The stage is set for an electrifying IPL 2025 clash as Gujarat Titans take on Rajasthan Royals at Jaipur’s iconic Sawai Mansingh Stadium. Rajasthan is fighting to stay alive in the playoff race, while Gujarat is gunning to top the points table.
A pitch that favors balance
Jaipur’s pitch is notorious for being a tough ground to bat on. It often turns out to be a closely contested battle between batsmen and bowlers. A score between 170 and 190 is expected to be a good competitive total.
Gujarat is riding high, having won six of their eight matches so far. They’re on 12 points, just a win away from topping the table.
Head-to-head: Titans’ dominance
The two teams have clashed seven times in the IPL, with Gujarat winning six of those encounters. Rajasthan is keen to turn the tide and break their losing streak against the Titans. Their last win against Gujarat was a rare occurrence.
Key players to watch
- For Rajasthan: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, and Jofra Archer
- For Gujarat: Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, and Rashid Khan
Rajasthan is ninth on the points table with just four points from nine matches. To stay in contention, they’ll need to win all their remaining matches convincingly and hope for a favorable net run rate. Gujarat, on the other hand, has been in exceptional form this season. Their recent wins have propelled them to second place on the table, and a victory over Rajasthan will see them take the top spot.
Potential game-changers
Some intriguing options for both teams include:
- Tushar Deshpande or Shivam Dube for Rajasthan
- Ishant Sharma, a potential game-changer, could make a difference for Rajasthan.
- Jos Buttler, Sherfane Rutherford could be key players for Gujarat