Ravi Bishnoi produced a match-winning spell to script a remarkable comeback for Rajasthan Royals in their IPL 2026 clash against Gujarat Titans, claiming four wickets and turning the game on its head. After a few difficult seasons, the young leg-spinner has credited his resurgence to working on all aspects of his game.
Bishnoi’s performance came at a crucial moment as Gujarat were cruising in pursuit of 211 before his double strike derailed the innings. Speaking after the game, he reflected on the rough patch he went through and the adjustments he made to come back.
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“Last season was tough,” Bishnoi said during the post-match presentation. “But I tried to stick to my routines. I had one weakness, if my length was wrong, I got hit for fours and sixes. That’s what I was trying to do. I’ve been playing all domestic season and working on improving my lengths. Hitting my lengths made it difficult for the batsmen, when I was too full, I got hit today.”
“Mental, technical and physical … all three. I also put in physical work, in the off-season, between games and at home.”
Bishnu played a key role with the ball as Royals eventually held their nerve to defend 210 against a strong GT batting unit, with Tushar Deshpande executing his plans at the death. to seal a narrow win. The result marked Rajasthan’s second straight win and moved them to the top of the table at the start of the season.
HOW DID RAVI BISHNOI PERFORM IN GT vs RR?
Bishnoi’s impact came at a crucial stage of the match. He was introduced when Gujarat looked comfortable, striking twice in quick succession and later returned to complete the four-wicket haul to finish with figures of 4 for 41.
The turning point proved to be his dismissal of Sai Sudharsan, who anchored the chase with a smooth 73. Changing the length and maintaining control, Bishnoi forced Gujarat’s batting into errors and halted their momentum at the crucial stage.
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His spell ensured that Rajasthan stayed in the contest and set the platform for a thrilling finish which they eventually managed to seal.
WHAT HAPPENED TO BISHNOI IN LSG?
Bishnoi’s resurgence comes after a noticeable slump during his tenure with Lucknow Super Giants. While previously a consistent performer, including a 16-goal season in 2023, his form dipped over the next two years.
He managed just 10 wickets in 14 matches in IPL 2024, while 2025 proved even more difficult, with just nine wickets in 11 matches at an average of 44.55 and an economy rate of 10.83, his toughest season in the league.
During his time at LSG, Bishnoi took 48 wickets in 53 innings, but rising economy rates and inconsistency led to his release ahead of the 2026 auction, where Rajasthan secured him for Rs 7.20 crore.
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Issued by:
Debodinna Chakraborty
Published on:
05 Apr 2026 08:04 IST
