In a riveting encounter at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Gujarat Titans showcased their dominance by securing a resounding 58-run victory against Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2025. This win propelled GT to the summit of the points table, underlining their formidable form this season.
Opting to bat first, GT amassed a challenging total of 217/6, largely due to the elegant 82 off 53 balls by Sai Sudharsan. His innings was a masterclass, adorned with eight boundaries and three sixes. Supportive knocks from Jos Buttler (36), Shahrukh Khan (36), and Rahul Tewatia (24 not out) further bolstered the innings. Sudharsan’s crucial 80-run partnership with Buttler in the middle overs set the stage for GT’s imposing total, before he was dismissed in the 18th over by Tushar Deshpande.
Chasing a daunting 218, Rajasthan Royals faced an early setback with Arshad Khan and Mohammed Siraj dismissing Yashasvi Jaiswal (6) and Nitish Rana (1) within the first three overs. Despite a spirited fightback from captain Sanju Samson (41) and Riyan Parag (26), the Royals’ innings crumbled under the pressure of GT’s disciplined bowling attack. Impact Sub Kulwant Khejroliya and Rashid Khan played pivotal roles in breaking key partnerships, while Shimron Hetmyer’s valiant 52 off 32 balls couldn’t prevent RR from being bowled out for 159 in 19.2 overs.
Prasidh Krishna was the standout bowler for GT, claiming 3/24, including the crucial wickets of Samson and Hetmyer. Rashid Khan (2/37) and Sai Kishore (2/20) also made significant contributions to the victory.
With this triumph, Gujarat Titans secured their fourth win in five matches, amassing 8 points and a net run rate of +1.413, firmly establishing themselves at the top of the IPL 2025 standings. On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals suffered their third defeat in five games, slipping to seventh place with a net run rate of -0.733.
Brief Scores:
Gujarat Titans: 217/6 in 20 overs (Sai Sudharsan 82, Jos Buttler 36, M Shahrukh Khan 36; Maheesh Theekshana 2/54, Tushar Deshpande 2/53).
Rajasthan Royals: 159 all out in 19.2 overs (Shimron Hetmyer 52, Sanju Samson 41; Prasidh Krishna 3/24, Rashid Khan 2/37, Sai Kishore 2/20).