Match Information
- Teams: Gujarat Titans (GT) vs Rajasthan Royals (RR)
- Match: 23rd Match, Indian Premier League 2025
- Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2025
- Time: 11:00 PM
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
This night game at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium pits two competitive teams against each other, both eager to climb the IPL 2025 points table.
Points Table Snapshot
Here’s how GT and RR stand in the IPL 2025 points table:
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gujarat Titans (GT) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +0.807 |
| Rajasthan Royals (RR) | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -0.185 |
- GT: With 2 wins in 3 matches, GT has a solid NRR of +0.807, reflecting dominant victories.
- RR: RR has played one more game, securing 2 wins and 2 losses, but their negative NRR of -0.185 suggests tighter contests or heavier defeats.
Both teams are tied on points (4), but GT’s superior NRR gives them an edge in consistency.
Recent Performance
Gujarat Titans (GT)
- Form: A, L, W, W, W
- Recent Matches:
- April 6, 2025: GT beat SRH by 7 wickets (20 balls remaining)
- April 2, 2025: GT beat RCB by 8 wickets (13 balls remaining)
- March 29, 2025: GT beat MI by 36 runs
- March 25, 2025: Lost to PBKS by 11 runs
- May 16, 2024: Match vs SRH abandoned
GT has been in excellent form, winning three consecutive matches after an initial loss, with their latest victory being a commanding chase against SRH.
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
- Form: L, L, L, W, W
- Recent Matches:
- April 5, 2025: RR beat PBKS by 50 runs
- March 30, 2025: RR beat CSK by 6 runs
- March 26, 2025: Lost to KKR by 8 wickets (15 balls remaining)
- March 23, 2025: Lost to SRH by 44 runs
- May 24, 2024: Lost to SRH by 36 runs (Qualifier 2)
RR started IPL 2025 with three losses but has bounced back with two strong wins, indicating improving momentum.
Head-to-Head (Last 5 Matches)
- GT: 3 wins
- RR: 2 wins
- Results:
- GT won by 3 wickets (0 balls remaining)
- GT won by 9 wickets (37 balls remaining)
- RR won by 3 wickets (4 balls remaining)
- GT won by 7 wickets (11 balls remaining)
- GT won by 7 wickets (3 balls remaining)
GT holds a slight historical advantage with a 3-2 record over RR in their last five encounters.
Squads
Gujarat Titans (GT)
- Key Batters: Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler, Glenn Phillips
- Key Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
- All-Rounders: Rahul Tewatia, Washington Sundar
- Full Squad: Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Glenn Phillips, Kumar Kushagra, Anuj Rawat, Jos Buttler, Rashid Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Nishant Sindhu, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Gerald Coetzee, Jayant Yadav, Arshad Khan, Karim Janat, Sherfane Rutherford, Mahipal Lomror, Washington Sundar, Manav Suthar, Gurnoor Brar, Ishant Sharma, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, Kulwant Khejroliya, Mohammed Siraj
GT boasts a powerful batting lineup and a world-class bowling attack, with Rashid Khan being a standout performer.
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
- Key Batters: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag
- Key Bowlers: Jofra Archer, Sandeep Sharma, Wanindu Hasaranga
- All-Rounders: Nitish Rana
- Full Squad: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Sanju Samson, Dhruv Jurel, Kunal Singh Rathore, Riyan Parag, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Nitish Rana, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya, Kwena Maphaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Ashok Sharma, Jofra Archer
RR has explosive batters and a potent bowling unit, with Jofra Archer’s return adding significant strength.
Venue & Conditions
- Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad:
- Known for batting-friendly pitches, with an average first-innings score around 200.
- Teams batting second have won 20 out of 36 IPL matches, suggesting a slight chasing advantage.
- Night Game (11:00 PM): Dew is likely to play a role, potentially favoring the team batting second by making bowling and fielding tougher in the latter innings.
The toss could be crucial, with captains likely preferring to bowl first to exploit the dew factor.
Key Factors
- Home Advantage: GT plays at their home ground, where they have a decent record (9 wins in 17 matches historically).
- Form: GT’s three consecutive wins give them confidence, while RR’s two recent victories show they’re peaking at the right time.
- Bowling Edge: GT’s attack, featuring Rashid Khan and Kagiso Rabada, could trouble RR’s batters. RR relies heavily on Jofra Archer to counter GT’s strong batting.
- Dew Factor: Likely to assist the chasing team, making the toss decision critical.
AI Simulation
Scenario 1: GT Bats First
- GT’s batting, led by Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler, could post a competitive total of 190-200 on Ahmedabad’s batting-friendly pitch.
- RR’s chase would hinge on Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson, but GT’s bowlers—Rashid Khan in particular—might restrict them, leading to a narrow GT win by 10-15 runs.
Scenario 2: RR Bats First
- RR could target 180-190, with Riyan Parag and Shimron Hetmyer providing late fireworks.
- GT’s deep batting lineup, backed by a strong bowling unit, could chase this down with 2-3 wickets in hand, aided by dew.
Toss Impact
- If GT wins the toss and bowls, their bowlers could keep RR to a chaseable total (e.g., 180), which GT could overhaul comfortably.
- If RR wins the toss and bowls, GT’s batting might still prove too strong, though Archer could keep it close.
Prediction
Considering GT’s superior form (three wins in four completed matches), better NRR (+0.807 vs RR’s -0.185), home advantage, and a more balanced squad, they hold a slight edge. RR’s recent resurgence and players like Jofra Archer and Yashasvi Jaiswal make them competitive, but GT’s consistency and bowling strength—particularly Rashid Khan’s dominance—tilt the scales in their favor.
The match is likely to be close, with dew potentially playing a role in a tight finish.
Final Prediction: Gujarat Titans (GT) will win the match, likely by a narrow margin of 10-15 runs or 2-3 wickets.