The stage is set for a thrilling matchup between Shubman Gill’s Gujarat Titans and Sanju Samson’s Rajasthan Royals in the 2025 IPL. The two teams will clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Gujarat has had a decent run so far, while Rajasthan is yet to live up to expectations.
Gujarat Titans currently sit second in the table, with three wins from four matches and an impressive net run rate of +1.031. In contrast, Rajasthan Royals occupy seventh place, having won only two of their four games. The Titans’ strong start will be put to the test against a Royals side desperate to turn their season around.
The Narendra Modi Stadium has a history of producing high-scoring games, with the largest team total being 243 runs by the Punjab Kings. The pitch tends to favor batsmen, making 200 a relatively achievable target. However, early on, the fast bowlers can expect some assistance. In today’s match, the winning captain should opt to bat first, as chasing can be a daunting task on this ground.
Gujarat’s lineup features:
- Sai Sudharsan
- Shubman Gill (Captain)
- Jos Buttler (Wicketkeeper)
- Rahul Tewatia
- Washington Sundar
- Rashid Khan
- RSai Kishore
- Mohammed Siraj
- Prasidh Krishna
- Ishant Sharma
Impact Player: Sharafene Rutherford
Rajasthan’s lineup includes:
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Sanju Samson (Captain and Wicketkeeper)
- Nitish Rana
- Riyan Parag
- Dhruv Jurel
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Jofra Archer
- Mahesh Theekshana
- Yudhvir Singh Charak
- Sandeep Sharma
Impact Player: Tushar Deshpande/Kumar Kartikeya
