IPL 2025, Match 47: Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans Match Preview

The Rajasthan Royals (RR) will take on the Gujarat Titans (GT) in the 47th encounter of the ongoing IPL 2025 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur on Monday, April 28.

Gujarat find themselves in top form currently, and the side has been riding heavily on the services of their top-order, which includes a deadly troika of captain Shubman Gill, his opening partner B Sai Sudharsan and fierce wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler. However, this does not mean that the bowlers haven't done their job. In fact, Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj are in the Purple Cap race as well, while R Sai Kishore has also delivered some match-winning spells.

Speaking of hosts Rajasthan, the side has had a forgettable season so far, and a loss against GT on Monday would nearly be a confirmation of their elimination from the Playoffs' race. Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and pacer Jofra Archer have been the biggest positives for the franchise, however, injuries to key players like skipper Sanju Samson and a fair share of chops and changes has kept them devoid of setting up a match-winning playing combination in this season.

Match Details

Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur Pitch Report

The surface at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium used to be a batter's paradise once, but the ongoing season has seen a very even contest between the ball and the bat. The pitch has usually maintained its pace despite the game going further into its length, and it is evident as the teams chasing have won 37 games out of the 59 matches played in Jaipur in the Indian Premier League history. As a result, the captain winning the toss tomorrow is likely to bowl first.

Head-to-Head Record

Gujarat Titans have been the dominant side on most occasions when they have squared off against Rajasthan Royals. In the seven games played between them so far, GT have won six times, whereas RR have pulled off only a solitary win.

Predicted Playing 11s

Rajasthan Royals

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag (C), Nitish Rana, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande

Impact Player: Vaibhav Suryavanshi

Gujarat Titans (GT)

Shubman Gill (C), B Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (WK), Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Washington Sundar, Rashid Khan, R Sai Kishore, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj

Impact Player: Ishant Sharma