IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals face GT at fortress Ahmedabad — fans declare ‘Sai Sudharsan will explode, Gill’s captaincy to shine’

Match number 23 of IPL 2025 will see the Gujarat Titans lock horns with Rajasthan Royals at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad at 7:30 PM. Gujarat, second on the points table with three wins from four games, aim to maintain their stronghold at home. Rajasthan, with two wins in four matches, are looking to bounce back after a mixed start.

Their previous five face-offs have largely gone GT’s way — the Titans have emerged victorious in four of those clashes. The Narendra Modi Stadium hasn’t been kind to RR, who lost by 3 wickets to GT here during IPL 2024.

Sanju’s firepower vs Rashid’s control

Sanju Samson has been RR’s consistent performer, particularly against GT. He has scored at an average of 79.00 with a striking rate of 166.32 — numbers that could rattle any bowling line-up. But GT have Rashid Khan, the spinner who’s been RR’s nemesis, giving away just 6.32 runs per over. This duel may very well dictate tonight’s tempo.

Shubman Gill and the Ahmedabad factor

The Narendra Modi Stadium has been a happy hunting ground for Shubman Gill. His numbers speak volumes — an average of 61.14 and strike rate nearing 164 at this venue. Paired with Mohammed Siraj’s powerplay skills, GT could put RR’s top order under early pressure.

Key match-ups and fan predictions

The game’s middle overs could be crucial — Riyan Parag’s aggressive style will meet Gujarat’s spin-heavy phase. Meanwhile, Wanindu Hasaranga remains RR’s top wicket-taker so far this season, despite a higher economy of 9.55.

What are fans saying?

One fan wrote on X (Formerly Twitter) “Sanju Samson walking in like a royal. Shubman Gill answering like a Titan. Me: Sitting with popcorn like it’s an Avengers movie.”

Another predicted, “Gujarat will thrash Rajasthan Royals today! Sai Sudharsan to score some huge runs and Siraj continue to dominate... Ahmedabad Ground today will notice some brilliant captaincy by Shubman Gill.”

A third noted a pattern: “In the 5 matches between Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans, GT is leading 4-1 — and whichever team is chasing the runs ends up winning!”

With Gujarat’s fortress-like record at home and Rajasthan’s explosive top order, tonight’s clash promises edge-of-the-seat action. Whether it’s Shubman Gill’s captaincy or Sanju Samson’s firepower that steals the spotlight, fans are in for a great showdown in Ahmedabad.

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