Gujarat Titans will take on Rajasthan Royals today in Match 23 of IPL 2025. The game will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Rajasthan Royals have had a mixed start. They won two games and lost two. So now, they need to find some consistency.
Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans look strong. They have won three matches in a row. They already defeated big teams like Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, and Sunrisers Hyderabad. If they win again, they will boost their chances of reaching the playoffs. They missed out in 2024, so this time they look more focused.
Recent Matches
In their last game, Gujarat Titans beat Punjab Kings by 50 runs. Rajasthan Royals also won their previous match. Therefore, both teams will enter this game with some confidence. Rajasthan will now try to break Gujarat's winning streak.
Head-to-Head Record
So far, Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals have played six matches in the IPL. Gujarat has won five of them. Rajasthan has won only once. Clearly, Gujarat has had the upper hand in this contest.
Pitch Conditions and Weather Report
The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium has changed in recent years. Earlier, it helped bowlers. Now, it supports batters more. The surface gives good bounce, which helps stroke play. The average first-innings score is close to 200. For this reason, teams should choose to bat first after winning the toss. A big score can put the chasing side under pressure.
The weather in Ahmedabad will be hot and dry on April 9. No rain is expected. The temperature may go up to 43°C during the day and drop to around 26°C at night. Wind speeds will stay between 10 to 15 km/h. Humidity will be low, around 24%. So, players will have to deal with tough weather conditions.
Probable Playing XI's
Gujarat Titans (GT): Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
Rajasthan Royals (RR): Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag (c), Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Yudhvir Singh
Overall, Gujarat Titans will try to keep their winning streak alive. Rajasthan Royals will look to bounce back with a solid win. With both teams eyeing key points, fans can expect a thrilling contest in Ahmedabad.