In a crucial IPL 2025 clash on Monday evening, Rajasthan Royals (RR) won the toss and opted to bowl first against Gujarat Titans (GT) at 7:30 PM. With both sides seeking vital points at this late stage of the season, the contest promises to be an exciting encounter.
Gujarat Titans, led by Shubman Gill, would have preferred to bowl first as well. Speaking at the toss, Gill shared, “It looks like a good wicket with some grass cover, always nice to see that. We’re focusing on one game at a time, being ruthless is key in this format.” In a significant update, Afghanistan’s all-rounder Karim Janat makes his IPL debut for GT, bringing fresh energy to the lineup.
Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals skipper Riyan Parag explained his decision to bowl, citing pitch conditions. “Pretty similar wicket to the one we played on against LSG. Some low bounce and dew expected, so bowling first made sense,” he said. Parag also emphasized the importance of collective performance, adding, “We’ve had honest talks as a team. It’s about putting a full game together.”
Rajasthan Royals made two changes to their playing XI, bringing in Maheesh Theekshana for Fazalhaq Farooqi and Yudhvir Singh Charak for Tushar Deshpande. Gujarat Titans also shuffled their squad, with Impact Subs ready if needed.
Here’s a quick look at the Playing XIs and Impact Players for today’s match:
Gujarat Titans (Playing XI):
Sai Sudharsan
Shubman Gill (c)
Jos Buttler (w)
Washington Sundar
Shahrukh Khan
Rahul Tewatia
Karim Janat
Rashid Khan
Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore
Mohammed Siraj
Prasidh Krishna
Impact Subs:
Ishant Sharma, Mahipal Lomror, Anuj Rawat, Arshad Khan, Dasun Shanaka
Rajasthan Royals (Playing XI):
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Nitish Rana
Riyan Parag (c)
Dhruv Jurel (w)
Shimron Hetmyer
Wanindu Hasaranga
Jofra Archer
Maheesh Theekshana
Sandeep Sharma
Yudhvir Singh Charak
Impact Subs:
Shubham Dubey, Kumar Kartikeya, Akash Madhwal, Tushar Deshpande, Kunal Singh Rathore
With both teams packed with match-winners and new faces looking to make an impression, tonight’s game could be a turning point in their respective IPL 2025 campaigns. Fans can expect a gripping battle under the lights!
Stay tuned for live updates, key moments, and a full match report after the game.
