Gujarat Titans (GT) will take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match 23 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST.
Match Details
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Fixture: Gujarat Titans vs. Rajasthan Royals
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Date & Time: Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 7:30 PM IST
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Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Team Overviews
Gujarat Titans (GT)
Gujarat Titans have had an impressive run so far in IPL 2025. After a narrow defeat against Punjab Kings in their opening match, they have bounced back strongly with three consecutive wins over Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Sunrisers Hyderabad. With a victory in this game, GT can move to the top of the points table. Shubman Gill’s form and Mohammed Siraj’s bowling performances have been key highlights of their campaign so far.
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
Rajasthan Royals started the season with two back-to-back losses against Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders. However, they have since regained form, registering crucial victories against Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings. With Riyan Parag taking over the captaincy in the absence of Sanju Samson, the team looks determined to keep the winning momentum going.
Head-to-Head Record
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Matches Played: 6
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Gujarat Titans Won: 1
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Rajasthan Royals Won: 5
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First-ever Fixture: April 14, 2022
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Most Recent Fixture: April 10, 2024
Probable Playing XIs
Gujarat Titans:
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Shubman Gill (C)
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Sai Sudharsan
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Jos Buttler (WK)
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Washington Sundar
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Shahrukh Khan
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Rahul Tewatia
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Rashid Khan
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Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore
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Mohammed Siraj
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Prasidh Krishna
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Ishant Sharma
Impact Player: Sherfane Rutherford
Rajasthan Royals:
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Yashasvi Jaiswal
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Sanju Samson (WK)
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Riyan Parag (C)
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Nitish Rana
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Shimron Hetmyer
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Dhruv Jurel
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Wanindu Hasaranga
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Jofra Archer
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Maheesh Theekshana
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Yudhvir Singh
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Sandeep Sharma
Impact Player: Kumar Kartikeya
Key Players to Watch
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Sai Sudharsan (GT): A consistent run-scorer, Sudharsan has been among the top batters in IPL 2025. With 191 runs in four innings at an average of 47.75 and a strike rate of 150.39, he will be looking to continue his good form.
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Mohammed Siraj (GT): After an expensive start to the season, Siraj has found his rhythm. He has been a match-winner for GT with crucial wickets in recent games, including a four-wicket haul against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
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Riyan Parag (RR): Leading RR in Samson’s absence, Parag has been in excellent touch. He was the team’s highest run-scorer in IPL 2024 and will be a key player in the middle order.
Pitch Report
The Narendra Modi Stadium is known for its batting-friendly surface, with high-scoring encounters being common. The pitch offers true bounce, which helps batters play their shots freely. Pacers can also get assistance due to the extra bounce.
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Total Matches Played at This Venue in IPL: 38
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Average First Innings Score: 174
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Matches Won Batting First: 17
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Matches Won Chasing: 20
Teams winning the toss might look to bowl first, as chasing has been more successful at this venue.
Probable Scenarios
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Scenario 1: If Gujarat Titans win the toss and opt to bowl first, they might look to restrict Rajasthan Royals to a total of around 160-170 and chase it comfortably.
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Scenario 2: If Rajasthan Royals win the toss and choose to bat, they would aim to post a total of 180-190 to challenge GT’s strong batting lineup.
Match Prediction
Gujarat Titans have the momentum and home advantage on their side. They also have a solid record against Rajasthan Royals in previous meetings. However, RR has regained form with recent victories and could pose a serious threat.
Considering current form and head-to-head stats, Gujarat Titans are slight favorites to win this clash, but a close contest is expected.