The stage is set for a thrilling encounter between Shubman Gill’s Gujarat Titans and Sanju Samson’s Rajasthan Royals at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium. As the two teams face off in the 23rd match of the IPL 2025, the stakes are high. Gujarat is currently sitting pretty at the second spot in the points table, while Rajasthan is struggling at seventh.
Gill’s team has been on a roll, winning three out of their four matches, with their only loss coming in a closely contested game. On the other hand, Samson’s men have managed to eke out two wins from their four outings, but their inconsistency has been a major concern. The home team, Gujarat, will be looking to cash in on their familiarity with the stadium, where they have already played two matches this season.
The Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium has hosted 37 IPL matches so far, with the team batting first winning 17 times and the team bowling first emerging victorious on 20 occasions. The toss has played a crucial role, with the winning team opting to bat first on 17 occasions and the losing team choosing to bowl first 20 times. The highest total at this venue is 243, achieved by the Punjab Kings against Gujarat, while Shubman Gill holds the record for the highest individual score, having smashed 129 runs against Mumbai in 2013.
In the two matches played at this stadium in the ongoing IPL 2025 season, the team batting first has emerged victorious on both occasions. Punjab Kings won by 11 runs in the first match, while Gujarat Titans triumphed by 36 runs in the second. The pitch is expected to be batting-friendly, with a decent amount of bounce on offer. Given the trends, the team that wins the toss today should opt to bat first, as chasing a target has proven to be a daunting task at this venue. A score of around 210 should be the target for the team batting first.