IPL 2025 Match 47: RR WON BY 8 Wickets in Jaipur
Rajasthan Royals (RR) delivered a dominant performance to defeat Gujarat Titans (GT) by 8 wickets in Match 47 of the IPL 2025 season. The match took place at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, and was a thrilling contest dominated by the batters. After winning the toss, RR captain Riyan Parag elected to bowl first, and his decision proved to be spot on.
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1. Match Details
• Toss: Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to bowl first.
• Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
• Timezone: All times are in India Standard Time (IST)
2. Gujarat Titans Batting Performance
Gujarat Titans posted a strong total of 209 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in their 20 overs. Here’s how their innings unfolded:
• Sai Sudharsan gave GT a good start by scoring 39 runs off 30 balls, hitting 4 fours and 1 six at a strike rate of 130.00 before being caught by Riyan Parag off Maheesh Theekshana.
• Shubman Gill (Captain) played a sensational knock, smashing 84 runs off just 50 deliveries. His innings included 5 boundaries and 4 massive sixes, maintaining a strike rate of 168.00. Gill was also dismissed by Theekshana, caught by Parag.
• Jos Buttler (Wicketkeeper) was aggressive from the beginning and remained unbeaten at 50 runs off just 26 balls, striking 3 fours and 4 sixes at a superb strike rate of 192.31.
• Washington Sundar contributed 13 runs from 8 balls, hitting 1 six before being dismissed by Sandeep Sharma.
• Rahul Tewatia added quickfire runs, scoring 9 runs off 4 balls with a six, but was trapped LBW by Jofra Archer.
• Sharukh Khan stayed not out on 5 runs from just 2 balls, including a boundary.
• Extras: 9 runs (8 wides, 1 leg bye)
• Total Score: 209/4 in 20 overs
• Fall of Wickets:
• 93/1 (S. Sudharsan, 10.2 overs)
• 167/2 (S. Gill, 16.4 overs)
• 193/3 (W. Sundar, 18.4 overs)
• 202/4 (R. Tewatia, 19.2 overs)
The Titans looked set for a massive score thanks to the brilliant innings by Gill and Buttler, but RR’s disciplined bowling in the death overs restricted them under 210.
3. Rajasthan Royals Batting Performance
Chasing 210, Rajasthan Royals’ batters made the target look easy, reaching 212 for 2 in just 15.5 overs with power-hitting and flawless execution:
• Yashasvi Jaiswal batted magnificently, scoring an unbeaten 70 runs off 40 balls. His innings was studded with 9 fours and 2 sixes, scoring at a strike rate of 175.00.
• Vaibhav Suryavanshi played a stunning innings that changed the course of the match. The youngster hammered 101 runs off only 37 balls, smashing 7 fours and 12 sixes, at a jaw-dropping strike rate of 265.79. He was finally dismissed by Prasidh Krishna.
• Nitish Rana tried to keep up the momentum but managed only 4 runs off 2 balls before being trapped LBW by Rashid Khan.
• Riyan Parag (Captain) finished the chase in style with an unbeaten 32 off 15 balls, including 2 fours and 2 sixes, at a blistering strike rate of 213.33.
• Extras: 5 runs (4 wides, 1 leg bye)
• Total Score: 212/2 in 15.5 overs
• Fall of Wickets:
• 166/1 (V. Suryavanshi, 11.5 overs)
• 171/2 (N. Rana, 12.3 overs)
Rajasthan’s opening partnership set the foundation, and despite two quick dismissals, Parag ensured that the team crossed the finish line comfortably.
4. Conclusion
It was a dominating win for Rajasthan Royals as they chased down a daunting target with ease. Vedant Suryavanshi was the star of the match with his blazing century, while Yashasvi Jaiswal’s steady knock and Riyan Parag’s quick finish completed the formalities. Gujarat Titans’ efforts, especially Shubman Gill’s superb innings, went in vain as their bowlers struggled against the RR onslaught. With this win, Rajasthan Royals strengthened their position in the IPL 2025 points table, while Gujarat Titans will look to bounce back strongly in their upcoming matches.
