Published on: Apr 9, 2025 12:23 pm IST|Updated on: Apr 14, 2025 1:06 pm IST
Match 23 of Tata IPL 2025 sees Gujarat Titans (GT) take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Both teams are coming off impressive wins in their respective last encounters and will be hungry for more as the tournament heats up.
Gujarat Titans are in scintillating form, registering three consecutive victories. Their latest win was a commanding six-wicket triumph over Sunrisers Hyderabad in Hyderabad by 7 wickets. With three wins from four games, GT sits second on the points table, and a win here could propel them to the top spot. Key players like Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler, and Mohammed Siraj will be instrumental in continuing their winning streak.
Rajasthan Royals, currently placed 7th, found their rhythm in their last game with a dominant 50-run victory against Punjab Kings. With two wins from four matches, RR are eager to climb the standings. All eyes will be on Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sandeep Sharma, Nitish Rana, and skipper Sanju Samson to keep RR’s form going in the tournament.
The stage is set for an epic clash. Will GT extend their dominance, or can RR pull off an upset in Ahmedabad? Stay tuned to witness this thrilling encounter.
Also Read: GT vs RR Today’s Match Prediction & Cricket Betting Tips: IPL 2025, Match 23, April 9th
Date: Wednesday, 9th April 2025 Time: 7:30 PM IST Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Matches Played: 6 GT won: 5 RR won: 1 No Result: 0 Tied: 0
Rajasthan Royals’ only win against Gujarat Titans came in the 2023 season in a group stage game by 3 wickets.
The wicket here at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad offers assistance to the batters. The average first innings at this venue in this edition is above 200, which clearly states how the wicket behaves. The red soil wicket will be good for the batters, but the ball is expected to turn a bit for spinners as well.
Talking about the weather, the temperature here is expected to range between 32°C and 36°C during the match. Due will play a vital role in the match in the second innings. Therefore, the team winning the toss will look to bowl first.
Here’s a table summarizing the IPL stats for Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad:
GT Team News
GT Expected Playing XI: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (C), Jos Buttler (WK), Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Washington Sundar, Rashid Khan, R. Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma. IMPACT SUB: Sherfane Rutherford
RR Team News
RR Expected Playing XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Yudhvir Singh/Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma IMPACT SUB: Kumar Kartikeya Singh
As per the betting odds provided by popular bettors like Stake.com, 1xBET, PARIMATCH, 10Cric, etc., the Gujarat Titans are pipped as the favorites to win this match.
The clash between the Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals will take place on Wednesday, April 9, at 07:30 PM (IST). Online live streaming will take place on the JioHotstar app.
Wicket-keepers: Sanju Samson, Jos Buttler Batters: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill, Sherfane Rutherford, Yashasvi Jaiswal All-rounders: Nitish Rana/Riyan Parag Bowlers: Ravi Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Sandeep Sharma, Maheesh Theekshana
C/VC Options- Sanju Samson, Jos Buttler, Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan
Tags: IPL 2025