Gujarat Titans (GT) continued their scorching run in the TATA IPL 2025 with a fourth consecutive win, toppling Rajasthan Royals (RR) by a commanding 58-run margin in Match 23 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The dominant performance saw GT storm to the top of the points table, as Sai Sudharsan's elegant 82 and Prasidh Krishna’s decisive 3-wicket burst left RR with no answers.
Sai Sudharsan’s Third Fifty of the Season Sets the Tone
Batting first on a red-soil pitch after RR opted to bowl, Gujarat Titans posted a daunting 217/6. The innings was anchored by Sai Sudharsan, who scored a majestic 82 off 53 balls—his third half-century this season. Demonstrating an expanded range, Sudharsan played fearless cricket from the outset, ramping, scooping, and driving his way to 39* off 22 balls by the end of the powerplay.
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His 82 was studded with crisp boundaries and intelligent shot selection.
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He shared an 80-run stand with Jos Buttler, who contributed a fluent 36 off 25 against his former franchise.
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Sudharsan was dropped on 81 by Shubham Dubey off Jofra Archer in the 18th over and added just one more before departing.
Explosive Finishing: Shahrukh, Tewatia and Rashid Step Up
GT’s total was bolstered by power-packed cameos in the latter half of the innings:
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M Shahrukh Khan reignited the tempo after Buttler’s dismissal with a quick 36 off 20 balls.
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Rahul Tewatia (24 off 12) and Rashid Khan (12 off 4) slammed 30 runs in the final two overs to push GT past the 200-mark.
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Despite Sandeep Sharma dismissing the dangerous Sherfane Rutherford early, Gujarat plundered 54 runs in the last four overs.
Jofra Archer’s Fiery Return
Though RR’s bowling unit conceded a hefty total, Jofra Archer was a highlight. Continuing his comeback after a rough start to the season, Archer clocked 152.3 kmph and dismissed GT captain Shubman Gill with a searing 147.7 kmph in-dipper that shattered the stumps.
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His T20 head-to-head with Gill now reads: 15 balls, 10 runs, 3 dismissals.
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Archer also tested Buttler with an aggressive field and bouncers, though Buttler responded with a boundary through covers.
RR’s Chase Derails Early Despite Samson-Hetmyer Resistance
Chasing 218, Rajasthan Royals were rocked early as Arshad Khan and Mohammed Siraj removed Yashasvi Jaiswal and Nitish Rana within the powerplay, leaving RR reeling at 12/2.
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Sanju Samson (41 off 28) and Riyan Parag (26 off 14) counterattacked briefly to take RR to 57/2 after 6 overs.
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However, Kulwant Khejroliya, coming in as an Impact Player, removed Parag with a controversial caught-behind decision that stood despite the batter's confident review.
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Dhruv Jurel followed soon after, miscuing a pull off Rashid Khan to deep midwicket.
🔝 of their Game. 🔝 of the Table. 💙#GT roar to the top of the points table with another strong display of cricket 💪
Scorecard ▶ https://t.co/raxxjzYH5F#TATAIPL | #GTvRR | @gujarat_titans pic.twitter.com/ZDRsDqoMAT— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 9, 2025
Hetmyer Fights Alone Amid GT’s Bowling Onslaught
Shimron Hetmyer emerged as the lone warrior with a gutsy 52 off 32 balls, even taking on Rashid Khan with 26 runs off just 12 deliveries, including two sixes. But it was not enough.
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Rashid, who had only one wicket in four previous games, struck twice—removing Jurel and Impact Sub Shubham Dubey.
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Prasidh Krishna, however, was the star with the ball.
Prasidh Krishna: The Middle-Overs Enforcer
Prasidh Krishna’s devastating spell turned the match definitively in GT’s favor.
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He first broke the crucial 53-run stand between Samson and Hetmyer by dismissing the RR skipper, who guided a short ball to short third.
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In his final over, he dismissed Archer and Hetmyer off consecutive short balls—one caught at mid-off, the other at deep backward square.
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He finished with sensational figures of 3 for 24, halting RR’s chase at 159 in 19.2 overs.
No-look shot from Rashid but Jaiswal saw that coming 🦅
🎥 Yashasvi Jaiswal pulls off a blinder to cut short Rashid Khan's cameo 🩷
Updates ▶ https://t.co/raxxjzY9g7#TATAIPL | #GTvRR | @ybj_19 pic.twitter.com/VwRusWXkX0— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 9, 2025
Every Bowler Among Wickets for GT
GT’s bowling unit delivered a comprehensive effort, with every bowler used by Shubman Gill picking up at least one wicket:
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Prasidh Krishna: 3/24
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Rashid Khan: 2/37
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Sai Kishore: 2/20
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Arshad Khan and Mohammed Siraj: Early breakthroughs
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Kulwant Khejroliya: Key wicket of Parag as Impact Sub
𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗵 😎
Twin strikes in the same over as he put #GT in touching distance to victory ✌️
Updates ▶ https://t.co/raxxjzYH5F#TATAIPL | #GTvRR | @prasidh43 pic.twitter.com/FKV82AiIIP— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 9, 2025
Full Scorecard:
Gujarat Titans – 217/6 in 20 overs
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Sai Sudharsan 82 (53)
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Jos Buttler 36 (25)
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Shahrukh Khan 36 (20)
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Rahul Tewatia 24 (12)
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Jofra Archer 1/33 (4)
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Theekshana 2/54 (4)
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Tushar Deshpande 2/53 (4)
Rajasthan Royals – 159 all out in 19.2 overs
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Shimron Hetmyer 52 (32)
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Sanju Samson 41 (28)
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Riyan Parag 26 (14)
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Prasidh Krishna 3/24 (4)
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Rashid Khan 2/37 (4)
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Sai Kishore 2/20 (2.2)
Final Result:
Gujarat Titans won by 58 runs
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Player of the Match: B Sai Sudharsan
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GT's win streak: 4 matches
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Position on Table: 1st (Top of IPL 2025 standings)
Gujarat Titans – The Team to Beat
With their fourth consecutive win, Gujarat Titans have not only claimed the top spot on the IPL 2025 points table but have also stamped their authority as the most balanced side in the competition. Sai Sudharsan continues to dominate with the bat, while Prasidh Krishna and Rashid Khan are finding their groove with the ball. With depth in both batting and bowling, and a captain in Shubman Gill who marshals his resources effectively, GT look poised for another deep run in the tournament.
With inputs from agencies
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