New Chandigarh, May 29 -- Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper Riyan Parag felt his team posted a competitive total against Gujarat Titans (GT), describing the score as defendable on a pitch that "improved for batting" in the second innings after the heavy roller was used.

He noted that the surface offered grip and assistance to slower deliveries during the first innings and believed a total around 230 was par, while 240 would have been truly challenging.

Parag admitted RR needed early wickets from their openers but failed to get them, which ultimately made the contest difficult for his side.

A captain's century from Shubman Gill, combined with yet another massive partnership with Sai Sudharsan, powered Gujarat Titans to victory over Rajastha...