Gujarat Titans (GT) will face Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match 23 of the IPL 2025 season at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. After a shaky start, both teams are eager to secure vital points in this crucial encounter.
Match Overview
Gujarat Titans will be looking to continue their strong run and move to the top of the points table with a win in front of their home crowd. Despite a narrow 11-run loss to Punjab Kings in their opening match, GT has bounced back with three consecutive victories against Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Sunrisers Hyderabad. The most recent win came courtesy of Mohammed Siraj’s four-wicket haul and Shubman Gill’s unbeaten half-century, helping Gujarat chase down a 153-run target comfortably with seven wickets in hand and 20 balls to spare.
Rajasthan Royals, after losing their first two matches to Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders, have shown resilience and won their last two encounters, including a commanding 50-run victory over Punjab Kings. Led by captain Sanju Samson, the Royals are determined to keep their winning momentum going and climb up the points table.
GT vs RR Match Details
| Match | Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals, Match 23, IPL 2025 |
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| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Date & Time | Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 7:30 PM (IST) |
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report
The Narendra Modi Stadium is known for its batting-friendly surfaces, and the first two games of IPL 2025 have been high-scoring. The average first-innings score at this venue is 174, with teams batting first having won 17 out of 38 matches. In the previous match, Gujarat Titans were just 11 runs short of Punjab’s massive 243/5.
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 06 |
|---|---|
| Won by Gujarat Titans | 01 |
| Won by Rajasthan Royals | 05 |
| Tied | 00 |
| No Result | 00 |
| First-ever Fixture | April 14, 2022 |
| Most Recent Fixture | April 10, 2024 |
GT vs RR Predicted Playing XIs
Gujarat Titans:
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Shubman Gill (C), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (WK), Washington Sundar, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma.
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Impact Player: Sherfane Rutherford
Rajasthan Royals:
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Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (C/WK), Riyan Parag, Nitish Rana, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Yudhvir Singh, Sandeep Sharma.
Key Players to Watch
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Sai Sudharsan (GT): The flamboyant batter has been in great form, consistently scoring runs, except for his last match against Hyderabad. With 191 runs in four innings, he is one of the top run-scorers in IPL 2025. Sudharsan will be eager to regain his form in this high-stakes encounter.
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Mohammed Siraj (GT): The pacer has been in excellent rhythm after a tough start. Siraj’s performance has improved with each match, taking crucial wickets and helping GT maintain momentum. His performance could play a key role in this match, particularly with the new ball.
Today’s Match Prediction: Gujarat Titans to Win
With home advantage and a strong squad, Gujarat Titans are the favorites to win today’s match. Their recent form and solid team performance give them the edge over Rajasthan Royals, but the Royals will certainly provide a tough challenge.
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