Who will win at present’s IPL 2025 match?

RR vs GT Match Prediction: The Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) is entering its business end. In Match 47, Rajasthan Royals (RR) host Gujarat Titans at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. With both teams showcasing moments of brilliance this season, this clash is crucial for their playoff aspirations. However, for RR, it is a do-or-die clash. If they lose, the Riyan Parag-led side will be knocked out of the playoff race. A win can help Shubman Gill-led GT reclaim top spot.

Match Details

• Match: Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans, Match 38, IPL 2025
• Date: April 28, 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
• Weather: Clear skies, temperatures between 32-36°C, low humidity (20-30%), minimal dew expected, ensuring an uninterrupted game.

RR vs GT Match Preview

Rajasthan Royals are in a precarious position, languishing in seventh place with only two wins from eight matches. Their season started with promise, but injuries, particularly to their captain Sanju Samson over-reliance on top-order batsmen like Yashasvi Jaiswal have derailed their campaign. RR are on a five-match losing streak. But in three of them, they lost from a winning position. A win over GT or five consecutive wins won’t guarantee them a playoff spot. They will still have to rely on other results to go their way, as RR can reach a maximum of 14 points.

Gujarat Titans, on the other hand, are in scintillating form, sitting second on the points table with six wins from eight games. Shubman Gill has been a run-machine and so is Sai Sudharsan. Jos Buttler’s explosive batting adds depth. The bowling unit, led by Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna, has been clinical, with Rashid Khan regaining his mojo. GT’s ability to adapt to conditions and their dominant head-to-head record against RR make them favourites. But they’ll be wary of RR’s desperation to turn their season around.

Sawai Mansingh Stadium Pitch Report

The Sawai Mansingh Stadium pitch is known for favouring batsmen, especially in the first innings, with an average first-innings score of around 180-190. The surface offers good pace and bounce, but long square boundaries and a slower track in the later overs can assist spinners and slower bowlers.

In recent IPL matches, teams batting first have had success defending totals above 180, as seen in RR’s victories defending 193 and 185 in Jaipur. Dew is unlikely to be a factor, giving the toss-winning team the option to bat first and set a challenging total. Spinners like Rashid Khan and Hasaranga could play a pivotal role in the middle overs.

RR vs GT Head-to-Head Records

• Matches Played: 7
• Gujarat Titans Wins: 6
• Rajasthan Royals Wins: 1
• No Result: 0
• Recent Encounter: In their last meeting on April 9, 2025, at Ahmedabad, GT thrashed RR by 58 runs, with Sai Sudharsan’s 82 and Prasidh Krishna’s 3 wickets sealing a comprehensive victory.
• Key Stat: GT have won all three matches against RR at Ahmedabad, but RR’s sole victory came in Jaipur in IPL 2023, making this venue a potential game-changer.

Predicted Playing 11

Rajasthan Royals

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Jofra Archer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Akash Madhwal, Sandeep Sharma

Impact Player: Tushar Deshpande/Shubham Dubey

Gujarat Titans

Shubman Gill, Sai Sudarshan, Jos Buttler, Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Washington Sundar, Rashid Khan, R Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna

Impact Sub: Ishant Sharma

RR vs GT Match Prediction

Gujarat Titans hold the edge going into this contest, thanks to their superior form, balanced squad, and historical dominance over RR. Shubman Gill’s exceptional record and GT’s potent bowling attack, featuring Siraj, Krishna, and Rashid, give them a 60-40 advantage.

RR’s hopes hinge on their top order firing and their spinners exploiting the Jaipur pitch, but their inconsistency and injury concerns make an upset less likely. Unless Jaiswal and Samson deliver match-winning knocks or Archer produces a magical spell, GT are likely to continue their winning streak. GT are overwhelming favourites. However, T20 cricket is unpredictable, and RR’s home advantage could spark a surprise.

Predicted Winner: Gujarat Titans (60% chance)