Jaipur, April 28 — Rajasthan Royals’ much-awaited homecoming to the Sawai Mansingh Stadium after a fortnight promises no easy comfort — neither from the blazing summer heat nor from the pressure of a crumbling season. After enduring three consecutive losses on the road, the Royals are now clinging on to only a mathematical chance of qualifying for the IPL 2025 playoffs. Their return to Jaipur pits them against Gujarat Titans, a side sitting at the opposite end of the spectrum. With the joint-most wins this season, the Titans are gunning for a top-two finish, while Royals, languishing near the bottom, are desperate to avoid the ignominy of the wooden spoon.
Momentum, form, and consistency favor Gujarat Titans, who have maintained an unbeaten record at Jaipur. But they are wary of slipping up, knowing well that a misstep could complicate their straightforward path to the playoffs.
For Rajasthan Royals, it’s been a season of missed opportunities. Despite being in winning positions in at least three close games, they stumbled at the finish line each time. Add to that the misfiring spinners, loss of form among key players, and the limited availability of captain Sanju Samson, and the results have been telling: only two wins from nine games, and none yet at their fortress in Jaipur.
Although their performances on paper suggest a team capable of much better, the harsh reality of the points table leaves little room for consolation. The challenges of a new season, a new cycle, and rising internal concerns seem to have extinguished their playoff hopes, even if a faint mathematical lifeline remains.
RR vs GT Match Details:
- When: Monday, April 28, 2025, 7:30 PM IST
- Where: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
The pitch at Jaipur has traditionally not been a batsman’s paradise, offering bowlers a fair chance. A target in the range of 170–190 could make for a gripping contest.
RR vs GT Head-to-Head:
The Titans hold a dominant 6-1 record against Royals, having emerged victorious in both previous encounters at this venue.
RR vs GT Team Updates:
Rajasthan Royals:
- Injury Update: Captain Sanju Samson remains unavailable, with Riyan Parag continuing to lead.
- Tactics & Matchups: Jofra Archer will be key upfront. His past record against Shubman Gill is impressive — dismissing him thrice in just 15 balls across IPL meetings. Gill has struggled against other Royals pacers too, making early breakthroughs critical for Rajasthan.
Probable XI:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag (c), Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Jofra Archer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Akash Madhwal, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande/Shubham Dubey.
Gujarat Titans:
- Injury Update: Star pacers Kagiso Rabada and Gerald Coetzee are unlikely to feature.
- Tactics & Matchups: Mohammed Siraj, leading the season’s dot-ball percentage, could be instrumental in choking Royals’ aggressive powerplay scoring.
Probable XI:
Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudarshan, Jos Buttler, Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Washington Sundar, Rashid Khan, R Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma.
RR vs GT Live Streaming & Broadcast Info
RR vs GT Live Telecast: Star Sports Network (Select channels with Hindi, English, regional language options)
RR vs GT Live Streaming: JioCinema (free in India across all languages and devices)
Despite the odds stacked against them, Rajasthan Royals will be hoping to channel the energy of their home crowd and halt the Titans’ surge. For Gujarat, another win would cement their march towards the playoffs and perhaps a second IPL title.
