The Gujarat Titans are all set to host the Rajasthan Royals in what promises to be a thrilling mid-week encounter at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, April 9. With the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season heating up, both teams have found their rhythm and will be eyeing supremacy on the points table.
GT, led by the ever-composed Shubman Gill, currently sit comfortably in second place with three wins in four games. Their latest victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad, where they chased down the target with ease, was a testament to their balanced squad and growing confidence. On the other hand, RR have recovered well after a slow start to their IPL 2025 campaign. Under the leadership of Sanju Samson, RR halted Punjab Kings’ impressive winning streak in their previous outing, securing back-to-back victories that have reignited their season. The team has begun to click as a unit, with both the batting and bowling departments contributing effectively.
GT vs RR Head-to-Head record
- Matches played: 6 | GT won: 5 | RR won: 1 | No result: 0
Match details: GT vs RR, IPL 2025
- Date and Time: April 9, 07:30 pm IST / 2:00 pm GMT
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report
The venue for this high-voltage fixture, the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, is known for producing batting-friendly conditions. With a hard, dry surface that offers consistent bounce, batters are expected to enjoy their time in the middle. Pacers can extract some early movement with the new ball, but their impact diminishes as the game progresses due to the nature of the pitch.
This shift in pitch behaviour brings spinners into play during the second innings, where the surface tends to slow down and grip, giving them a crucial role in shaping the outcome of the game. This dynamic makes the toss extremely crucial. Captains winning the toss at this venue often prefer to bat first, aiming to exploit the pitch’s fresh bounce early on and then put the opposition under pressure with spin and variations later.
GT vs RR Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson
- Batters: Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan
- All-rounders: Nitish Rana, Washington Sundar, Wanindu Hasaranga, Riyan Parag
- Bowlers: Mohammed Siraj, Jofra Archer
GT vs RR Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Jos Buttler (c), Riyan Parag (vc)
- Choice 2: Nitish Rana (c), Wanindu Hasaranga (vc)
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GT vs RR Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Prasidh Krishna, Rahul Tewatia, Maheesh Theekshana, Akash Madhwal
GT vs RR Dream11 Team for today’s match (April 9, 7:30 pm IST):
Squads:
Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler, B. Sai Sudharshan, Shahrukh Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Nishant Sindhu, Mahipal Lomror, Kumar Kushagra, Anuj Rawat, Manav Suthar, Washington Sundar, Gerald Coetzee, Mohmmad Arshad Khan, Gurnoor Singh Brar, Sherfane Rutherford, R. Sai Kishore, Ishant Sharma, Jayant Yadav, Glenn Phillips, Kareem Janat, Kulwant Khejroliya.
Rajasthan Royals: Sanju Samson (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Sandeep Sharma, Jofra Archer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya Singh, Nitish Rana, Tushar Deshpande, Shubham Dubey, Yudhvir Charak, Fazal Farooqi, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Kwena Maphaka, Kunal Rathore, Ashok Sharma.
