Rajasthan Royals won the toss and chose to bowl first against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025’s 20th match at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Live updates here.
In today’s exciting clash of IPL 2025, Rajasthan Royals have won the toss and elected to bowl first against Gujarat Titans at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. This marks the 20th match of the season and is expected to be a high-voltage contest between two strong sides.
As Gujarat Titans begin their innings, they aim to set a competitive total backed by the consistency of Shubman Gill, the form of Sai Sudharsan, and the firepower of Rahul Tewatia and Shahrukh Khan in the middle order.
The pitch in Ahmedabad is expected to be a batting paradise with true bounce, though it might offer early movement for seamers. With a fast outfield and a large crowd in support, both teams are likely to enjoy the conditions. Dew might play a role in the second innings, influencing Rajasthan's decision to chase.
Shubman Gill (c)
Sai Sudharsan
Jos Buttler (w)
Sherfane Rutherford
Shahrukh Khan
Rahul Tewatia
Washington Sundar
Rashid Khan
Mohammed Siraj
Prasidh Krishna
R. Sai Kishore
Anuj Rawat, Glenn Phillips, Kagiso Rabada
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Sanju Samson (c/w)
Riyan Parag
Nitish Rana
Shimron Hetmyer
Dhruv Jurel
Wanindu Hasaranga
Jofra Archer
Maheesh Theekshana
Sandeep Sharma
Yudhvir Singh
Akash Madhwal, Tushar Deshpande, Kunal Rathore
By choosing to bowl first, Rajasthan is banking on the pace of Jofra Archer and the spin duo of Hasaranga-Theekshana to contain Gujarat’s batting. With early breakthroughs, they aim to dominate the powerplay.
Gujarat boasts a mix of power-hitters and dependable bowlers. Rashid Khan’s role in the middle overs remains crucial, while Siraj and Prasidh Krishna will lead the pace attack in the second innings.
Both teams are in contention for a top-four spot. Gujarat Titans, under Shubman Gill’s captaincy, have shown sparks of brilliance but need consistency. Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, have impressed with depth in both batting and bowling departments.
Shubman Gill: Anchoring innings with class
Rashid Khan: Wicket-taker in the middle overs
Shahrukh Khan: Big finisher threat
Sanju Samson: Calm and attacking leadership
Jofra Archer: Game-changer with raw pace
Yashasvi Jaiswal: Explosive starts in the powerplay
Live on TV: Star Sports Network
Streaming: JioCinema (Free in India)
Live Commentary: Cricbuzz, ESPNcricinfo
The buzz around this match is high with fans expecting a close-fought thriller. Cricket analysts believe this clash could impact the playoff race heavily.
"GT vs RR always delivers a cracker. Keep an eye on how the pitch plays in the second half — could decide the match!" – Sunil Gavaskar (Commentator)
This match is a perfect example of IPL drama, with star players, tactical battles, and playoff hopes on the line. Stay tuned as GT looks to defend their turf while RR aims to chase confidently under the Ahmedabad lights.
Disclaimer: This article is written solely for informative and journalistic purposes based on live updates. The team line-ups and strategies are subject to change.
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