IPL 2025: Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals Match Preview and Predictions

Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals Match Overview

The Gujarat Titans (GT) are set to face off against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 23rd match of the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025). This exciting encounter will take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, April 9.

Both teams enter this match on a winning streak, eager to maintain their momentum. Currently, GT holds the second position in the points table with three victories out of four matches, showcasing their strong form in the tournament.

Under the leadership of Shubman Gill, GT began their season with a defeat against the Punjab Kings but quickly bounced back with three consecutive wins, including a commanding seven-wicket victory over the Sunrisers Hyderabad in their last outing.

Conversely, RR has rejuvenated their campaign by securing wins in their last two matches after starting with losses against the Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders. They have recently triumphed over the Chennai Super Kings and the formidable Punjab Kings.

Match Preview and Predictions for GT vs RR - IPL 2025:

Match Details:

Pitch and Weather Insights:

The pitch is anticipated to favor batsmen, as evidenced by the high-scoring nature of the two matches held at this venue this season.

Weather Forecast for the Match:

• No rain is expected in Ahmedabad on match day.
• Temperatures are projected to be in the mid-30s Celsius during the game.

Head-to-Head Statistics:

In their previous six encounters, GT has emerged victorious in five matches, while RR has managed to win just one.

Squads for GT vs RR:

Gujarat Titans Squad:

Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill(c), Jos Buttler(w), Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma, Glenn Phillips, Anuj Rawat, Mahipal Lomror, Washington Sundar, Jayant Yadav, Karim Janat, Kulwant Khejroliya, Gerald Coetzee, Manav Suthar, Kumar Kushagra, Gurnoor Brar, Nishant Sindhu

Rajasthan Royals Squad:

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson(w/c), Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande, Shubham Dubey, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kunal Singh Rathore, Kumar Kartikeya, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Kwena Maphaka, Ashok Sharma, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Akash Madhwal

Probable Playing XIs:

GT Expected XI:

• Sai Sudharsan
• Shubman Gill(c)
• Jos Buttler(w)
• Shahrukh Khan
• Sherfane Rutherford
• Rahul Tewatia
• Washington Sundar
• Rashid Khan
• Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore
• Mohammed Siraj
• Prasidh Krishna
• Ishant Sharma

RR Expected XI:

• Yashasvi Jaiswal
• Sanju Samson(c)
• Nitish Rana
• Riyan Parag
• Dhruv Jurel(w)
• Shimron Hetmyer
• Wanindu Hasaranga
• Jofra Archer
• Maheesh Theekshana
• Yudhvir Singh Charak
• Sandeep Sharma
• Kumar Kartikeya

Key Players to Watch:

For GT:

• Sai Sudharsan
• Shubman Gill
• Jos Buttler
• Washington Sundar
• Mohammed Siraj

For RR:

• Yashasvi Jaiswal
• Sanju Samson
• Riyan Parag
• Wanindu Hasaranga
• Jofra Archer

Top Batsman Predictions:

For GT, will it be Sai Sudharsan or Jos Buttler who scores the most runs? For RR, will Sanju Samson or Yashasvi Jaiswal take the lead?

Top Bowler Predictions:

For GT, will Mohammed Siraj or R Sai Kishore claim the most wickets? For RR, will it be Jofra Archer or Wanindu Hasaranga?

Match Prediction for GT vs RR - IPL 2025:

With the advantage of playing at home, GT is slightly favored to win against RR in this upcoming match.