IPL 2025 Match 23 Result: GT Won by 58 Runs
Match Details:
• Match: Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals, Match 23, IPL 2025
• Date: April 7, 2025
• Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
• Toss: Rajasthan Royals won the toss and opted to bowl first
• Result: Gujarat Titans won by 58 runs
• Timezone: All times are in India Standard Time (IST)
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Match Summary:
Gujarat Titans delivered a dominant all-round performance to register a resounding 58-run win over Rajasthan Royals at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Sai Sudharsan led the charge with a stellar knock of 82 runs, guiding GT to a massive total of 217/6. In response, RR’s chase fell apart despite a fighting half-century by Shimron Hetmyer, and they were bowled out for 159 in 19.2 overs.
Gujarat Titans Batting Performance:
GT’s innings was anchored by Sai Sudharsan, who smashed 82 runs off 53 balls, laced with 8 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 154.72. He looked composed and aggressive in equal measure, pacing the innings beautifully.
Captain Shubman Gill was dismissed early, scoring only 2 runs from 3 balls, falling to Jofra Archer.
Jos Buttler, surprisingly playing for GT in this match, provided a brisk start with a 25-ball 36, which included 5 fours before being trapped lbw by Theekshana.
Sharukh Khan played a fiery cameo in the middle overs, scoring 36 off 20 balls with 4 boundaries and 2 sixes, but was stumped off Theekshana’s bowling.
Sherfane Rutherford added a quick 7 from just 3 deliveries with a six before holing out.
Rahul Tewatia’s finishing skills were on display yet again as he hammered 24 off just 12 balls, striking 2 fours and 2 sixes. Rashid Khan chipped in with a valuable 12 off 4 balls, including a four and a six at a strike rate of 300.
GT’s innings ended at 217/6 in their 20 overs, bolstered by 18 extras (including 17 wides).
Fall of wickets: 14/1 (Gill), 94/2 (Buttler), 156/3 (Sharukh), 163/4 (Rutherford), 187/5 (Sudharsan), 201/6 (Rashid Khan)
Rajasthan Royals Batting Performance:
Chasing 218, Rajasthan Royals got off to a poor start as Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed for 6 runs in the second over. Soon after, Nitish Rana was sent back for just 1, putting RR in early trouble at 12/2.
Captain Sanju Samson tried to stabilize the innings, scoring 41 off 28 balls with 4 boundaries and 2 sixes before being dismissed by Prasidh Krishna.
Riyan Parag played a short but explosive knock of 26 off 14 balls, smashing a six and a four, but couldn’t convert his start.
Shimron Hetmyer was the lone warrior, scoring a brilliant 52 off 32 balls, hitting 4 boundaries and 3 sixes, keeping RR’s hopes alive.
However, the rest of the batting line-up crumbled. Dhruv Jurel (5), new player S. Dubey (1), and Jofra Archer (4) all fell cheaply.
The lower order added only token resistance. Theekshana and Deshpande scored 5 and 3 respectively before falling, while Sandeep Sharma remained unbeaten on 6.
Extras contributed 9 runs (all wides), as RR were bowled out for 159 in 19.2 overs.
Fall of wickets: 10/1 (Jaiswal), 12/2 (Rana), 60/3 (Parag), 68/4 (Jurel), 116/5 (Samson), 119/6 (Dubey), 144/7 (Archer), 145/8 (Hetmyer), 150/9 (Deshpande), 159/10 (Theekshana)
Key Performances:
• Sai Sudharsan (GT): 82 (53), 8 fours, 3 sixes – Match-winning anchor innings
• Sharukh Khan (GT): 36 (20), explosive middle-order knock
• Rahul Tewatia (GT): 24* (12), key finishing burst
• Shimron Hetmyer (RR): 52 (32), lone bright spot in RR’s chase
• Prasidh Krishna (GT): Crucial wickets of Samson, Hetmyer, and Archer
• Rashid Khan (GT): 2 wickets and sharp fielding
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Conclusion:
Gujarat Titans showcased their dominance at home with a well-rounded performance, especially in the batting department. Sai Sudharsan’s classy 82 and GT’s power-hitters pushed them to a mammoth total. In reply, Rajasthan Royals never really got going apart from Hetmyer’s valiant effort. With this comprehensive 58-run win, GT continues to build momentum in IPL 2025.
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