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Two in-form teams go head-to-head in the 23rd match of IPL 2025 – a match that shapes up as a potential thriller. Gujarat Titans (GT), on a three-game winning streak, welcome Rajasthan Royals (RR) who themselves have found rhythm, winning their past two matches.

GT have been impressive. They have won their last three games comfortably, with their top three and powerplay bowling the cornerstone of their early success. Mohammed Siraj was outstanding against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), and he will be key again against an RR top order that is finding its feet.

Talking about finding your feet, this arguably applies to no one more than Jofra Archer. After a terrible start to the tournament, Archer has rediscovered his groove, taking 1/13 (3) and 3/25 (4) in his last two outings. If he, along with the RR top order, fire against GT, RR could be looking at their third-straight win.

In this article, we will look at the possible playing XIIs, Ahmedabad pitch report, fantasy cricket tips and Dream11 Prediction for the 23rd match of IPL 2025.

IPL 2025 23rd Match: GT vs RR Possible Playing XIIs

GT and RR may both look to stick with the same combinations. Washington Sundar was superb at number four in the last game.

Gujarat Titans: 1. Sai Sudharsan, 2. Shubman Gill (c), 3. Jos Buttler (wk, OS), 4. Washington Sundar, 5. Sherfane Rutherford (OS), 6. Shahrukh Khan, 7. Rahul Tewatia, 8. Rashid Khan (OS), 9. Sai Kishore, 10. Mohammed Siraj, 11. Prasidh Krishna, 12. Ishant Sharma/Gerald Coetzee

Rajasthan Royals: 1. Yashasvi Jaiswal, 2. Sanju Samson (c & wk), 3. Riyan Parag, 4. Nitish Rana, 5. Shimron Hetmyer (OS), 6. Dhruv Jurel, 7. Wanindu Hasaranga (OS), 8. Jofra Archer (OS), 9. Maheesh Theekshana (OS), 10. Yudhvir Singh, 11. Sandeep Sharma, 12. Kumar Kartikeya

Narendra Modi Stadium Ahmedabad Pitch Report and Weather

Ahmedabad has been a high-scoring ground so far in IPL 2025, with scores of 243/5 and 196/8 in the first innings. Teams batting first won both games. Powerplay bowling will be vital with some possible movement upfront before conditions become beautiful for batting.

A very hot evening is forecast with temperatures expected to be around 40 degrees at match time. There is no chance of rain.

Fantasy Cricket Tips for GT vs RR: Top Picks/Key Players to Watch

Top wicket-keeper picks:

• Sanju Samson is RR’s top-scorer this season so far with 137 at an average of 34.25 and strike rate of 152.22. Against GT, Samson has scored 230 runs in six matches at an average of 46.00 and strike rate of 166.67.
• Jos Buttler missed out in the last game vs SRH, but he remains in good touch following his fifty in the previous game vs RCB. GT’s number three strikes at 189.4 in all T20s against Jofra Archer (89 runs off 47 balls, two wickets).
• Buttler also has an excellent record at the Narendra Modi Stadium in the IPL: 5 inns, 238 runs, avg. 59.5, SR 151.6.

Key batter picks:

• Shubman Gill is a top Dream11 pick in any T20 at Ahmedabad. In 21 innings on this ground, Gill has scored 1,150 runs at an average of 67.6 and strike rate of 163.8.
• Sai Sudharsan in the IPL since the start of 2024: 718 runs, avg. 47.9, SR 143.6. Batting first, the average and strike rate bumps up to 57.7 and 155.9 respectively.

Top all-rounder picks:

• Washington Sundar didn’t bowl against SRH, but RR have a number of left-handers GT may look to use him against. Plus, his batting at number four was outstanding (49 off 29 balls).
• Wanindu Hasaranga has picked up at least one wicket in each match so far. He hasn’t delivered with the bat yet, but could get a chance especially if RR bats first.

Key bowler picks:

• Mohammed Siraj has been excellent this season, especially in the powerplay. Siraj has picked up six wickets between overs 1-6 in IPL 2025.
• Siraj has an excellent record against Samson in the IPL: 31 balls, 36 runs, three wickets.
• Sai Kishore has been outstanding with his control and variations. He has taken eight wickets in four matches in IPL 2025, including 3/30 and 1/37 on this ground. Expect him to challenge batters with the bigger boundaries.
• Jofra Archer is back in form. Watch out for his matchup against Shubman Gill: 13 balls, nine runs, two wickets.

Other Players to Consider for your Fantasy Cricket Teams

• Yashasvi Jaiswal found form with 67 in the last game vs PBKS. However, he has a poor record against GT so far: 5 inns, 64 runs, avg. 12.80, SR 104.92.
• Rashid Khan has taken just one wicket in four matches this season at an economy of 10.21. But, he’s performed well for GT against RR (6 inns, 7 wickets, econ. 5.63) and has a good record against Hetmyer (below).
• Dhruv Jurel is an impactful player who can turn the game in his team’s favour. He is striking at 158.66 this season.

Other Stats and Important Matchups

• Head-to-head: Matches 6, GT 5, RR 1.
• Sanju Samson in T20s on this ground: 11 inns, 235 runs, avg. 23.50, SR 131.28.
• Mohammed Siraj vs Yashasvi Jaiswal in T20s: 32 balls, 40 runs, one wicket.
• Rashid Khan vs Sanju Samson in T20s: 102 balls, 116 runs, one wicket.
• Rashid Khan vs Shimron Hetmyer in T20s: 63 balls, 79 runs, six wickets.
• Washington Sundar vs Nitish Rana: 26 balls, 36 runs, two wickets.

IPL 2025 23rd Match: GT vs RR Dream11 Prediction

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article, as well as your own instincts, to create your teams.

Option 1:

Option 2:

IPL 2025 23rd Match: GT vs RR Match Prediction – Who will win?

This has the potential to be a very close game. We’ll pick GT to get the win.