The 23rd match of the Indian Premier League 2025 saw Gujarat Titans face Rajasthan Royals at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, April 9. Rajasthan Royals won the toss and opted to bowl first under the lights. Gujarat Titans, led by Shubman Gill, put on a dominating batting display, posting a massive total of 217/6 in 20 overs. Sai Sudharsan was the star of the innings with a blazing 82 runs off just 53 balls, supported by explosive cameos from Shahrukh Khan (36 off 20) and Rahul Tewatia (24* off 12).
In response, Rajasthan Royals started aggressively with Yashasvi Jaiswal scoring 67 runs, but regular wickets derailed their chase. Despite a valiant effort from Shimron Hetmyer who smashed 52 off 32, the Royals were bowled out for 159 in 19.2 overs. Prasidh Krishna was the pick of the bowlers for Gujarat, claiming 3 wickets, while Rashid Khan and Sai Kishore chipped in with two each. Gujarat Titans sealed a comprehensive 58-run victory, maintaining their strong form in the tournament. The match featured powerful batting, quality bowling, and smart captaincy, making it an exciting contest for fans in the packed stadium.
