GT vs RR Today’s Match Prediction & Cricket Betting Tips: IPL 2025, Match 23, April 9th
Published on: Apr 9, 2025 11:38 am IST|Updated on: Apr 9, 2025 4:06 pm IST
Match no 23 will be a replay of the 2022 IPL finale. Yes, we are talking about the Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans, who are all set to collide at the famous Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. These two sides were the finalists of the 2022 IPL edition, wherein Gujarat Titans made it big by clinching the title for the very first time at this very venue. In this post, we have come up with the IPL prediction for Match No. 23 of the Tata IPL. Let’s delve into this post.
Win Probability: GT vs RR
Having won 3 matches on the trot, the 2023 IPL champions, Gujarat Titans, have a better chance of winning the GT vs RR Match no. 23 of Tata IPL 2025.
GT: 65% win chance
RR: 35% win chance
- The Gujarat Titans have won three on the trot now.
- They are placed second on the points table with 3 wins from 4 matches.
- Rajasthan Royals are also heading into this game on the back of a win over Punjab Kings in their previous encounter by a big margin of 50 runs.
- With 2 wins and as many losses from 4 games, the Royals sit at the 7th spot on the points table.
GT vs RR Today’s Match Prediction
The Gujarat Titans are in red-hot form, boasting three consecutive wins. Their most recent triumph was an emphatic six-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Currently sitting second on the points table with three wins from four games, a win here could catapult GT to the top spot. Players like Shubman Gill and Mohammed Shami will be key to GT’s success.
Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals rediscovered their rhythm with a dominant 50-run win over Punjab Kings in their last outing. Sitting at 7th place with two wins from four matches, RR will be eager to climb the ladder. Look out for players like Jos Buttler and Yuzvendra Chahal, who could play pivotal roles.
For IPL prediction, cricket tips, and free expert tips, this game promises high-intensity action. Can GT extend their winning streak, or will RR spoil the party in Ahmedabad? Stay tuned!
Cricket Betting Tips for GT vs RR – IPL 2025 Match 23
As per Stake.com, the Gujarat Titans have a better probability of winning the GT vs RR IPL Prediction match. Check the win probability of the two teams below.
Gujarat Titans Win Probability: 1.70
Rajasthan Royals Win Probability: 1.95
Now let’s move ahead and check how the players are expected to perform.
Shubman Gill to Score Over 31.5
Fresh off a match-winning fifty in the last game against Sunrisers Hyderabad, the Gujarat skipper seems to be in a nice frame of mind to score a second fifty in a row.
Bet: 1.85
Mohammed Siraj to pick over 1.5 wickets
Mohammed Siraj is in exceptional form. He is the leading wicket-taker for GT this season so far and has accumulated 8 wickets in his last two games.
Bet: 2.37
RAVI Sai Kishore to pick over 2.63 wickets
The left-arm spinner has bowled at an impressive economy rate of 7.06 and has scalped 8 wickets from 4 matches. One of the best bets for IPL prediction GT vs RR match.
Bet: 2.63
Sai Sudharsan to Score Over 27.5
Gujarat’s leading run-getter of the season so far, Sai has been exemplary in this edition thus far. Expect another big score from the left-hander in this game.
Bet: 1.85
Jos Buttler to Score Over 28.5
Former RR man, now serving GT, Jos Buttler has come full circle in his IPL journey. Having scored two fifties already in this season, expect another big score from the right-hander against his former mates.
Bet: 1.85
Riyan Parag to Score Over 22.5
Riyan Parag scored an unbeaten 43 in the last game against Punjab Kings. He looked rusty early on but made his innings count afterwards. Therefore, one can expect Riyan Parag to score his first fifty of this season on a wicket assisting batters.
Bet: 1.85
Yashasvi Jaiswal to Score Over 25.5
The RR opener finally got going with an imperious fifty in the last game against Punjab Kings. Having scored tons of runs at this venue in the past IPL seasons, expect Jaiswal to score yet another fifty in this match.
Bet: 1.85
sanju Samson to Score over 25.5
RR skipper Sanju Samson looked good against PBKS in the last game before he played a rash shot to gift his wicket to the opposition for 38 runs. Having already scored a fifty in his opening appearance in this edition of the Tata IPL, expect Sanju to make his second fifty-plus score of this edition.
Bet: 1.85
Most Fours- GT: 1.80; RR: 2.20; Draw: 10.50
According to the free expert tips provided by Stake.com, the Gujarat Titans will be hitting more fours compared to their counterparts
Most SIXEs- GT: 2.15; RR: 1.90; Draw: 9
According to the free expert tips provided by Stake.com, the Rajasthan Royals will be hitting more sixes compared to their counterparts.
Team with Top Batter- GT: 1.75, RR: 1.95
Gujarat Titans batters are expected to have a good day at the office as per the cricket tips provided by Stake.com.
Team with Top bowler- GT: 1.80, RR: 1.90
Just like their batters, GT’s bowlers are also expected to have a good day at the office as per the cricket tips provided by Stake.com.
GT vs RR Head-to-Head
Total Matches: 6
GT Won: 5
RR Won: 1
The Gujarat Titans have shown sheer dominance against the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL head-to-head battle. The Titans have won 5 out of 6 games. Royals’ only win over Titans came in the group stage of IPL 2023 by 3 wickets.
Team Analysis Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals
How will the two teams, i.e., Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals, expected to fare in IPL 2025 Match no. 23? Let’s take a look.
Gujarat Titans (GT)
- Batting Form: Gujarat Titans’ batting lineup has been firing, led by standout performances from Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler in the last three games.
- Bowling Brilliance: Mohammed Siraj, with 8 wickets in the last two matches, has formed a potent duo with Ravi Sai Kishore, making their bowling attack formidable.
- Team Changes: Ishant Sharma struggled against SRH, conceding 53 runs in 4 overs. Arshad Khan could potentially replace him in the lineup for the match against Rajasthan Royals.
Expected Starting 11
Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (C), Jos Buttler (WK), Washington Sundar, Sherfane Rutherford, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma/Arshad Khan
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
- Tushar Deshpande’s Absence: Tushar Deshpande missed the Rajasthan Royals’ previous match due to illness.
- Bowling Department Challenge: RR’s pace bowling unit lacks sufficient backup options in the squad. Therefore, Deshpande’s absence in a long run will definitely hurt RR.
- Possible Comeback: If deemed fit, Tushar is expected to make a direct return to the playing XI for the GT vs RR encounter.
Expected Starting 11:
Sanju Samson (C/WK), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Kumar Kartikeya, Tushar Deshpande
Weather Conditions and Pitch Report
The Narendra Modi Stadium offers a batsman-friendly pitch with a flat surface and not very long boundaries, setting the stage for high-scoring T20 thrillers. Bowlers might find some early support, but batsmen tend to dominate as the game progresses. Ahmedabad’s weather will be hot and dry, with temperatures between 32°C and 36°C, low humidity, and clear skies, ensuring uninterrupted action for players and fans alike.
Toss Prediction
The team winning the toss is expected to chase, as chasing is easy at this venue courtesy of dew falling in the second innings, making it tough for the bowlers to bowl under lights.
Where to Watch Today’s Match
The online live streaming of the IPL 2025 Match-23 between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals will take place live on the JioHotstar App. TV viewers can watch the match across Star Sports Network.
GT vs RR: Today’s IPL Match Prediction
Based on the information we have provided in the above write-up, expect hosts Gujarat Titans to have a great day at the office against the visitors Rajasthan Royals. As per our free expert tips, we are predicting a win for the Gujarat Titans.