Cricket Prediction | GT vs. RR | Indian Premier League 2025 | 23rd Match | April 09 – Can GT Cement Their Top-Table Charge?

GT vs. RR Match Analysis

The 23rd match of the IPL 2025 season will feature a high-octane clash between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) on April 9, 2025, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. The match is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM IST, promising a thrilling evening for fans under the lights.

Gujarat Titans have bounced back well in the tournament and are steadily gaining momentum. With a solid core of match-winners and a dynamic captain in Shubman Gill, they look balanced across departments.

Rajasthan Royals have been among the most dominant teams so far in the tournament. Under the calm leadership of Sanju Samson and backed by powerful hitters and world-class bowlers, they have emerged as early contenders for the top spots.

Gujarat Titans vs. Rajasthan Royals Team Preview & Squads

Gujarat Titans

Shubman Gill has taken over the captaincy role with confidence and poise. He leads by example at the top of the order, anchoring innings while allowing stroke-players to flourish around him. His cool temperament and game awareness are proving to be assets for the Titans.

GT boasts a strong batting lineup with Gill, Glenn Phillips, and Sherfane Rutherford providing the muscle in the top and middle order. The likes of Rahul Tewatia and M Shahrukh Khan add depth as finishers, while Sai Sudharsan continues to be a reliable presence.

The Titans’ bowling attack is stacked with pace and spin options. Rashid Khan remains their strike weapon in the middle overs, while Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj provide firepower with the new ball. Gerald Coetzee and Sai Kishore round out a balanced attack capable of defending or chasing totals.

Gujarat Titans were clinical in their win against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Restricting SRH to just 152/8, GT chased down the target with ease. Shubman Gill led the charge with the bat, and the team sealed victory with 7 wickets in hand and 20 balls to spare. It was a dominant all-round display from the Titans.

Gujarat Titans Squads

Gujarat Titans Squads 

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

Rajasthan Royals

Sanju Samson continues to lead the Rajasthan Royals with maturity and consistency. As a player, he provides stability in the middle order while also showcasing his explosive shot-making when needed.

Rajasthan Royals have a star-studded batting lineup with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler setting the tone at the top. Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, and Sanju Samson himself provide aggressive options in the middle overs.

RR’s bowling attack is rich in variety, spearheaded by Jofra Archer and supported by Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga. Sandeep Sharma and Tushar Deshpande add pace depth, while Kumar Kartikeya and Ashok Sharma provide spin options.

Rajasthan Royals registered a commanding win over Punjab Kings in their last match. Posting a mammoth 205/4, they put pressure on PBKS right from the start. The bowlers backed it up with a disciplined performance, restricting Punjab to 155/9. RR won the match comfortably by 50 runs and asserted their dominance.

Rajasthan Royals Squads

Rajasthan Royals Squads  

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

GT vs. RR Outfield Report

  Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad 

The Ahmedabad pitch is known for assisting batsmen, especially under lights. Seamers may get some movement early on, but the flat track usually leads to high scores. Spinners come into play as the match progresses, especially during the second innings.

The weather is expected to be clear and dry with temperatures hovering around 30°C during match time. There is no rain forecast, and the humidity will be moderate, making for a comfortable playing environment.

At Ahmedabad, first-innings totals of 170–190 are par. The highest IPL score at this venue has crossed 220, while chasing anything below 160 has often been easy. Teams may prefer to bowl first here due to dew and the pitch’s chasing-friendly nature.

Gujarat Titans vs. Rajasthan Royals Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In their last five IPL encounters, Gujarat Titans have won 3, while Rajasthan Royals have clinched 2.

RCB vs. GT Prediction

According to cricket analysts Gujarat Titans have a 57% chance of Winning.

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