In a high-octane clash at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, Rajasthan Royals have set a formidable target of 197 runs for Gujarat Titans in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) match.

Rajasthan, after being put into bat first, showcased a commanding batting display, finishing their innings at 196 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in the allotted 20 overs.

Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal provided a solid start, scoring 24 runs off 19 balls before being caught by Matthew Wade off Umesh Yadav's delivery. However, the early wicket didn't deter Rajasthan's momentum.

Jos Buttler, Rajasthan's other opener, couldn't make a substantial contribution, managing just 8 runs before being dismissed by Rashid Khan, caught by Rahul Tewatia.

The highlight of Rajasthan's innings was the explosive partnership between Sanju Samson and Ryan Parag. The duo stitched together a scintillating 130-run stand off 78 balls.

Samson led from the front with a brilliant knock of 68 runs from 38 deliveries, while Parag stole the show with a sensational innings of 76 runs off 48 balls, featuring 3 fours and 5 sixes.

In the bowling department, Gujarat Titans managed to pick up wickets at crucial intervals. Umesh Yadav, Rashid Khan, and Mohit Sharma claimed 1 wicket each, applying some brakes to Rajasthan's scoring spree.

Now, all eyes are on Gujarat Titans as they chase down the challenging target set by Rajasthan Royals in what promises to be an exhilarating run chase in the IPL encounter.