Gujarat Titans Look to Extend Dominance Over Struggling Rajasthan Royals
The Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur is set for a high-stakes clash as the Rajasthan Royals (RR) take on the table-toppers Gujarat Titans (GT) in Match 47 of IPL 2025. While GT are cruising with six wins in eight games, RR are languishing in ninth place with just two victories. Can the Royals pull off an upset, or will the Titans continue their ruthless form? Let’s break down the Dream11 predictions, fantasy tips, and key player picks for this showdown.
Match Preview: RR vs GT
Rajasthan Royals are in a rough patch, having lost seven of their nine matches. Their batting has been inconsistent, with only Yashasvi Jaiswal (49 in last game) showing some fight. The bowling, led by Sandeep Sharma and Jofra Archer, needs to step up big time.
On the flip side, Gujarat Titans are firing on all cylinders. Shubman Gill (90 in last match) is in sublime touch, and Sai Sudharsan (Orange Cap holder with 417 runs) is the backbone of their batting. With Rashid Khan and Mohammed Siraj leading the attack, GT looks unstoppable.
Head-to-Head: GT absolutely own this rivalry, winning 6 out of 7 past encounters. RR’s lone win came way back in 2022.
Pitch & Weather Report
- Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
- Pitch: Batting-friendly, but pacers get extra bounce as the game progresses.
- Avg. 1st innings score: 182
- Chasing record: Teams prefer chasing (56% win rate).
- Weather: Clear skies, 29°C – perfect for cricket.
Verdict: Win the toss, bowl first. The dew factor in the second innings could make chasing easier.
Probable Playing XIs
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Nitish Rana
- Riyan Parag (C)
- Dhruv Jurel (WK)
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Shubham Dubey
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Jofra Archer
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
- Sandeep Sharma
- Tushar Deshpande
Gujarat Titans (GT)
- Sai Sudharsan
- Shubman Gill (C)
- Jos Buttler (WK)
- Washington Sundar
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Shahrukh Khan
- Rahul Tewatia
- Rashid Khan
- Sai Kishore
- Mohammed Siraj
- Prasidh Krishna
Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips
Hot Picks (Must-Haves)
- Sai Sudharsan (GT) – The Orange Cap holder is a safe captaincy pick.
- Shubman Gill (GT) – In red-hot form, another great C/VC option.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR) – RR’s best batter right now.
- Rashid Khan (GT) – A wicket-taking machine in middle overs.
Budget Picks (Differential Options)
- Sandeep Sharma (RR) – Death-over specialist, can be a game-changer.
- Washington Sundar (GT) – Handy with bat and ball.
Players to Avoid
- Rahul Tewatia (GT) – Not in great form (10 pts last match).
- Shubham Dubey (RR) – Too inconsistent (26 pts last game).
Dream11 Team Combinations
Team 1 (Balanced)
- WK: Jos Buttler, Dhruv Jurel
- Batsmen: Sai Sudharsan (C), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal (VC), Nitish Rana
- All-rounders: Riyan Parag, Wanindu Hasaranga, Washington Sundar
- Bowlers: Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
Team 2 (Aggressive)
- WK: Jos Buttler
- Batsmen: Shubman Gill (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan, Nitish Rana
- All-rounders: Riyan Parag (VC), Wanindu Hasaranga, Washington Sundar
- Bowlers: Jofra Archer, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
Expert Betting Tips & Final Prediction
- GT are clear favorites given their form and head-to-head dominance.
- Punt Pick: Jofra Archer – If he fires, RR have a chance.
- Best Captain Choices: Sai Sudharsan (SL), Shubman Gill (GL).
Predicted Winner: Gujarat Titans to continue their winning streak.
Final Thought: RR need a miracle to stop GT’s juggernaut. If Gill and Sudharsan get going, this could be another one-sided affair. Who’s in your Dream11 team? Drop your picks in the comments!
RR vs GT IPL 2025 – Fantasy Cricket FAQ‘
Date: 28th April 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
Total Matches: 7
RR Wins: 1
GT Wins: 6
Last Result: GT have dominated recent encounters.
GT: Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan (Orange Cap holder), Rashid Khan
RR: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Jofra Archer
Pitch Type: Batting-friendly, but pacers get help later.
Avg. Score: 182 (1st innings)
Toss Advice: Bowl first (56% chasing win rate)
Safe Choices: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill
Punt Picks: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag
Rahul Tewatia (GT) – Poor recent form.
Shubham Dubey (RR) – Inconsistent performer
RR: Jaiswal, Rana, Parag (C), Jurel (WK), Hetmyer, Hasaranga, Archer, Farooqi, Sandeep, Deshpande.
GT: Sudharsan, Gill (C), Buttler (WK), Sundar, Rutherford, Rashid, Siraj, Prasidh.
GT are favorites due to form and past record. RR need a big turnaround.
No major injuries reported. Check toss for last-minute changes.
2 WKs, 4 Batsmen, 3 All-rounders, 2 Bowlers (Balance)
Aggressive: Stack GT batters (Gill, Sudharsan) with RR’s Jaiswal
