The 23rd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 promises to be a thrilling encounter as Gujarat Titans (GT) face off against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on April 9, starting at 7:30 PM IST. Gujarat Titans have made a strong start to their campaign, currently sitting second on the points table with three wins in four matches.
Led by Shubman Gill, who played a crucial knock of 61 in their recent seven-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad, GT have shown consistency and control, particularly with the bat. In contrast, the Rajasthan Royals are placed seventh with two wins from four games. However, they come into this match on the back of a commanding 50-run victory over the Punjab Kings.
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Yashasvi Jaiswal starred with a fluent 67, giving RR a much-needed confidence boost. Historically, Gujarat Titans have dominated this fixture, winning five of their six meetings against Rajasthan Royals. With GT looking to maintain their stronghold and RR aiming to break the trend with momentum on their side, this clash is set up for an exciting showdown in Ahmedabad. Both teams will be eyeing critical points as the tournament moves into a crucial phase.
Gujarat Titans (GT)
Jos Buttler has been in solid touch this season, scoring 166 runs so far, and he brings an impressive IPL record against his England teammate Jofra Archer. Buttler has taken on Archer fearlessly, scoring 89 runs off just 47 deliveries at a blazing strike rate of 189.36, while being dismissed only twice—a battle well worth watching.
Probable XII: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill(c), Jos Buttler(wk), Washington Sundar, Sherfane Rutherford, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma/ Arshad Khan
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
Jofra Archer has built a reputation for being lethal with the new ball. In the 13 instances he’s opened the bowling in the IPL, he’s claimed 8 wickets at an astonishing economy of just 3.54 and an average of 5.75. Archer’s ability to strike early and contain runs makes him a major threat, especially against a high-flying Gujarat Titans top order. With Buttler’s dominance and Archer’s precision, this mini-contest could set the tone for the match and prove decisive in the early stages of the game.
Probable XII: Sanju Samson (c&wk), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Kumar Kartikeya, Tushar Deshpande
Fantasy XI Suggestion 1:
Jos Buttler (c), Sanju Samson (vc), Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Wanindu Hasaranga, Nitish Rana, Jofra Archer, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
Fantasy XI Suggestion 2:
Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson, Dhruv Jurel, Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Yashasvi Jaiswal (vc), Riyan Parag, Wanindu Hasaranga, Nitish Rana, Jofra Archer, Mohammed Siraj
