The 47th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will see Rajasthan Royals (RR) take on Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Monday, April 28. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 pm (IST) and will be broadcast live on JioStar Network Channels and streamed on JioHotstar.
Team Overviews
Gujarat Titans (GT)
After a disappointing season last year, Gujarat Titans have made a strong comeback in IPL 2025. Led by Shubman Gill, they have won six out of their first eight matches, sitting comfortably at the top of the points table.
The batting has been powered by Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler, who have both been in excellent form. Sudharsan currently holds the Orange Cap with 417 runs at a superb strike-rate of 152.19. Meanwhile, Prasidh Krishna has been outstanding with the ball, leading the Purple Cap race with 16 wickets so far. Mohammad Siraj has also provided crucial breakthroughs with the new ball and at the death. GT come into this clash with momentum, having beaten Kolkata Knight Riders by 39 runs at Eden Gardens.
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
In contrast, Rajasthan Royals have struggled this season. With just two wins in nine games, they are languishing at ninth place. Riyan Parag has captained the team in the absence of regular skipper Sanju Samson, but has managed just one win in five matches.
Batting collapses during chases have hurt the Royals badly, most recently losing to Royal Challengers Bengaluru after failing to chase just 18 runs off the last two overs. With only a mathematical chance left to qualify for the playoffs, RR will be hoping to turn things around with a game-by-game approach.
Head-to-Head Record
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Total Matches: 7
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Gujarat Titans Wins: 6
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Rajasthan Royals Wins: 1
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First-Ever Fixture: April 14, 2022
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Most Recent Fixture: April 9, 2025
Clearly, Gujarat Titans have dominated this rivalry, winning six out of the seven encounters so far.
Probable Playing XIs
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
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Yashasvi Jaiswal
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Riyan Parag (C)
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Nitish Rana
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Dhruv Jurel (WK)
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Shimron Hetmyer
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Shubham Dubey
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Wanindu Hasaranga
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Jofra Archer
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Fazalhaq Farooqi
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Sandeep Sharma
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Tushar Deshpande
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Impact Player: Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Gujarat Titans (GT)
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Shubman Gill (C)
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B Sai Sudharsan
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Jos Buttler (WK)
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Sherfane Rutherford
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Shahrukh Khan
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Rahul Tewatia
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Washington Sundar
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Rashid Khan
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R Sai Kishore
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Prasidh Krishna
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Mohammad Siraj
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Impact Player: Ishant Sharma
Pitch Report: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
The Sawai Mansingh Stadium traditionally favours chasing teams. Out of 59 IPL matches played here, teams batting second have won 37 times. The average first innings score at the venue in IPL 2025 has been 177 runs. The surface is good for batting but tends to slow down slightly as the game progresses. Winning the toss and opting to bowl first could be a smart choice.
Key Players to Watch
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Sai Sudharsan (GT): Consistency has been his strength this season. He will be a key batter against RR’s bowling lineup.
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Prasidh Krishna (GT): With wickets in the powerplay and at the death, he could make life very difficult for RR batters.
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Riyan Parag (RR): As captain and middle-order batter, much will depend on how he handles pressure.
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Jofra Archer (RR): Archer’s ability to strike early could be critical if RR are to pull off a win.
Probable Scenarios
Scenario 1:
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RR win the toss and choose to bowl.
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GT score between 190-210.
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GT win the match.
Scenario 2:
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GT win the toss and choose to bowl.
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RR post a score around 180-190.
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GT chase it down and win.
Match Prediction
Given the current form and head-to-head record, Gujarat Titans are the favourites to win this match. Rajasthan Royals will have to deliver a near-perfect performance to upset the table-toppers.
