Shubman Gill steered Gujarat Titans to a dominant win over Rajasthan Royals in their RR vs GT showdown on May 9, 2026. The skipper held the innings together with a smooth 74, powering his team to a huge 230 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. Even with the pitch offering some grip for the spinners, Gill stayed aggressive enough to keep the run rate well above par all evening. Rajasthan never really handled the scoreboard pressure and ended up 77 runs short as the Titans’ attack made the most.
What did Shubman Gill say after the RR vs GT IPL 2026 game?
Speaking after the game, Shubman Gill was clearly pleased with how the team stuck to the plan. He mentioned they finished with about 15 runs more than a typical winning score, which gave them some breathing room during the middle overs. With the ball turning sharply, the batters decided to go hard at the seamers during the power play to keep the momentum up. This aggressive approach forced the Rajasthan bowlers into a defensive shell, letting Gujarat control the rhythm from the jump.
The scoring dipped a bit in the middle of the innings, but the Titans finished strong, finding the ropes several times in the final over. Gill pointed out that taking early wickets is still the heart of their defence, as it lets the bowlers keep those attacking fields in place. By knocking over the top order early, the Titans effectively killed off any hope of a Royals comeback.
The captain also cleared up a quick injury scare with his ankle, saying he felt a sharp tweak while out in the field. The pain went away after about half an hour, though, and he’s fully expected to lead the team in their next home game. Fans will be breathing a sigh of relief knowing their captain is good to go for the next round. It was a complete team effort, leaving Shubman Gill feeling great about the momentum they’ve built coming out of this RR vs GT clash.
"Very happy, this was a clean win for us. We got 10-15 runs extra on the board. It wasn't easy against the spinners. We got 230 runs, we always knew we are going to have a good game after that power play. That's what we thought as well, just keep the bowlers under pressure. It wasn't easy against spinners.
There were a few overs where we didn't get boundaries, but we covered it well in the last over. Taking wickets upfront gives our bowlers a chance to attack. That's the thought process, always keep attacking and keep taking wickets. Very happy. Our next game is at home. I twisted my ankle, but it settled a bit after half an hour."
