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IPL 2026 Updates: GT vs RR: Royals opt to bat; Gill misses out

Sat, 04 April 2026

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19:20

Rashid Khan captains Gujarat Titans

Have a look at the Playing XIs:

Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (Wicketkeeper), Riyan Parag (Captain), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma.

Impact subs: Ravi Bishnoi, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Shubham Dubey, Brijesh Sharma, Ravi Singh.

Gujarat Titans: Kumar Kushagra, Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (Wicketkeeper), Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan (Captain), Kagiso Rabada, Ashok Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.

Impact subs: Shahrukh Khan, Jason Holder, Manav Suthar, Anuj Rawat, Jayant Yadav.

19:17

Rashid Khan captains GT in Gill's absence

Rajasthan Royals skipper Riyan Parag has won the toss and has opted to bat first in their IPL 2026 match against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Hyderabad.

Shubman Gill, who has muscle spasm, sits out and the Titans will be led by Rashid Khan. Kumar Kushagra comes in place of Gill.

RR have made two changes; Tushar Deshpande coming in for Brijesh Sharma and Shubham Dubey replacing Ravi Bishnoi.

Titans stand-in skipper Rashid Khan said: "We wanted to bowl first. Gill has a muscle spasm, hopefully he will be back soon. Kumar Kushagra is playing his first game and look forward to see him play. We played good cricket in the last game as well. Was a good game. We need to bring out 100 percent here."

RR skipper Riyan Parag said: We are going to be batting first. We got to assess and adapt to different conditions. Hopefully we will put up a good score around 210 and defend it later on. We want to be a team that can play in all conditions. I want it to be a team that is flexible. We don't want to play one brand of cricket. We don't want to be a team that only scores or bowls for 200 runs or 250 runs. I think, like I said, I want us to assess the pitch, play through all conditions that the IPL offers to us, and be good at it." it.

19:06

Rizvi shines as DC crush MI by 6 wickets

DC 164-4 (18.1 Ovs) vs MI 162-6 | SCORECARD

Delhi Capitals have now pulled off two successful run-chases in a row!

The first ten overs of their innings looked a lot like Mumbai's approach, but Sameer Rizvi led the charge, keeping his cool and punishing the bowlers when it mattered.

With his brilliance at the heart of the chase, DC wrapped up a six-wicket win with 11 balls to spare, much to the delight of their fans.

19:04

Rizvi shines as DC crush MI by 6 wickets

DC 164-4 (18.1 Ovs) vs MI 162-6 | SCORECARD

Shardul Thakur comes into the attack. Tristan Stubbs punches one to long-on for a single, and David Miller responds with a boundary. A quick single follows. Stubbs jabs another ball toward long-on for one run, and Miller nudges one to long-off. The over ends with a dot ball.

8 runs off the over, and after 18 overs, DC are 160-4, needing just 3 runs from 13 balls.

The finish is tantalizingly close, with the South African duo in perfect control.

Corbin Bosch is on strike, and David Miller wastes no time -- he smashes it for four!

Delhi Capitals chase down 162 with 6 wickets in hand.

A composed finish from Miller and Stubbs sees DC over the line in style.

19:00

Rizvi falls just short after explosive 90

DC 152-4 (17 Ovs) vs MI 162-6 | SCORECARD

Corbin Bosch returns, and Sameer Rizvi drags one through midwicket for two runs, taking him to 90.

But the party ends there -- Rizvi is out, caught by Tilak Varma! A high shot, and it's the end of an incredible innings. He departs for 90 off 51 balls, leaving DC and fans disappointed but applauding a truly blistering knock.

Rizvi's timing, power, and composure were a treat to watch, and his innings will be remembered despite falling just short of a century.

The hero of DC's win against LSG, Tristan Stubbs, is at the crease and gets off the mark with a single. Two South Africans now at the crease to take DC home. David Miller drives to cover for no run, and the next three balls are dots in a row -- a tight over!

Just 3 runs off it with a wicket, and after 17 overs, DC are 152-4, needing 11 runs from 18 balls. The finish is tense, but the South African duo looks ready to take charge.

18:51

Delhi close in on target

DC 149-3 (16 Ovs) vs MI 162-6 | SCORECARD

Jasprit Bumrah is back, and David Miller eases one through wide mid-off for a single. Sameer Rizvi dabs late to the left of short third man, but Shardul Thakur makes a brilliant stop, saving what would have been four runs! Miller then punishes the next delivery for his first boundary of the innings with perfect timing. A slower ball outside off is called wide, Bumrah appeals for a review, but MI take it and the decision stays -- clearly over the batter's head. Miller then dispatches another four, nearly punishing a yorker, and defends the last ball.

11 runs off the over. After 16 overs, DC are 149-3, needing 14 runs from 24 balls.

18:44

Rizvi on fire, DC stay strong

DC 138-3 (15 Ovs) vs MI 162-6 | SCORECARD

Shardul Thakur replaces Bumrah, and Sameer Rizvi welcomes him with a cracking boundary. He misses a slower ball that trickles off the belly -- leg bye called. David Miller pushes one to cover for a single. Rizvi is now all about boundaries! A wide is called, then a short ball comes closer but he ends the over with a huge six.

He's now 13 short of a hundred, and the chase is heating up: DC need 25 runs from 30 balls.

18:40

Rizvi on fire, DC stay strong

DC 121-3 (14 Ovs) vs MI 162-6 | SCORECARD

Jasprit Bumrah is back to put a brake on the scoring. Rizvi swings and misses, then guides one to short third -- no run. Bumrah appeals for LBW with confidence, but it's not given, and no review is taken. David Miller defends the rest of the over.

Just 1 run off it -- after 13 overs, DC are 108-3.

Deepak Chahar comes back into the attack. Rizvi welcomes him with a boundary, but is restricted next ball by pace. A missed yorker is picked up in style, and Rizvi responds with a huge six, only for Mitch Santner to dive and hold onto his right shoulder to save a boundary. A slower bouncer beats Rizvi, but he flicks the next ball to midwicket for a single.

13 runs off the over -- DC are 121-3 after 14 overs, needing 42 from 36 balls.

18:33

Rizvi smashes fifty

DC 107-3 (12 Ovs) vs MI 162-6 | SCORECARD

Mayank Markande is back into the attack. David Miller flicks one to midwicket for a single. A googly beats Sameer Rizvi, but he responds in style -- huge six to bring up his fifty! And he doesn't stop there, smashing another massive six. Rizvi has truly come to the party, delighting DC fans with clean, powerful hitting -- a real treat to watch!

A cut to cover yields no run, and a single off the last ball ends the over. 14 runs from the over. After 12 overs, DC are 107-3, needing 56 from 48 balls.

18:25

Rizvi on fire for Delhi!

DC 93-3 (11 Ovs) vs MI 162-6 | SCORECARD

Corbin Bosch returns to the attack. Sameer Rizvi starts cautiously with a drive to point for no run, but then punishes Bosch with back-to-back boundaries. A swing and a miss doesn't bother him -- he follows it up with a cracking six, and then another huge six, taking him to 45 off 29 balls. A flurry of 20 runs off the over!

After 11 overs, DC are 93-3, needing 70 runs from 54 balls.

18:21

Big blow for DC, Nissanka falls for 44

DC 73-3 (10 Ovs) vs MI 162-6 | SCORECARD

Santner is back into the attack. Sameer Rizvi gets off the mark in style with a boundary, followed by a single. Pathum Nissanka goes after a full ball with a sweep toward deep midwicket, but Tilak Varma makes a smart stop. Rizvi takes another single. Disaster strikes for Delhi -- Nissanka skies one, and Mayank Markande sprints from short fine leg to grab a sensational catch! A huge wicket for MI; Nissanka departs for 44 off 30 balls.

David Miller is the new batter and defends the last ball of the over.

7 runs and a wicket off the over, DC are 73-3 after 10 overs.

18:17

Santner, Markande keep DC in check

DC 66-2 (9 Ovs) vs MI 162-6 | SCORECARD

Corbin Bosch comes into the attack. Sameer Rizvi goes up in the air but lands safely in the midwicket region for a single.Oh no -- a drop! Pathum Nissanka steps across and flicks, but Naman Dhir can't hold on at deep backward square leg. Both hands in, but the ball slips through.

Bosch bowls a wide next, then Rizvi responds with a much-needed six, followed by a single. A yorker just outside off is drilled to mid-off for another single, and one more single ends the over.

12 runs from the over -- DC are 66-2 after 9 overs, needing 97 from 66 balls.

Strategic timeout called.

18:10

Santner, Markande keep DC in check

DC 54-2 (8 Ovs) vs MI 162-6 | SCORECARD

Santner continues. Pathum Nissanka drives to the right of cover -- a half-stop and they scamper for a single. Sameer Rizvi swings early and misses, getting struck high on the body. A brief appeal from Santner, but he knows it's too high. Rizvi then slams a boundary off the next ball. A caught-behind appeal goes unheeded, and a single off the last ball ends the over. 6 runs off it -- DC are 48-2 after 7 overs.

Mayank Markande comes into the attack. Rizvi and Nissanka exchange singles, a leg-wide is called, and Rizvi slaps one to cover for no run. Three more singles are added.

6 runs off the over, DC are 54-2 after 8 overs, needing 109 runs from 72 balls.

18:01

Bumrah strangles Delhi

DC 42-2 (6 Ovs) vs MI 162-6 | SCORECARD

Impact substitute for MI -- Markande comes in, replacing Rohit Sharma. Jasprit Bumrah to close out the powerplay.

Pathum Nissanka tries to pull early but only catches the toe-end -- the ball rolls to the off-side with no runs. A slower ball outside off is heaved past square leg for a single. Sameer Rizvi pushes one early, but it rolls back to the bowler. Nissanka drives to the left of mid-off for another single, and Rizvi defends the final ball.

Just 3 runs off the over -- a tight finish to the powerplay. After 6 overs, DC are 42-2, needing 121 runs from 85 balls.

18:00

Nissanka revelling under pressure

DC 39-2 (5 Ovs) vs MI 162-6 | SCORECARD

Mitch Santner comes into the attack. Pathum Nissanka starts with a flourish, smashing back-to-back boundaries before defending the next delivery. The batters exchange singles, and 10 runs come off the over -- Delhi Capitals are 23-2 after 4 overs.

Shardul Thakur is brought into the attack. Sameer Rizvi squeezes out a single on the off-side. Nissanka responds in style -- huge six, followed by a boundary, showing he's thriving under pressure.

Another boundary and a single close out the over, 16 runs from it, taking DC to 39-2 after 5 overs. They now need 124 runs from 90 balls.

17:54

Delhi struggle at 13-2

DC 13-2 (3 Ovs) vs MI 162-6 | SCORECARD

Deepak Chahar continues. Pathum Nissanka starts cautiously -- drives straight to mid-off, then nudges one to point, but no runs come off either. He finally finds some relief with a well-struck boundary -- much needed for Delhi!

Almost a spectacular return catch! Chahar stretches out his right hand, but the ball pops out. It was hit hard, and Santner at mid-off rushes in to intercept, saving what looked like a certain boundary. A push to mid-on yields no runs.

5 runs off the over, and Delhi Capitals are 13-2 after 3 overs.

17:42

Delhi lose 2 quick wkts, horror start

DC 8-2 (2 Ovs) vs MI 162-6 | SCORECARD

KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka are at the crease for Delhi, with Rahul on strike. Deepak Chahar opens the attack.

Nissanka gets off the mark with a single, whipping it backward of square on the on-side. Chahar bowls a short ball outside off, and Nissanka punches it to cover-point -- caught brilliantly by Ryan Rickelton! Then, KL Rahul falls cheaply for 1 off 3 balls. A fuller delivery angling down leg traps him as he shuffles across for a flick; he edges it thinly. KL knew it had gone and trudges back -- a horror start for Delhi!

Nitish Rana is the new batter. He defends the last two.

Jasprit Bumrah from the other end. Pathum Nissanka gets off the mark with a crisp boundary, and backing up with a single.

But disaster strikes again for Delhi -- Nitish Rana is run out for a duck! A lethal, pinpoint throw from Bumrah catches him short at the bowler's end. Early strife continues for the Capitals.

Impact sub Sameer Rizvi walks in as the new batter. and he is off the mark with a single.