IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals Win Toss, Opt to Bowl Against In-Form Gujarat Titans

GT ride a three-match winning streak but face bowling concerns, while RR look to climb out of mid-table with Sanju Samson’s bold decision in Ahmedabad.

April 9, 2025: Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2025 LIVE: In a crucial mid-table clash, Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain Sanju Samson won the toss and elected to bowl first against Gujarat Titans (GT) in Match 23 of the Indian Premier League at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

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Gujarat Titans, currently sitting in the top half of the table with six points from four games, aim to extend their three-match winning streak. Rajasthan Royals, with two wins from four, are hoping to pull away from the congested middle of the standings with a much-needed victory.

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🔍 Key Talking Points Before the Match:

• High-Scoring Venue: Ahmedabad has witnessed big totals this season — 243, 232, 196, and 160 — which will test the bowlers from both teams. GT’s batting firepower, led by Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, Sherfane Rutherford, and B Sai Sudharsan, looks formidable. Washington Sundar’s recent knock of 49 has added further balance to their line-up.
• RR’s Bowling Under Pressure: Apart from Sandeep Sharma, RR’s bowling has struggled. Jofra Archer, however, impressed with 3/25 in their previous game, offering hope against GT’s red-hot batting.
• GT’s Bowling Woes Continue: Rashid Khan and Ishant Sharma have been out of form, leaking runs and struggling for wickets. The absence of Gerald Coetzee due to a hamstring issue and Kagiso Rabada’s return home have left GT short-handed in the pace department.
• Form Watch – Yashasvi Jaiswal: The Royals’ opener has scored just 101 runs in four matches, with 67 of them coming in a single game. His inconsistency is being closely observed by national selectors ahead of the T20 World Cup.
• RR’s Explosive Batting: Sanju Samson, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, and Nitish Rana have all struck at impressive rates above 150+, which could prove pivotal on a batting-friendly surface.

With both teams possessing explosive batting units and shaky bowling line-ups, fans can expect a high-scoring thriller under lights in Ahmedabad.

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