GT VS RR – Match 23 Preview : Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals – Match Preview IPL 2025
Match Details
• Match: Gujarat Titans (GT) vs Rajasthan Royals (RR), Match 23
• Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
• Live Streaming: Star Sports Network and JioCinema
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Pitch Report – Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
The Narendra Modi Stadium is known for its balanced wicket, favoring both batsmen and bowlers at different stages of the match. The red soil pitch here provides good bounce and carry, helping fast bowlers with the new ball, while spinners come into play as the game progresses.
• Batting First Advantage: Moderate
• Pace or Spin?: Fast bowlers get early assistance, while spinners dominate the middle overs.
• Average First Innings Score: 170-180
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Weather Report – Ahmedabad
• Temperature: Around 32°C in the evening
• Humidity: 40%
• Wind Speed: 10-15 km/h
• Chance of Rain: 0% (Clear skies expected)
Perfect weather conditions for an uninterrupted T20 clash.
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Head-to-Head Record (GT vs RR)
• Total Matches Played: 6
• Gujarat Titans Won: 4
• Rajasthan Royals Won: 2
Last 5 Matches:
• GT: 4 Wins
• RR: 1 Win
Gujarat Titans have dominated Rajasthan Royals in their past encounters, but RR will be keen to turn things around this season.
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Team Squads for IPL 2025
Gujarat Titans (GT) Squad
Batsmen: Shubman Gill (C), Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan, Sherfane Rutherford
All-rounders: Glenn Phillips, Karim Janat, Mahipal Lomror, Nishant Sindhu, Rahul Tewatia, Washington Sundar
Wicketkeepers: Jos Buttler, Anuj Rawat, Kumar Kushagra
Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Gerald Coetzee, Ishant Sharma, Gurnoor Brar, Kulwant Khejroliya, Manav Suthar, Sai Kishore, Jayant Yadav
Rajasthan Royals (RR) Squad
Batsmen: Sanju Samson (C), Nitish Rana, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Vaibhav Suryavanshi
All-rounders: Riyan Parag, Wanindu Hasaranga
Wicketkeepers: Dhruv Jurel, Kunal Singh Rathore
Bowlers: Jofra Archer, Sandeep Sharma, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Tushar Deshpande, Maheesh Theekshana, Kumar Kartikeya, Kwena Maphaka, Akash Madhwal, Ashok Sharma, Yudhvir Singh

Key Players to Watch
Gujarat Titans (GT)
• Shubman Gill – The captain and opener will be key for GT’s batting lineup.
• Rashid Khan – A game-changer with both ball and bat.
• Mohammed Siraj – Will be crucial with the new ball.
• Jos Buttler – His wicketkeeping and explosive batting provide an edge.
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
• Sanju Samson – The captain will look to anchor RR’s innings.
• Yashasvi Jaiswal – A dynamic opener who can take down GT’s pace attack.
• Wanindu Hasaranga – A quality all-rounder who provides balance to the squad.
• Jofra Archer – RR’s main pace weapon, capable of dismantling any batting order.
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Dream11 Prediction (Fantasy Cricket Team)
Wicketkeepers:
• Jos Buttler
• Sanju Samson
Batsmen:
• Shubman Gill
• Yashasvi Jaiswal
• Sai Sudharsan
All-rounders:
• Rashid Khan (C)
• Wanindu Hasaranga (VC)
• Rahul Tewatia
Bowlers:
• Mohammed Siraj
• Jofra Archer
• Kagiso Rabada
Captain: Rashid Khan
Vice-Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
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Final Prediction
Gujarat Titans have a strong squad with world-class pacers and a deep batting lineup. Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, have power-packed openers and a balanced bowling attack.
Predicted Winner: Gujarat Titans (GT) – Due to their superior pace attack and strong middle order.
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