IPL 2025: Gujarat Titans Aim to Extend Winning Streak Against Rajasthan Royals
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Synopsis
On April 9, Gujarat Titans will face Rajasthan Royals in match 23 of IPL 2025 at Narendra Modi Stadium. GT seeks to continue their winning momentum with three consecutive victories while RR aims for consistency after a mixed start. Key players include Mohammed Siraj and Jos Buttler for GT, and Jofra Archer for RR.
Key Takeaways
- Gujarat Titans are on a three-match winning streak.
- Rajasthan Royals have had inconsistent performances.
- Mohammed Siraj is a leading wicket-taker for GT.
- Jofra Archer is crucial for RR's bowling attack.
- Head-to-head record favors GT.
Ahmedabad, April 8 (NationPress) Following three consecutive victories, the Gujarat Titans are determined to maintain their winning momentum against the Rajasthan Royals, who have experienced a mixed performance with two wins and two losses, in match 23 of the IPL 2025 at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Wednesday.
Under the leadership of captain Shubman Gill, GT arrives home after a convincing seven-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad, while Sanju Samson-led RR secured a 50-run win against Punjab Kings.
The GT bowling attack is boosted by the exceptional performances of pacer Mohammed Siraj and spinner Sai Kishore. Siraj, who achieved his career-best bowling figures of 4-17 in the last match, stands out as one of the most reliable new-ball bowlers this season.
Having claimed nine wickets in four matches, Siraj is currently tied for second place in the Purple Cap competition this season. Left-arm spinner Sai Kishore is also in the race, sitting joint-fourth with eight wickets.
However, GT must address the form of star spinner Rashid Khan, who has only taken one wicket in four matches, conceding over 10 runs per over.
In the batting lineup, wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler, along with Sai Sudharsan, Washington Sundar, and Sherfane Rutherford, played crucial roles in GT's last three victories and will aim to continue their strong performance against the Rajasthan bowlers.
Conversely, RR will benefit from Yashasvi Jaiswal regaining form in their previous match against Punjab Kings. The Rajasthan team must prioritize consistency in their batting. Apart from skipper Samson's 66 and Dhruv Jurel's 70 in the opening match, and Nitish Rana's 81 against CSK, no other batsman has shown remarkable form in the tournament thus far.
On the bowling side, Sandeep Sharma has shown consistency, while the team hopes for Jofra Archer to sustain his impressive form from the PBKS game, where he delivered a match-winning spell of 3-25.
Archer, who faced difficulties against Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders this season, has been pivotal in RR's recent resurgence, following up his economical 1-13 against CSK with a Player of the Match performance against PBKS.
GT has the advantage in head-to-head records against RR, having won five out of six encounters.
When: Wednesday, April 9
Where: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Time: The match kicks off at 7:30 pm IST, with the toss at 7 pm IST.
Live broadcast: Star Sports network.
Live streaming: JioHotstar app and website.
Squads:
Gujarat Titans: 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.
Rajasthan Royals: 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.
