Jofra Archer To Dismiss Shubman Gill? 5 Player Battles To Watch Out In GT vs RR IPL 2025 Match

Shubman Gill and Jofra Archer will be in action. [Source -IPL/TheBarmyArmy/x.com]

On Wednesday, Gujarat Titans will take on the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 23rd match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The mouthwatering encounter will be held on April 9 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad and is scheduled to start from 7.30 PM IST.

Both Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals are entering this battle on the back of strong winning form and both the franchises will be eager to build momentum and solidify their positions in the top half of the standings. As the tournament approaches its halfway mark, both teams will be aiming for a good outing in Ahmedabad.

Ahead of such an enthralling contest in Ahmedabad, here’s a look at 5 must-watch player battles for GT vs RR, Match 23 of IPL 2025.

1. Shubman Gill vs Jofra Archer

• Shubman Gill's battle against Jofra Archer in the powerplay promises to be a thrilling contest.
• Both Gill and Archer have found form recently which further fuels the anticipation for this exciting matchup.
• In their previous four encounters in IPL, Gill has been dismissed twice by Archer as the dynamic right-hander has struggled against the England international, managing just 9 runs at a strike-rate of 69.23.

2. Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Mohammed Siraj

• Mohammed Siraj has had the upper hand over Yashasvi Jaiswal in the past IPL encounters, with the southpaw managing only 40 runs off Siraj at a strike rate of 125 and getting dismissed once.
• The two will face off once again in Ahmedabad on Wednesday in what promises to be a highly anticipated battle inside the powerplay.
• Jaiswal is coming off his first half-century in the last match, while Siraj is in superb form, having taken 7 wickets in his last two games.

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3. Jos Buttler vs Maheesh Theekshana

• Jos Buttler has made a strong start to his IPL 2025 campaign as he has been one of the top run-scorers in the league so far.
• Buttler’s role in the middle overs has been crucial, but he now faces the challenge of Maheesh Theekshana in the upcoming game against his former side Rajasthan Royals.
• Buttler has previously faced Theekshana three times in IPL and has done considerably well, scoring 40 runs off 27 balls without being dismissed.

4. Sanju Samson vs Mohammed Siraj

• Sanju Samson's clash with Mohammed Siraj is another exciting battle to watch in the upcoming GT vs RR match.
• The Rajasthan Royals' skipper has been opening for the Royals this season and will have to face a red-hot Siraj, who is operating at the peak of his power at the moment.
• In their previous six IPL encounters, Siraj has dismissed Samson three times, with the batter managing only 36 runs at a strike rate of 116.12.

5. Riyan Parag vs Rashid Khan

• Riyan Parag has been the best middle-over batters in the IPL since 2024. 
• Gujarat Titans will heavily rely on Rashid Khan to challenge Parag, as the leg-spinner has successfully kept him quiet in their previous IPL meetings. 
• In five innings against Rashid, Parag has got out to twice against him, managing just 28 runs at a strike rate of 85.71.

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