Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals will take part in the 23rd game of the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at Narendra Modi Stadium.
Match Preview:
The Gujarat Titans are on a roll in IPL 2025. After a shaky 2024 season where they missed the playoffs, they bounced back strong. So far, they’ve taken down heavyweights like Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Now, they’re eyeing a fourth consecutive win as they take on the Rajasthan Royals in the upcoming encounter.
A win here would further cement Gujarat’s position in the top half of the table and boost their playoff chances. With the kind of form they’re in, especially at home, they’ll go into this match as clear favorites. A lot will be dependent on the top order as Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler have been in great form. However, Rashid Khan’s form is a big concern for Titans.
Rajasthan Royals, meanwhile, have had an up-and-down start to their campaign. With two wins and two losses in their first four games, they haven’t quite found their rhythm yet. However, they’re coming off a strong performance—beating Punjab Kings by 50 runs in their last outing. That kind of dominant display can give a team a much-needed spark, and the Royals will hope to carry that momentum into their clash against the Titans. Players like Jofra Archer and Nitish Rana will have a key role to play.
Head-to-Head Record
Only six matches have been played etween these sides. Gujarat Titans have dominated so far, winning five out of those six encounters. Rajasthan have managed to win just once, and they’ll be hungry to shift that stat in their favor.
Probable Playing XIIs:
Gujarat Titans (probable XII): 1 Shubman Gill (capt), 2 B Sai Sudharsan, 3 Jos Buttler (wk), 4 Sherfane Rutherford, 5 Shahrukh Khan, 6 Rahul Tewatia, 7 Arshad Khan/Washington Sundar, 8 Rashid Khan, 9 R Sai Kishore, 10 Mohammed Siraj, 11 Prasidh Krishna, 12 Ishant Sharma
Rajasthan Royals (probable XII): 1 Yashasvi Jaiswal, 2 Sanju Samson (capt & wk), 3 Riyan Parag, 4 Nitish Rana, 5 Dhruv Jurel, 6 Shimron Hetmyer, 7 Wanindu Hasaranga, 8 Jofra Archer, 9 Kumar Kartikeya/Shubham Dubey, 10 Maheesh Theekshana, 11 Yudhvir Singh/Tushar Deshpande, 12 Sandeep Sharma
Pitch and weather report;
Once known to help the bowlers, this Ahmedabad pitch has changed in recent years. It’s now a batsman’s paradise with true bounce and fast outfields. The average first innings score is close to 200, so expect plenty of boundaries. Teams winning the toss will likely choose to bat first and post a big total.
It’s going to be hot. Daytime temperatures could soar up to 43°C, dropping to around 26°C by night. No rain is expected, and humidity will stay relatively low, around 24%.
Head-to-Head record:
Only six matches have been played etween these sides. Gujarat Titans have dominated so far, winning five out of those six encounters. Rajasthan have managed to win just once, and they’ll be hungry to shift that stat in their favor.
Prediction;
Given how Titans have been performing,they are favourite to win the upcoming game against Royals.
Where to Watch:
India: Star Sports Network, JioHotstar
Australia: Kayo TV, FoxTel Go
Bangladesh: T Sports, Toffee app
New Zealand: Sky Sports NZ
South Africa: SuperSport
Sri Lanka: Dialog
UK: Sky Sports, SkyGo
USA: Willow TV
Afghanistan: ATN
MENA: Cricbuzz
