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Rahul Tewatia shatters MS Dhoni's record with spirited innings vs RCB
Gujarat Titans' explosive batter Rahul Tewatia was the lone fighter for the side during their clash against RCB in Qualifier 1 on Tuesday, blazing a splendid 68 off 33 balls. However, his fighting knock did not change the outcome of the match, with GT sinking to a 92-run defeat, paving the way for RCB's qualification into the final of IPL 2026. Yet, Tewatia's timely knock helped GT manage to bring up 162 before being folded in 19.3 overs.
Chasing the target of 255, GT got off to an unimaginable start following the quick dismissals of openers Sai Sudharsan and captain Shubman Gill, departing for 14 and 2, respectively. With regular blows, GT were reduced to 51-5 in the powerplay that completely snatched the momentum away from them.
That's when Tewatia stood tall to rescue the side from suffering the heaviest defeat in the history of IPL playoffs with a spirited performance. Meanwhile, during his innings Tewatia also shattered MS Dhoni's record for the highest score by any player batting at No. 7 or lower in an IPL playoff match. Earlier, the record was held by MS Dhoni after he scored 63 unbeaten for CSK in the IPL 2013 final against Mumbai Indians.
(Highest scores by No. 7 or lower batter in IPL playoffs match)
Rahul Tewatia - 68 off 43 balls vs GT - 2026
MS Dhoni - 63* off 45 balls vs MI - 2013
Brad Hodge - 54* off 29 balls vs SRH - 2013
Andre Russell - 49* off 25 balls vs RR - 2018
Carlos Brathwaite - 43* off 29 balls vs CSK - 2018
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