GT vs RR Live Score, IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson wins the toss, opts to field against Gujarat Titans – Times of India

GT vs RR Live Score, IPL 2025: Impact substitutes for both the teams

• Gujarat Titans Impact Subs: Washington Sundar, Nishant Sindhu, Anuj Rawat, Mahipal Lomror, Arshad Khan
• Rajasthan Royals Impact Subs: Kunal Singh Rathore, Shubham Dubey, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Kumar Kartikeya, Akash Madhwal

GT vs RR Live Score, IPL 2025: Playing XIs
Gujarat Titans (Playing XI): Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill(c), Jos Buttler(w), Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma

Rajasthan Royals (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson(w/c), Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande

IPL Live Score: No changes for GT!
“I would have bowled first as well. Looking at the past few matches, dew has come in during the second innings but we have batted first here. We are taking it one game at a time and not keeping track on how many games we have won. If the top 3 or 4 are doing the job then I am happy with that. We have had a really good home run. No changes for us,” said GT skipper Shubman Gill at toss.
GT vs RR Live Score, IPL 2025: Hasaranga misses out due to personal reasons; Farooqi in!
“We would like to bowl here first because of the conditions. There is going to be dew here. EAch and every game in the IPL is important, we are greatful of the last two games and take the momentum forward. It is great to be back. It is a very new team, new guys in the squad, we retained six guys but it is a new team, we took time to gel together. The wicket looks really good. Hasaranga misses out due to personal reasons Farooqi comes in,” says RR skipper Sanju Samson at toss.
GT vs RR Live Score, IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson wins the toss, opts to field against Gujarat Titans

GT vs RR Live Score, IPL 2025: Rashid Khan vs Hetmyer
Shimron Hetmyer has long been RR’s designated finisher — but tonight, he faces one of his toughest tests: Rashid Khan. Rashid may not have had a great start to the season (1 wicket in 4 games), but he loves the big moments. If Hetmyer comes in at the death, this match-up could decide the game. If Rashid gets the better of him, RR might fall short. But if Hetmyer breaks free, the Royals could push 200+.
IPL Live Score: It’s time to shine for Yashasvi and Samson
The Royals’ batting has sparkled in patches, but their big guns, Yashasvi Jaiswal and skipper Sanju Samson, haven’t fully fired together yet. Jaiswal’s 67 in the last game showed signs of a return to form, but his strike rate (131) and overall tally (101 runs) don’t reflect his true potential. With Indian selectors watching closely, this could be a defining night for the southpaw. As for Samson, consistency has always been the missing link in his game. Time for the Royals’ captain to lead from the front.
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IPL Live Score: Will we be seeing dew tonight?
Dew is expected tonight, and while it usually tilts the game in favor of the chasing side, this stadium has a slightly more balanced record than you’d think. GT have defended totals successfully here, relying on tight lines and a deep bowling unit. RR will need to be proactive — either piling up a huge total or planning smartly to counter the late-evening moisture. Wrist spin could be tricky to control, so finger spinners and pace off the ball might be the way to go.
GT vs RR Live Score, IPL 2025: Sai Kishore, the silent killer
While the headlines go to Siraj and Rashid, it’s R Sai Kishore who’s quietly been GT’s best bowler this season. Eight wickets in four games at an economy of just 7.6 — those are elite numbers in a tournament that’s been brutal for bowlers. He’s outbowled Rashid Khan in every game, and his accuracy under pressure has made him a go-to weapon in the middle overs. With RR packed with right-handers like Samson, Parag, and Jurel, Kishore could be a handful again.
GT vs RR Live Score, IPL 2025: RR’s bowling arsenal
While the Royals may not have clicked entirely as a unit yet, their bowling attack remains one of the most balanced in the league. Archer with the new ball, Hasaranga and Theekshana through the middle, and Sandeep Sharma at the death make for a versatile and threatening combination. Archer’s new-ball form is electric — swing, pace, bounce. If he knocks over one or two GT top-order batters early, we could have a real contest on our hands. Royals’ bowling needs to click to halt the Gujarat juggernaut.
GT vs RR Live Score, IPL 2025: GT’s top three steals the show
The Gujarat Titans’ top three — Shubman Gill, B Sai Sudharsan, and Jos Buttler — have been at the heart of their success this season. Each one averages over 50 with a strike rate north of 150 at this venue. These three have shouldered GT’s scoring responsibilities, with at least one of them getting past 50 in every game. Buttler, a former RR hero, now wears GT colors and adds even more spice to this contest.

Can RR’s bowlers—especially Jofra Archer and Hasaranga—find a way to break the fortress early?
IPL Live Score: Shane Bond’s take ahead of GT vs RR
RR bowling coach Shane Bond offered a poetic take before this match: “You can experience all four seasons in a single T20 game at Narendra Modi Stadium.” That’s how unpredictable and dramatic this venue is. With its size, the variable surface, and the heavy dew later in the evening, Bond says the toss might not even matter. Interestingly, teams batting second have only won 12 times here compared to 9 wins for teams batting first — not the one-sided chase-friendly record many assume. The message? Expect the unexpected.
IPL Live Score: Match 23
Welcome to TimesofIndia.com’s live coverage of IPL 2025 Match 23 between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals! The atmosphere is electric at the Narendra Modi Stadium. With temperatures soaring to 44°C and dew expected later, tonight promises a classic IPL clash. Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans are both armed with world-class talent and looking to solidify their place on the points table. Buckle in, it’s going to be a rollercoaster!
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