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Despite being a new team, Gujarat Titans have had a clear upper hand over Rajasthan Royals. In six matches played between the two teams, GT have won five, while RR have managed only a single victory.
GT’s dominance in this head-to-head record is evident, with the Titans excelling in both batting and bowling departments.
Gujarat Titans hold a dominant 83% win percentage against Rajasthan Royals, underlining their consistent performance in this fixture. Rajasthan Royals, with just a 17% success rate, will be eager to change this statistic in future encounters.
Gujarat Titans have been exceptional while chasing, winning four of their five matches in such scenarios. Their ability to chase high targets successfully, including their highest successful chase of 197, demonstrates their strong batting depth. Rajasthan Royals, meanwhile, have struggled in both settings, winning only once while chasing and failing to secure a win when batting first.
The record at Ahmedabad is balanced, with both teams securing a win each. RR have posted a higher total of 179, whereas GT’s highest remains 177. However, GT has struggled when chasing at this venue, with their highest successful chase being 133.
At Jaipur, Gujarat Titans have completely dominated, winning both matches played at this venue. They have successfully chased 199 runs here, showing their strength in high-scoring games. RR, despite scoring 196 in one match, have failed to convert their performances into wins.
GT’s success at neutral venues further solidifies their control over this rivalry, winning both encounters played at neutral locations.
GT have won four out of the last five matches, including a dominant 9-wicket victory in 2023 where Rashid Khan played a crucial role. RR’s only win came in April 2023, where Sanju Samson's 60 helped them secure victory.
2022 IPL Final - GT’s Historic Triumph: Gujarat Titans won their maiden IPL title in 2022 by defeating Rajasthan Royals in the final. Hardik Pandya led from the front, scoring an unbeaten 87* and taking crucial wickets to seal a dominant victory.
2023 - Rashid Khan’s Magic: Rashid Khan delivered a stunning bowling performance, picking up 3/14 to help GT register a 9-wicket win over RR.
2024 - Shubman Gill’s Brilliance: Shubman Gill’s match-winning 72 guided Gujarat Titans to yet another victory over Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur.
Shubman Gill (GT) – 246 runs
Gujarat Titans’ captain Shubman Gill leads the charts as the highest run-scorer in GT vs RR encounters with 246 runs.
Sanju Samson (RR) – 230 runs
RR’s skipper Sanju Samson is not far behind, having scored 230 runs against GT.
Hardik Pandya (GT) – 7 wickets
Former Gujarat Titans captain Hardik Pandya has taken the most wickets in this fixture with seven scalps.
Yuzvendra Chahal (RR) – 6 wickets
RR’s star spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has claimed six wickets against Gujarat Titans.
With IPL 2025 in full swing, both franchises will be looking to make their mark. While GT have dominated the rivalry so far, RR will be eager to turn things around.
As the season progresses, fans can expect another thrilling contest when these two teams face off, with top players delivering unforgettable performances on the field.
The Gujarat Titans head into IPL 2025 as one of the most balanced and dangerous squads in the tournament. With Shubman Gill leading the side, GT will look to continue their consistent performances and aim for another deep run in the competition. Gill, who has been in sublime form, will spearhead the batting order, while the addition of Jos Buttler adds a significant boost to their top-order firepower. The Englishman’s aggressive style and experience make him a game-changer in any situation.
GT’s middle order will rely on the explosiveness of Sherfane Rutherford and Glenn Phillips, who are both capable of accelerating the run rate and finishing games in style. With the likes of Mahipal Lomror and Washington Sundar providing stability and all-round capabilities, GT’s batting lineup looks well-rounded and dangerous.
The Titans boast a formidable bowling attack with Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, and Prasidh Krishna forming a lethal pace trio. Rabada’s knack for taking wickets in the powerplay and Siraj’s ability to bowl with pace and accuracy in the death overs will be key to GT’s success. In the spin department, Rashid Khan, one of the world’s most lethal leg-spinners, will play a pivotal role. His wicket-taking ability and miserly economy rate make him a constant threat to opposition batters.
The all-round prowess of Rahul Tewatia and the left-arm spin of Sai Kishore provide additional depth and flexibility to GT’s bowling attack, making them a well-balanced and dangerous side.
Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, Kumar Kushagra, Anuj Rawat, Sherfane Rutherford, Glenn Phillips, Nishant Sindhu, Mahipal Lomror, Washington Sundar, Mohd. Arshad Khan, Sai Kishore, Jayant Yadav, Karim Janat, Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Manav Suthar, Gerald Coetzee, Gurnoor Singh Brar, Ishant Sharma, Kulwant Khejroliya, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan.
Heading into the IPL 2025 season, there are some concerns over Rajasthan Royals and the squad they managed to build in the mega auction last year. Post the 2022 Mega Auction, Rajasthan Royals had managed to stitch together an extremely strong lineup which led them to the finals.
However, in 2025 RR will be entering after losing their key players in Jos Buttler, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal and Ravichandran Ashwin has significantly weakened their squad. RR have brought back the likes of Jofra Archer and Maheesh Theekshana to bolster their bowling lineup but it remains to be seen how the team fares without their star players.
Captain Sanju Samson along with Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag and Shimron Hetmeyer will have to grow into their roles as leaders of the team if Rajasthan Royals want to make a deep run in the playoffs of IPL 2025.
Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Sandeep Sharma, Jofra Archer (Rs. 12.50 crore), Maheesh Theekshana (Rs. 4.4 crore), Wanindu Hasaranga (Rs. 5.25 crore), Akash Madhwal (Rs. 1.20 crore), Kumar Kartikeya (Rs. 30 lakh), Nitish Rana (Rs. 4.20 crore), Tushar Deshpande (Rs. 6.50 crore), Shubham Dubey (Rs. 80 lakh), Yudhvir Singh (Rs. 35 lakh), Fazalhaq Farooqi (Rs. 2 crore), Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Rs. 1.10 crore), Kwena Maphaka (Rs. 1.50 crore), Kunal Rathore (Rs. 30 lakh), Ashok Sharma (Rs. 30 lakh).
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