GT vs RR - IPL 2025 Match 23: Gujarat Titans Win by 58 Runs!
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Hey everyone! So, Gujarat Titans crushed Rajasthan Royals by 58 runs in Match 23 of the IPL 2025, played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on April 9. This win marked their fourth of the season!
GT batted first and managed to score 56 in the powerplay. Unfortunately, Shubman Gill went out early, just scoring 2 runs off 3 balls, thanks to a fiery delivery from Jofra Archer. But it was Sai Sudharsan who really stepped up for GT and kept the scoreboard ticking. Jos Buttler, from RR, made 36 runs off 25 balls but got trapped in front by Maheesh Theekshana on the last ball of the 10th over.
Sudharsan played a brilliant knock of 82 runs, which ended in the penultimate over of their innings. Shahrukh Khan also contributed with 36 runs, helping keep up the momentum. Rahul Tewatia ended the innings on a quick 24 off 12 balls. Archer was the pick of the bowlers for RR, giving away just 30 runs in his 4 overs. GT finished their innings at 217/6.
Now, RR’s chase wasn’t off to a good start. They lost Yashasvi Jaiswal for just 6 runs and Nitish Rana for 1 run in the first few overs. But Sanju Samson and Riyan Parag tried to keep them in the game, putting up 57 runs in the powerplay. RR then brought on Impact Player Kulwant Khejroliya, who made an immediate impact by getting rid of Parag for 26 runs in the seventh over.
RR kept losing wickets and were bowled out for just 159 in 19.2 overs. Prasidh Krishna was brilliant with the ball, taking 3 wickets for 24 runs in his full quota. Sai Kishore (2/20) and Rashid Khan (2/37) also chipped in with wickets. Shimron Hetmyer fought hard with a knock of 52 off 32 balls, while Samson made 41 runs off 28 balls.
Key Moments of the Match:
1. Sai Sudharsan’s Stellar Performance: The guy was on fire! His 82-run knock was exactly what GT needed to set a big total.
2. Yashasvi Jaiswal’s Amazing Catch: Jaiswal took a brilliant catch to dismiss Rashid Khan, saving a potential boundary and bringing RR back in the game.
3. Prasidh Krishna Finishes It Off: His 3-wicket performance included a key wicket of Hetmyer. A perfect leg-side bumper helped GT close out the game.
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