RR vs GT Match Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch Report, and Playing XI of 47th Match of IPL 2025

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Tonight’s IPL clash between Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans might look like a dead rubber on paper, but as we know, nothing is ever certain in the IPL. That’s why fans are still buzzing with anticipation. Calling it a dead rubber isn’t unfair though. Rajasthan Royals have had a season to forget, winning just two out of their nine matches so far. They’re languishing near the bottom of the table and clinging onto the slimmest of playoff hopes. In sharp contrast, Gujarat Titans have been one of the most consistent teams this season. A win tonight could even see them climb to the top of the table.

It’s a classic story of two teams heading in opposite directions. To make matters worse for RR, their recent record against GT is dismal — they’ve beaten them only once in their last eight meetings, one of those painful losses coming in the IPL 2022 final. On paper, everything points towards another Gujarat Titans victory. But with RR’s playoff dreams hanging by a thread, don’t be surprised if they come out swinging. Having said that, if Rajasthan lose tonight, their faint hopes of sneaking into the playoffs will be officially over. Meanwhile, Gujarat are sitting comfortably. They only need to win two of their remaining six games to lock in a playoff spot — tonight could bring them one big step closer.

Head-to-Head: RR vs GT - Who Holds the Advantage?

The head-to-head record between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Gujarat Titans (GT) has been evenly matched over the years, RR win 1 match and GT wins 6 out of their 7 encounters. Additionally, 0 matches ended without a result, highlighting the competitive nature of this rivalry.

However, in the last 5 meetings, Gujarat Titans have had the upper hand, winning 4 of those matches, while Rajasthan Royals managed 1 victories. This recent dominance gives GT a slight psychological advantage heading into their next clash in IPL 2025.

With key players like Sanju Samson, Dhruv Jurel, and Riyan Parag, RR has looked in great form recently. RR will be aiming to level the scores and break Gujarat’s winning streak in their next encounter. The competition is sure to be intense, with both teams hungry for a crucial win in their IPL 2025 campaign.

Total Matches Played: 7

RR Wins: 1

GT Wins: 6

No Result/Abandoned Matches: 0

Despite RR having the firepower of Yashaswi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag and Hetymer, GT's all-around strength and explosive players Washington Sundar and Rahul Tewatia them the upper hand in this head-to-head contest. However, it’s always been a close battle, with both sides frequently trading blows in IPL clashes.

Recent Forms of Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants:

RR: L L L L L

GT: W W L W W 

Predictions: Who Will Win the Match?

As far as fantasy cricket is concerned, RR might have the edge with their explosive batting lineup led by Yasaswi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag and Hetmaire, and Dhruve Jurel but GT's balanced squad and the presence of all-rounders like Aden Markaram and Ayush badoni make them a formidable opponent. Sawai Mansingh Stadium, with its high-scoring potential, might slightly favor the batting-heavy teams, so expect a run-fest! 

Injury Update:

No any Injury concerns.

RR vs GT Match, Date, Time, & Venue: 

Match: RR vs GT 47th Match of IPL 2025    

Date: 28 April 2025

Time: 7:30 PM    

Stadium: Sawai Mansingh Stadium  

Location: Jaipur

RR vs GT Match Pitch Report:     

The iconic Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur has been a key IPL venue since 2008, offering a pitch that has consistently provided exciting contests between bat and ball. As the venue for numerous thrilling IPL matches, SMS Stadium has become renowned for its balanced surface, which slightly favours chasing teams. In the 57 IPL matches played here, 37 have been won by teams batting second, giving chasing sides a 65% success rate.

The pitch at SMS Stadium offers a fair contest for both batters and bowlers. Early on, batsmen enjoy good bounce and pace, allowing them to score freely. However, as the game progresses, bowlers — particularly spinners and medium pacers — can extract valuable assistance. The pitch is known to be unpredictable, with scores fluctuating greatly. The highest team total here is 217/6 (SRH vs RR, IPL 2023), while the lowest is 59 (RR vs RCB, IPL 2023).

The average first-innings score at Sawai Mansingh Stadium is around 161.5, though recent matches have seen an increase to 179.5. This trend reflects the growing emphasis on aggressive batting in modern IPL cricket. The outfield at SMS Stadium is among the largest in the IPL, making it difficult for players to clear the boundary, with more than 60% of dismissals coming from catches, many of them in the deep.

While batters can post big scores on their day, bowlers also have their say, especially with accurate lines and variations. The average runs per over at the stadium is 8.14, suggesting a competitive balance between bat and ball. IPL teams often prefer bowling first due to the surface's tendency to ease out under lights, which makes chasing more manageable. The average second-innings score stands at 148.8, further reinforcing the advantage for sides chasing targets.

IPL Stats	Value
Total Matches	59
Batting First Won	21
Bowling First Won	38
1st Innings Average Score	162
2nd Innings Average Score	149
Highest Total	217/6
Lowest Total	59/10
Highest Chased	217/6
Lowest Defended	144/6

Possible Playing 11 for RR:

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag(c), Dhruv Jurel(w), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma

Impact Subs: Kunal Singh Rathore, Shubham Dubey, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya, Kwena Maphaka

Possible playing 11 for GT:   

Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill(c), Jos Buttler(w), Sherfane Rutherford, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Arshad Khan, Ishant Sharma 

Impact Subs: Arshad Khan, Ishant Sharma

Rajastan Royals Key players:

Yashasvi Jaiswal: 49 (19), 74 (52), 51 (37), 75 (47), 6 (7)

Nitish Rana: 28 (22), 8 (7), 51 (28), 4* (1), 1 (3)

Dhruve Jurel: 47 (34), 6* (5), 26 (17), 5 (4)

Riyan Parag: 22 (10) + 0/30, 39 (26) + DNB, 8 (11) + 0/6, 30 (22) + 0/10, 26 (14) + 2/21

Wanindu Hasaranga: 1/30 +  1 (3),  2/31 + DNB,  1/38 + 2 (4),  0/33 + DNB, DNP

Jofra Archer: 1/32, 1/32, 2/32, 0/36, 1/30

Sandeep Sharma: 2/45, 1/55, 0/33, 0/29, 1/41

Gujarat Titans Key players:

Shubman Gill : 90 (55), 7 (5), 60 (38),  2 (3),  61 (43)

Sai Sudharsan : 52 (36), 36 (21), 56 (37), 82 (53), 5 (9)

Jos Buttler : 41 (23), 97 (54), 16 (14), 36 (25), 0 (3)

Mohammed Siraj : 1/32 , 1/47 , 0/50, 1/30, 4/17

Prasidh Krishna : 2/25, 4/41, 2/26, 3/24, 2/25

Rashid Khan : 2/25, 0/38, 1/35, 2/37, 0/31

Sai Kishore : 1/19, 1/9, 0/35, 2/20, 2/24

RR vs GT Fantasy Team:

Wicketkeepers: Dhruv Jurel, Josh Buttler

Batsman: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan

All-rounders: Riyan Parag, Wanindu Hasaranga

Bowlers: Jofra Archer, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna 

RR vs GT Team for Today Match:

RR vs GT Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:     

Choice 1: Yashasvi Jaiswal (C), Sai Sudharan (VC)      

Choice 2:  Jos Buttler (C), Jofra Archer (VC)

RR vs GT Fantasy Prediction Backups:   

Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Sherfane Rutherford, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore

Disclaimer:

The author has provided you with the above-mentioned match prediction on the basis of his research, understanding, and analysis, consider the points and make your own decision

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