GT currently hold the upper hand with three wins in four games, riding on solid performances from the likes of B Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill. However, their bowling unit is stretched thin. The loss of Gerald Coetzee and Kagiso Rabada has hit them hard, and with Rashid Khan and Ishant Sharma out of form, much rests on the shoulders of Mohammed Siraj and R Sai Kishore.
On the other hand, RR’s top-order batting has been electric. Sanju Samson, Riyan Parag, Nitish Rana, and Dhruv Jurel have all struck at over 150, but Yashasvi Jaiswal’s form remains a worry. With national selectors watching, this game could be crucial for the left-hander.
RR’s bowling is also under the microscope, with only Sandeep Sharma showing consistency. Jofra Archer’s fiery spell against PBKS was a bright spot and will be key again.
The Ahmedabad pitch has served up massive totals this season, and with temperatures soaring to a brutal 44°C, fitness and mental toughness will be tested. As fans anticipate fireworks with the bat and pressure mounting in the middle overs, GT vs RR promises to be a gripping contest that could shape the course of IPL 2025. Don’t miss a ball of this thrilling encounter!
GT vs RR Squads:
Gujarat Titans Squad: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill(c), Jos Buttler(w), Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Washington Sundar, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma, Glenn Phillips, Anuj Rawat, Mahipal Lomror, Arshad Khan, Gerald Coetzee, Kagiso Rabada, Karim Janat, Kulwant Khejroliya, Manav Suthar, Nishant Sindhu, Gurnoor Brar, Kumar Kushagra, Jayant Yadav
Rajasthan Royals Squad: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson(w/c), Riyan Parag, Nitish Rana, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Sandeep Sharma, Kumar Kartikeya, Shubham Dubey, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kunal Singh Rathore, Akash Madhwal, Ashok Sharma, Tushar Deshpande, Kwena Maphaka, Vaibhav Suryavanshi
