IPL 2023 | RR vs GT: 5 Player Battles To Watch Out For

image-lh9june2Rajasthan Royals face Gujarat Titans in the 48th match of IPL 2023 (Source: iplt20.com)

Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Gujarat Titans (GT) will bump heads with each other in the 48th fixture of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 on May 5 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur.

While Gujarat Titans lead the points table with six victories in nine games, Rajasthan Royals are situated in the fourth position, having won five of their nine matches.

With the upcoming clash crucial for both the teams in the playoffs race, let us look at the player battles that may play a significant role in deciding the result of the match.


Sanju Samson vs Mohammad Shami 

Although Mohammad Shami has been spitting fire with the new ball in IPL 2023, RR skipper Sanju Samson has enjoyed facing him in T20 cricket if the numbers are to be believed.

Sanju Samson vs Mohammad Shami in T20s: 29 balls, 54 runs, 1 dismissal, Average - 54, Strike-rate - 186.2 


Rashid Khan vs Jos Buttler 

Currently going through a bad phase in IPL 2023, Jos Buttler will be put to test against Rashid Khan in a match-up that goes against his favour. 

Rashid Khan vs Jos Buttler in T20s: 72 balls, 50 runs, 4 dismissals, Average - 12.5, Strike-rate - 69.4 


Trent Boult vs Shubman Gill 

Shubman Gill has increased his strike-rate in IPL 2023. However, he still appears to be playing Trent Boult with a bit more caution. He is a contender for an incoming delivery and Boult has a mastering in bluffing the batters.

Trent Boult vs Shubman Gill in T20s: 46 balls, 47 runs, 1 dismissal, Average - 47, Strike-rate - 102.2 


Shubman Gill vs Ravichandran Ashwin 

If Gill survives Boult's new-ball spell, he will most likely get to face Ravichandran Ashwin. The right-hander has unreal stats against the off-spinner.

Shubman Gill vs Ravichandran Ashwin in T20s: 58 balls, 95 runs, 0 dismissal, Strike-rate - 163.8 


Yuzvendra Chahal vs Hardik Pandya

In what has been a lopsided one-on-one so far, Yuzvendra Chahal has trumped Hardik Pandya three times in T20 cricket.

Yuzvendra Chahal vs Hardik Pandya in T20s: 55 balls, 48 runs, 3 dismissals, Average - 16, Strike-rate - 87.3