Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag revealed that wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel played a key role in a crucial tactical call late in the game, suggesting that Jofra Archer bowl the 19th over during their dramatic six-run win over Gujarat Titans in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Defending 210, Rajasthan were under pressure in the closing stages of Gujarat’s chase as stand-in skipper Rashid Khan and Kagiso Rabada threatened to pull off a stunning finish. With the match heading into the final two overs, Parag said the plan was to attack the stumps with pace and keep the batters from freeing their arms.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
“It was just incredible. Took a chance - to go full and fast, and the boys delivered. I was so excited they executed the way they wanted,” Riyan Parag said after the game.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Parag revealed he had initially considered altering the bowling order at the death but eventually stuck with Archer for the penultimate over after a timely suggestion from Jurel, who had earlier starred with the bat with a crucial knock. “I was actually going to switch the order, but credit to Jurel - he asked me to go with Jofra for the 19th,” he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Archer’s pace and accuracy ensured Rajasthan regained control of the contest, leaving the Titans needing 11 runs in the final over. Tushar Deshpande then held his nerve brilliantly, delivering a series of pinpoint yorkers to restrict Gujarat and seal a thrilling victory for the Royals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Parag revealed he had initially considered altering the bowling order at the death but eventually stuck with Archer for the penultimate over after a timely suggestion from Jurel, who had earlier starred with the bat with a crucial knock. “I was actually going to switch the order, but credit to Jurel - he asked me to go with Jofra for the 19th,” he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Jurel had earlier laid the foundation for Rajasthan’s imposing total with a superb innings in the middle order, helping his side post 210\/6 before their bowlers held their nerve in a tense finish to clinch a memorable win.<\/p>\r\n\r\n