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The playoff clash between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals at Narendra Modi Stadium turned into this kind of intense, almost back and forth thriller between two power packed IPL sides. Gujarat Titans leaned on disciplined bowling, a bit of smart planning and steady partnerships, while Rajasthan Royals went with fearless attacking cricket, pretty sure of themselves , and showing aggression in bursts. RR's batting order, steered by fast-sparking stroke-makers, kind of took over the match with clear intent and those big scoring shots. Their bowlers too responded under pressure, timing things well and squeezing crucial moments when it mattered. Even though GT had the home advantage and an strong grasp of Ahmedabad conditions , Rajasthan Royals looked better , across the board, and ended up locking a rather impressive 47 run win. This result pretty much solidified RR's standing as one of the toughest contenders heading toward the Indian Premier League 2026 final. Meanwhile Gujarat Titans were left disappointed, because they just couldn't match Rajasthan's tempo, and their execution on the big stage didn't really land , not in the way it needed to.