AHMEDABAD – The Rajasthan Royals (RR) continued their dominant start to the 2026 season, securing a vital victory over the Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The win keeps the Royals at the top of the points table, while the Titans remain winless in the tournament so far.
Ashok Sharma Sets Speed Record
The highlight of the match was a historic display of pace by Ashok Sharma, who delivered the fastest ball of IPL 2026 so far, clocked at 154.2 kmph. Sharma’s raw speed early in the innings put the Titans’ top order under immense pressure from the outset.
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Ashok Sharma records the 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 at 1⃣5⃣4⃣.2⃣ kmph 🔥
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Bishnoi and Rashid Battle in the Desert
The Gujarat Titans’ chase never truly gained momentum as Ravi Bishnoi delivered a clinical spell that “dented” their progress. Despite a resilient “fighting” effort from Rashid Khan, who attempted to drag the Titans back into the contest, the Royals’ bowling unit proved too strong to overcome.
Current Standings and Key Performances
With this victory, Rajasthan Royals solidify their position as the team to beat this season.
- Rajasthan Royals: Move further ahead at POS 1 in the standings.
- Gujarat Titans: Continue to languish at the bottom of the table, still searching for their first points of the campaign.
- Orange Cap Update: While the Royals celebrate their win, Sameer Rizvi of the Delhi Capitals remains the overall leading run-scorer of the tournament with 160 runs, following his masterclass against Mumbai Indians earlier today.
What’s Next in IPL 2026?
The action continues tomorrow, April 5, with another high-profile double-header:
- Match 10: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) vs. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
- Match 11: A legendary rivalry resumes as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) host Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
For real-time updates and full match centers, fans can visit the official IPL website.
