Rajasthan Royals seized control of their IPL 2026 clash against Gujarat Titans with a decisive spell from Ravi Bishnoi, whose brilliance in the 13th over shifted the momentum dramatically in Ahmedabad. At a stage where GT were looking to accelerate, Bishnoi’s variations exposed the middle order and triggered a mini-collapse that put RR firmly on top.
The breakthrough came off the very first ball of the over. Bishnoi outfoxed Glenn Phillips with a cleverly disguised googly, pitching it on a length that cramped the batter for room. Phillips attempted an ambitious pull but failed to time it cleanly, sending the ball towards long-on where Jofra Archer judged it well and completed a sharp low catch under pressure.
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Bishnoi struck again just two deliveries later, this time removing Washington Sundar with another deceptive googly. Sundar, looking to dominate, tried to whip the ball across the line but misread the variation completely. The mistimed shot went straight to deep mid-wicket, where Ravindra Jadeja safely pouched the catch to complete the double blow.
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In the space of three deliveries, Bishnoi turned a stable Gujarat Titans innings into a precarious one. His control, variation, and ability to read the batters’ intent proved crucial on a surface that already offered some assistance to spin.
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With earlier contributions from Rajasthan’s bowlers and a strong platform built by their batters, this spell further tilted the contest in RR’s favour. Moments like these underline how quickly T20 games can change, and Bishnoi’s over was a perfect example of impact bowling at its finest.
