GT vs RR: Gujarat Titans (GT) bounced back in style with a comprehensive 58-run win over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 23rd match of IPL 2025, thanks to a amazing performance by Sai Sudharsan, who hammered a blazing 82 off 53 balls. The match, played at the Narendra Modi Stadium, saw GT dominate with both bat and ball.
GT Set the Pace with 217/6
After losing skipper Shubman Gill early, GT’s innings came to life with Sai Sudharsan’s counterattack. His controlled aggression and smart strike rotation ensured GT kept the scoreboard ticking. The southpaw smashed 8 fours and 3 sixes, maintaining a strike rate of 154.72.
Supporting acts came from:
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Shahrukh Khan (36 off 20, SR 180.00)
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Rahul Tewatia (24* off 12, SR 200.00)
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Rashid Khan (12 off 4, SR 300.00)
GT ended with a commanding 217/6, setting RR a steep chase.
Top Batters – Gujarat Titans
| Player | Runs | Balls | SR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sai Sudharsan | 82 | 53 | 154.72 |
| Shahrukh Khan | 36 | 20 | 180.00 |
| Rahul Tewatia | 24* | 12 | 200.00 |
RR’s Chase Derails Despite Hetmyer’s Fifty
RR started their chase positively but quickly lost wickets in clusters. Shimron Hetmyer fought valiantly with a quickfire 52 off 32, and Sanju Samson contributed 41 off 28, but GT’s bowlers tightened the screws in the middle overs.
No other batter could stay long at the crease, and RR folded for 159 in 19.2 overs, falling short by 58 runs.
Top Batters – Rajasthan Royals
| Player | Runs | Balls | SR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shimron Hetmyer | 52 | 32 | 162.50 |
| Sanju Samson | 41 | 28 | 146.43 |
| Riyan Parag | 26 | 14 | 185.71 |
GT Bowlers Seal the Win
GT’s bowlers executed their plans to perfection. Prasidh Krishna was the pick of the bowlers with 3 wickets, while Rashid Khan and Sai Kishore chipped in with crucial breakthroughs.
Top Bowlers – Gujarat Titans
| Bowler | Wkts | Runs | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prasidh Krishna | 3 | 24 | 6.00 |
| Rashid Khan | 2 | 37 | 9.20 |
| Sai Kishore | 2 | 20 | 8.60 |
Player of the Match: Sai Sudharsan
No surprises here – Sai Sudharsan walked away with the Player of the Match award for his commanding 82 off 53 balls. His innings gave GT the ideal platform, and his calm presence at the top ensured RR were always chasing the game.
Key Moments in GT vs RR Match
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Sai Sudharsan’s blazing start kept RR under pressure from the first powerplay.
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Late flourish from Tewatia and Rashid Khan pushed GT past 217.
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Prasidh Krishna’s early breakthroughs halted RR’s momentum.
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Hetmyer’s fifty kept hopes alive but lacked support at the other end.
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