Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Gujarat Titans (GT) are set to clash in the 47th match of IPL 2025 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. A win for GT would take them a step closer to sealing a playoff berth, while for RR, the remaining games are all about salvaging pride. With just two wins from nine games, RR’s qualification hopes are all but over.
Gujarat Titans, sitting comfortably at the top with six wins from eight matches, have looked dominant throughout the season. Fresh off a convincing 39-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders, GT will look to continue their strong run. Rajasthan, meanwhile, have lost five on the trot, including a narrow 11-run defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and desperately need a turnaround.
Sanju Samson remains unavailable for RR due to injury, with Riyan Parag continuing to lead. GT are likely to miss Kagiso Rabada once again. The Sawai Mansingh Stadium pitch is expected to offer something for both pacers and spinners, with teams preferring to chase. Historically, 37 of the 59 IPL matches here have been won by the side batting second, with an average first-innings score around 170.
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Head-to-head, Gujarat Titans have dominated, winning six of their seven meetings with Rajasthan Royals. GT also crushed RR by 58 runs earlier this season and will look to repeat that performance.
With pride on the line for Rajasthan and playoffs looming for Gujarat, fans can expect an intense battle.
#1 Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Mohammed Siraj
Yashasvi Jaiswal, in decent form, will face the swing and pace of Mohammed Siraj inside the powerplay. Both players are coming off solid performances, and this early battle could set the tone for the match. Yashasvi will look to dominate from ball one, but Siraj’s knack for early wickets could prove decisive.
#2 Sai Sudharshan vs Jofra Archer
Sai Sudharsan has been the backbone of GT’s batting, consistently piling on runs, but Archer’s fiery spells and wicket-taking ability make this a mouth-watering contest. A quick breakthrough here could swing momentum Rajasthan’s way, while Sudharsan’s resilience could once again anchor Gujarat’s innings.
#3 Jos Buttler vs Wanindu Hasranga
Jos Buttler’s battle against Wanindu Hasaranga will be one to watch. Buttler, who has chipped in with important runs this season, will aim to take the attack to the spinners. However, Hasaranga, fresh from a tidy outing against RCB, will be keen to build pressure and force a mistake.
