IPL 2025: Shubman Gill's GT Host Sanju Samson's RR in Key Encounter
Shubman Gill-led Gujarat Titans (GT) are set to host Sanju Samson’s Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match 23 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. With three wins in four games, GT currently occupy the second spot on the points table, while RR, with two wins from four outings, sit at the seventh position. The encounter is expected to be a crucial tie for both sides as the race to the playoffs intensifies.
GT and RR share a budding rivalry, with the Titans holding a commanding 5-1 head-to-head record in the IPL. Notably, GT clinched their maiden IPL title in 2022 by defeating RR in the final, setting the tone for a fierce on-field battle in subsequent seasons.
When it comes to batting showdowns, Shubman Gill leads the charts with 246 runs in six games against RR. He is followed by RR skipper Sanju Samson, who has scored 230 runs at an impressive strike rate of 166.66. Former GT captain Hardik Pandya, now leading Mumbai Indians, ranks third with 228 runs.
In the bowling department, GT have historically dominated RR. Three bowlers Mohammed Shami, Rashid Khan, and Hardik Pandya have each taken seven wickets in this fixture. While Shami now plays for Sunrisers Hyderabad and Pandya is with MI, Rashid Khan continues to be a key weapon in GT’s arsenal after being retained before the IPL 2025 mega-auction.
RR received a boost with the return of Sanju Samson in their previous match. The team had managed just one win under Riyan Parag's interim leadership but will now look to build momentum under their regular skipper.
With home advantage and form on their side, GT will start as favourites in this high-stakes clash.
