In the IPL 2026 match at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on April 4, Rajasthan Royals (RR) triumphed over Gujarat Titans (GT) by six runs. Tushar Deshpande played a crucial role, conceding only four runs in the last over while defending a target of 211. Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter Ambati Rayudu noted that Deshpande's experience with CSK and his work with Dwayne Bravo on death-over bowling significantly contributed to his performance. Deshpande, who represented CSK from 2022 to 2024, took 39 wickets in 31 matches with an average of 26.94 and an economy rate of 9.39. Aaron Finch, the former Australian captain, commended Deshpande for maintaining his composure under pressure, especially after not bowling for a while. The match was tense, with GT needing 15 runs off the final 12 balls, but Deshpande's skillful yorkers and Jofra Archer's excellent penultimate over ultimately sealed the victory for RR.