Date: April 28, 2025
Match: Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans | IPL 2025
In a high-octane IPL 2025 encounter, Rajasthan Royals (RR) delivered a dominant performance, thrashing Gujarat Titans (GT) by 8 wickets with 26 balls to spare. It was a run-fest where RR chased down a daunting total of 209 with ease, riding on the brilliance of Yashasvi Jaiswal.
Gujarat Titans Set a Massive Target: 209-4 in 20 Overs
Batting first, Gujarat Titans posted a formidable total of 209/4 in their 20 overs. Skipper Shubman Gill led from the front with a scintillating 84 off 50 balls (5 fours, 4 sixes, SR 168.00). Supporting him, Sai Sudharsan played a quick cameo scoring 39 runs off 30 balls.
In the death overs, Washington Sundar (13 runs off 8 balls) and Shahrukh Khan (5 runs off 2 balls) provided quick runs, taking GT past 200.
Key moments:
- Fall of wickets: 93-1 (Sai Sudharsan), 167-2 (Shubman Gill), 193-3 (Washington Sundar), 202-4 (Rahul Tewatia).
- Top bowlers for RR:
- Maheesh Theekshana: 4-0-35-2
- Jofra Archer: 4-0-49-1
- Sandeep Sharma: 4-0-33-1
Rajasthan Royals’ Blazing Chase: 212-2 in Just 15.5 Overs!
Chasing a mammoth target, Rajasthan Royals turned the chase into a batting exhibition. Yashasvi Jaiswal was the star of the night, smashing an unbeaten 70 off just 40 balls (9 fours, 2 sixes) at a strike rate of 175.00.
Debutant Vaibhav Suryavanshi impressed with an aggressive 101 off 38 balls (11 fours, 7 sixes, SR 265.79), setting the tone of the innings before being bowled by Prasidh Krishna.
Skipper Riyan Parag ensured the chase remained smooth, finishing unbeaten with 32 runs off 15 balls (5 fours, 2 sixes).
Key moments:
- Fall of wickets: 166-1 (Vaibhav Suryavanshi), 171-2 (Nitish Rana).
- Top bowlers for GT:
- Rashid Khan: 4-0-24-1 (economy 6.00)
Rajasthan Royals won by 8 wickets with 26 balls remaining!
Scorecard Summary
Gujarat Titans Innings
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sai Sudharsan | 39 | 30 | 4 | 1 | 130.00 |
| Shubman Gill (c) | 84 | 50 | 5 | 4 | 168.00 |
| Washington Sundar | 13 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 162.50 |
| Rahul Tewatia | 9 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 225.00 |
| Shahrukh Khan | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 250.00 |
| Total | 209/4 (20 Overs) |
Rajasthan Royals Innings
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 70* | 40 | 9 | 2 | 175.00 |
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | 101 | 38 | 11 | 7 | 265.79 |
| Nitish Rana | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200.00 |
| Riyan Parag (c) | 32* | 15 | 5 | 2 | 213.33 |
| Total | 212/2 (15.5 Overs) |
Key Takeaways from the Match
- Yashasvi Jaiswal’s return to form with a blazing 70*.
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi‘s stunning century on debut.
- Riyan Parag continues to shine as a leader with a quick finish.
- Rajasthan Royals’ aggressive chase underlines their title ambitions in IPL 2025.
What’s Next?
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