It was a good start for the Rajasthan Royals (RR) against the Gujarat Titans (GT) on Wednesday, the 23rd match of 2025 at the Netaji Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, as RR won the toss and chose to bowl first. Despite this, it seems a bit tough for the Rajasthan Royals today. The team is in trouble in a big 218 chase, as they have already lost Nitish Rana, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and now Riyan Parag.
On the other hand, the wicket of Parag has come as a shocker for RR; meanwhile, Sanju Samson stands as a lone wolf against GT. Along with Samson, the?Guyanese cricketer Shimron Hetmyer steers?the game for RR; with this, he also races to his half century in just 29 balls. The move has come quickly from Rajasthan Royals' southpaw.
Rashid Khan dismissed Shubham Dubey, who opted to review the decision, but it didn't work out in his favor. Despite that, Rashid Khan has bowled brilliantly today.? ??
Fans react to Shimron Hetmyer's chase against GT
Rajasthan Royals is struggling in the 23rd IPL match, but Shimron Hetmyer's performance still holds hope among the RR fans.
Some react on the same on social media; one said, "Sanju Samson and Shimron Hetmyer is fire ??"
"Rashid Khan to Hetmyer, SIX, floats it full into the arc of Shimron Hetmyer. The Guyana batter needs no second invite, lunges to the pitch of this delivery and slams it over the bowler's head for a straight six?"
"Shimron Hetmyer's batting average in his last ten games is 23.33!
He needs to score big tonight!"
In 42 innings for Rajasthan Royals, 7.4 overs is the third-earliest Shimron Hetmyer has come out to bat for the franchise."
Can he turn things around in RR's favour?On the other hand, Rashid Khan picked up Shubham Dubey, and the batter decided to send it upstairs, but it seems it didn't go well with the player. However, Rashid Khan has bowel well today.