In TATA IPL 2026’s double-header, Delhi Capitals crushed Mumbai Indians with Sameer Rizvi’s 90-run knock, while Rajasthan Royals edged Gujarat Titans in a thrilling final-over finish. Tushar Deshpande’s precise bowling and Riyan Parag’s captaincy were pivotal, with Ravi Bishnoi’s leg-spin also impressing, highlighting a high-octane start to the season.

In TATA IPL 2026's first double-header, Delhi Capitals secured a dominant victory over Mumbai Indians in the day game, while Rajasthan Royals snatched a tense win over Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad powered by Tushar Deshpande's final over. Speaking on Star Sports' 'Amul Cricket Live', JioStar experts Dale Steyn and Sanjay Bangar spotlighted RR's win, Deshpande's bowling, Riyan Parag's captaincy and DC's Sameer Rizvi's crucial 90-run knock against MI on a slow pitch.

Speaking on Star Sports’ 'Amul Cricket Live', JioStar expert Dale Steyn shared his thoughts on Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals:

"This match between GT and RR is easily the best game of TATA IPL 2026. In the latter half of the season, when the playoff spots will be decided, GT will look at this match and wonder how many opportunities they had to win it. But they did not capitalize and let the match slip away. RR are going to be really happy with this win. Their last victory against CSK, they did not have to work hard to secure it. But here against GT, the match went down to the final over and RR were forced to do everything they could to seal the win. Last season, Rajasthan had a heartbreaker of an IPL season. They lost matches by small margins. They missed out on golden opportunities to seal the win. They could not convert the chances into victories. But this season, RR is looking like a different team. A side that is determined to try every trick up their sleeve to ensure they don't go empty-handed without sealing the win. This hard-fought victory over GT will have a huge positive impact on the RR players in their upcoming games."

On how Tushar Deshpande outsmarted Rashid Khan in the final over: