a good length, slanting back into the right-hander, on middle, Jos Buttler pushes it in front of mid off and takes a quick single.

Pitched up by Spencer Johnson, on off, Jos Buttler stays put and drives it straight to cover.

FOUR! Two in two for Yashasvi Jaiswal and this should help him feel a lot better. Umesh continues to bowl it into the wicket, around off, Yashasvi Jaiswal gets the width he needs and he does not miss out. Hits it to the left of extra cover this time for four more runs.

FOUR! Gets it through! This is on a hard length, just outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal backs away nice and early and frees his arms to slap it between cover and point for a boundary.

Gets away with it! A bit too straight from Umesh, on a back of a length, at the hips, there to be put away, Yashasvi Jaiswal loses his shape a bit as he looks to pull it away. Gets it off the inner half of the bat and picks out the man at short fine leg. Three dots on the trot.

Cramps the batter for room again by serving it on a back of a length, on middle and leg, Yashasvi Jaiswal pats it in front of mid on. Mohit Sharma swoops in quickly and prevents the quick single.

A hint of away shape for Umesh, on a back of a length, on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal gets on his toes and blocks it out with a straight bat back to the bowler.

Serves it on a hard length, top of off, Jos Buttler does not move his feet and works it off the inner half of the bat to the right of mid on for a single.

FOUR! Better from Yashasvi Jaiswal and he gets the reward! On a short of a length, around off, Yashasvi Jaiswal waits on it and rides the bounce well. Dabs it to the right of backward point and gets it well wide of deep third for a boundary.

Beaten! At 137.4 kph, back of a length, outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal goes for the cut but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Much closer to the off-stump line this time from Spencer Johnson, on a hard length, Yashasvi Jaiswal hangs back and punches it on the bounce to cover-point.

Play and a miss! Width on offer on off, short in length, Yashasvi Jaiswal tries to latch onto the width but connects with thin air as the ball goes past the outside edge.

Delivers it on a length, in the channel on off, Jos Buttler pushes at it and gets an outside edge that rolls down to deep third for a single.

Begins from over the wicket and angles it across, on a hard length, on off, Jos Buttler allows the ball to come to him and punches it sweetly through covers. Gets off the mark with a couple of runs.

Who will bowl from the other end? It is Spencer Johnson.

Almost dragged it on! Slanting across the left-hander, on a good length, outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal throws his hands at it and gets an inside edge that sneaks past the stumps. It rolls towards the fine leg fence where the keeper, Matthew Wade gives it a chase and cuts it off. Two runs taken.

FOUR! Yashasvi Jaiswal threads the needle this time and Rajasthan are away! Umesh Yadav pulls his length back and bowls it around off, Yashasvi Jaiswal plays it right under his eyes. Punches it along the ground and gets it through covers for the first boundary.

Goes full in search of swing and serves it in the channel on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal frees his arms and drives it straight to cover.

Hits the deck hard again, on a back of a length, on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal gets on top of the bounce and defends it out with a straight bat.

Gets a hint of inward movement, on a short of a length, on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal hops back and rides the bounce to stab it down the deck.

Starts from over the wicket and serves a bit of a loosener, on a back of a length, near the tramline on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal is happy to let that one go.

We are all set. The players are out in the middle. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler to open for Rajasthan. Jaiswal to face Umesh Yadav up first. Watch out for some swing. A slip in place. Let's go...

Jos Buttler is up for a quick chat. He says the feeling is great in the group. A lot of individuals standing up and a lot of players have been together for many years which helps a lot as well. Tells it is more mentally when you underperform sometimes but he tries to cut the noise out. Shares Ravichandran Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal have been brilliant in the middle phase and Trent Boult with the new ball. Reckons he has a good relationship with Samson and says he tries to help out whenever he can.

The skipper of Rajasthan, Sanju Samson says that they would have bowled first as well. On this being his 50th game as a captain in the Indian T20 League, he replies that it has been a special journey and it would not have been possible without the support of the team. States that despite winning all four games, there have been challenges off the field in terms of fitness and form. Mentions that their focus has been on taking care of the process and want to continue doing the same.

The captain of Gujarat, Shubman Gill says they will bowl first as they want to chase with the conditions around. Tells it is not easy to set up the playing XI with a lot of injuries around. Informs about the two changes with Matthew Wade coming in for Kane Williamson and Abhinav Manohar replaces BR Sharath. Reckons they were in a good position in the last two games but it is just about finishing in crunch situations and hopes to do it this time around. Mentions he doesn't think of captaincy much while batting.

Impact players nominated by Gujarat - BR Sharath, Shahrukh Khan, Darshan Nalkande, Sai Kishore and Manav Suthar.

Gujarat (Playing XI) - Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (C), Vijay Shankar, Abhinav Manohar (In for BR Sharath), Matthew Wade (WK) (In for Kane Williamson), Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Mohit Sharma, Umesh Yadav, Noor Ahmad, Spencer Johnson.

Impact players nominated by Rajasthan - Rovman Powell, Tanush Kotian, Shubham Dubey, Keshav Maharaj and Navdeep Saini.

Rajasthan (Playing XI) - Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (C/WK), Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Kuldeep Sen (In for Nandre Burger), Yuzvendra Chahal.

TOSS - The flip of the coin lands in the favour of Gujarat and they have elected to BOWL first.

UPDATE - We have official confirmation. The toss will take place at 7.25 pm IST (1.55 pm GMT), with the first ball set to be bowled at 7.40 pm IST (2.10 pm GMT). Just a small delay before we get going.

UPDATE - 7 pm IST (1.30 pm GMT) - The toss has been officially delayed due to RAIN. The good news is the ground staff have removed one of the covers and even the rain has completely stopped. The players are out to do their drills as well. Let's hope for more good news.

UPDATE - 6.44 pm IST (1.14 pm GMT) - Not what you expect in April but it is raining currently and the covers are put on. It's windy and we expect it to be a passing shower. Let's hope so. Stay tuned for other updates.

PITCH REPORT - Mpumelelo Mbangwa is near the deck. He starts by informing that it is a windy evening and that the wind will be a factor that the players will have to take into account. States that 70 metres and 62 metres are the dimensions of the square boundaries, while the straight boundary is 79 metres. Aaron Finch joins him and says that there is a hint of grass, but it looks like a really good wicket. Hopes that the grass will result in more pace as compared to the games played earlier at this venue. Opines that there will be movement with the new ball, and therefore, the opening batters should look to play straight. Expects the pitch to get slower as the game progresses. Feels that there will not be much dew, given the overcast conditions. Mbangwa says that there might be rain later on and reckons that it might influence the decision at the toss. Ends by saying that the team batting first will have to get close to 185 to feel comfortable.

The previous season's runners-up, Gujarat, have blown hot and cold and are striving to get their campaign on track. The Shubman Gill-led unit is coming off a two-game losing streak and will be desperate to return to winning ways. Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill have shouldered the scoring responsibilities admirably, but the contributions from Kane Williamson and Vijay Shankar have fallen short of expectations. With the anticipation of David Miller's return after missing a couple of games, Gujarat hopes to bolster their batting prowess. Rashid Khan's impact has been subdued compared to his usual standards, placing added responsibility on the shoulders of Mohit Sharma, Umesh Yadav, and Spencer Johson to rise to the occasion against Rajasthan's formidable batting unit. Will Gujarat halt the juggernaut of high-flying Rajasthan? We shall find out. Toss and team news coming up in a bit.

After 23 games in the 17th edition of the Indian T20 League, Rajasthan stand tall as the sole unbeaten team, displaying flawless performances thus far. Following a playoff miss last year, Sanju Samson and his team seem determined to make amends, embodying a squad with a clear mission. The Sawai Mansingh Stadium has transformed into an impregnable fortress for the men in pink, securing victories in all three matches played here so far. While Yashasvi Jaiswal is yet to find his rhythm, Sanju Samson and Riyan Parag have compensated admirably, with Jos Buttler's stellar century in the last encounter against Bengaluru adding to their firepower. Yuzvendra Chahal has shone brightly in the spin department, while the left-arm seam duo of Trent Boult and Nandre Burger has provided exemplary performances in the pace department.

Hello and a warm welcome, folks, to our coverage of match number 24 of the 2024 Indian T20 League, where Rajasthan take on Gujarat at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. 'Pink City' is set for a showdown between two teams with divergent forms. If the previous matches at this venue in the season are any indication, brace yourselves for another high-scoring encounter.

... MATCH DAY ...

Get ready for an intriguing showdown as the Rajasthan face off against the Gujarat at the iconic Sawai Mansingh Stadium. Rajasthan has been the team to beat, winning all four of their matches this season. Jos Buttler's sensational century in the last game against Bangalore showcased the sheer dominance of the Rajasthan batting lineup. With Sanju Samson's solid contributions and Riyan Parag's explosive form, their batting unit looks formidable and the only thing missing is a Yashasvi Jaiswal playing to his full potentia. Trent Boult and Nandre Burger have been relentless with the new ball, while Avesh Khan has stepped up in the absence of Sandeep Sharma as a decent death bowler. The duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal adds depth and potency to their spin department, making Rajasthan a force to be reckoned with. They'll be aiming to maintain their unbeaten streak and continue their march towards the top of the table. Meanwhile, Gujarat finds themselves in a spot of bother after a string of inconsistent performances. Captain Shubman Gill's leadership has been commendable, but he'll need more support from the batting lineup, especially with Wriddhiman Saha nursing an injury. Sai Sudharsan has been a standout performer, but the likes of Vijay Shankar and Rahul Tewatia need to step up to the plate. The absence of David Miller further compounds their woes, putting more pressure on the middle order but the inclusion of Kane Williamson adds more balance. On the bowling front, Umesh Yadav's resurgence and Mohit Sharma's stunning displays have been positives, but they'll need to contain the rampant Rajasthan batters. Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad provide a formidable spin duo, while the inclusion of Azmatullah Omarzai adds an extra dimension to their pace attack if needed. With both teams boasting a wealth of talent and firepower, expect a high-octane clash filled with twists and turns. Gujarat will be eager to become the first team to halt Rajasthan's winning streak and inject new life into their campaign. On the other hand, Rajasthan will be determined to maintain their unbeaten record and assert their dominance in the tournament. It's a battle of nerves and skill, and only time will tell which team emerges victorious in this epic encounter.