RR vs GT IPL 2024: Rashid Khan-Rahul Tewatia Join To End Rajasthan Royals' Unbeaten Run, Twitterati Trigger Meme Fest

Jaipur, Apr 10: The age-old saying in cricket, 'It's never over until the last ball is bowled', once again came true as Gujarat Titans defeated Rajasthan Royals by 3 wickets in a last-ball thriller to stop RR's winning streak in IPL 2024.

The never-give-up attitude from Shah Rukh Khan, Rashid Khan, and Rahul Tewatia in the death overs helped Gujarat Titans come back from nowhere to pull off a thrilling three-wicket win at Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Wednesday (April 10), ending the hosts' unbeaten run in the tournament.

With 42 required off the last 18 balls, Gujarat needed a spirited effort from Rashid and Tewatia after the dismissal of Shah Rukh (14 off 8) at a crunch moment. The duo of Rashid and Rahul - who have done it in the past for GT - showcased the nerves of steel to take their team across the winning line.

With 15 required from the final over, Rashid - who had a brilliant outing with the ball - first hit Avesh Khan for a six, and later scored the remaining nine runs and stunned the packed stadium.

Former Gujarat, captain Shubman Gill (72 off 44) fought a lonely battle for the major part of Titans' innings before Tewatia (22 off 11) and Rashid pulled the rabbit out of the hat in a last-ball finish.

Sanju Samson (68 not out off 38) and Riyan Parag (76 off 48) continued their red-hot form in the competition and slammed imperious fifties to power Rajasthan Royals to 196 for three after being asked to bat first.

For his match-winning effort, Rashid - the star from Afghanistan - was named the player of the match. Rashid said, "Winning the game is more pleasing for me. Happy that I landed the ball where I wanted today and that gave me energy with the bat as well maybe."

Titans' improbable win over Royals - their joint-highest successful run chase in the competition - stunned one and all. Users on X, formerly known as Twitter, were stunned by the way the Sanju Samson-led side gifted the match away to the opposition and flooded the micro-blogging site with funny memes.

Former India cricketer-turned-commentator Anjum Chopra wrote on X, "Wait... till the last ball is played. Then we will know who the winner is... that's every game's story in #IPL #RRvGT."

Veteran commentator Harsha Bhogle posted on X, "I am fascinated by how the modern player looks at targets. They are so nonchalant about 45 in 3 overs. "Just need to hit 3-4 sixes". Begs the question: how much is enough and what is the impact sub going to do to our game."

How Gujarat Titans turned things around in the run chase.

Memes galore after GT's sensational win and this is how they reacted:

Another user praised the nonchalant attitude of Gujarat Titans batters after seeing a target of 197 runs on the board.

Another funny meme showed Rashid Khan commanding respect from his teammates after his all-round show in Jaipur.

An iconic meme from Rajnikanth's movie

RR captain Sanju Samson for not using Trent Boult in the death overs also garnered sharp criticism and invited memes.