IPL 2024, RR vs GT - This Overseas Recruit Holds The Key, 3 Match Winners For GT

Shubman Gill needs to fire for GT against RR [iplt20.com]Shubman Gill needs to fire for GT against RR [iplt20.com]

The Gujarat Titans will be playing the 24th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) against the Rajasthan Royals (RR). This match will be played at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on April 10th at 7:30 PM IST. 

The Titans started their journey in the tournament with a bang, securing victories in two of their first three matches. However, they faced a setback, losing momentum and dropping four crucial points. The team, now led by the dynamic Shubman Gill, is determined to bounce back. 

The next assignment for GT is to play the in-form Rajasthan Royals in their home. The task will be very tough for the Titans, and they will be hoping that some of their big names fire and see them through in this game. Here are three names that could emerge as the match-winners for the Titans in this match. 


Sawai Mansingh Stadium Ground Stats (IPL 2024)

Stats
Numbers
Matches3
Matches won batting first2
Matches won batting second1
Average first innings total187
Average second innings
178
Number of wickets by pacers18
Number of wickets by spinners9

In the three games we have seen at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, the wicket has looked competitive. There has been something for players of all trades. The Titans will hope that Gill and Williamson fire with the bat, as the wicket will suit their style. On the other hand, Mohit Sharma and Rashid Khan could turn out to be crucial cogs in the bowling department. 


3 Match-winners for GT vs RR

Shubman Gill

It has been a hot and cold season for Shubman Gill so far. He has one big knock under his belt and has looked good in the other games. But in three innings, Gill failed to impact the game despite getting a good start. 

The GT skipper will be looking to amend his ways in this game against RR, and the numbers will encourage him. Gill’s record at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium is rather impressive. In four innings, Gill has scored 106 runs at an average of 53 and a strike rate of 107.1 at this venue. The strike rate has been a touch low; however, the nature of the wicket and the game situations might have compelled him to be a tad slower previously. Besides these numbers, his record of 372 runs in 12 innings at an average of 37.20 and a strike rate of 120.40 against the Royals solidifies the fact that he might play a big role for GT in this game.

Kane Williamson

The Kiwi superstar has had a moderate start to his IPL 2024 campaign. However, Williamson has a decent record against RR and at the Swain Mansingh Stadium. In the two matches that he has played at the venue in IPL, Williamson has scored 76 runs at an average of 38.0 and a strike rate of 133.33. Besides, overall, Williamson has played eight matches against RR, in which he has scored 217 runs at an average of 43.40. This shows that Williamson could play a key role for GT in the game. 


Rashid Khan

IPL 2024 has so far been one of the dullest seasons in Rashid Khan’s career. The Afghan superstar seems to have been off rhythm with the ball and is thus failing his team as a key bowler. However, his numbers against RR will give hope to the team management. 

Rashid has played 13 matches against the Royals and has picked up 15 wickets in them. He has an excellent economy of just 6.25 against them. His numbers are equally impressive against the opposition at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. At this venue he has played three matches and has picked up five wickets in them while having a 6.25 economy rate. Thus, this might well be the day Rashid regains his bowling form and emerges as a match-winner for GT.