The 23rd match of the IPL 2025 season turned into a one-sided contest as Gujarat Titans (GT) put up a commanding performance to defeat Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 58 runs. The game was played at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, and it showcased top-class batting, fiery bowling, and clinical execution by the home team. With this win, GT bounced back into the top half of the IPL 2025 points table. The match saw some outstanding moments, especially the explosive innings of Sai Sudharsan and impactful bowling by Prasidh Krishna and Rashid Khan. Let’s dive into the full GT vs RR Highlights and detailed scorecard of this high-voltage clash.
GT vs RR Match Result – Dominance Redefined
Match Result: Gujarat Titans won by 58 runs
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Date: April 9, 2025
Toss: Gujarat Titans won the toss and chose to bat first
- Gujarat Titans (GT): 217/6 (20 overs)
- Rajasthan Royals (RR): 159/10 (19.2 overs)
IPL 2025 Match 23: First Innings Scorecard of GT vs RR
GT’s innings was built on a powerful knock by Sai Sudharsan, who led from the front with 82 runs. Supporting roles by Shahrukh Khan and Rahul Tewatia added to the total as GT posted a massive 217.
Gujarat Titans: GT Batting Scorecard
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | Dismissal |
| Sai Sudharsan | 82 | 53 | 8 | 3 | c Sanju Samson b Tushar Deshpande |
| Shubman Gill (C) | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | b Jofra Archer |
| Jos Buttler (Wk) | 36 | 25 | 5 | 0 | lbw b Maheesh Theekshana |
| Shahrukh Khan | 36 | 20 | 4 | 2 | st Sanju Samson b Maheesh Theekshana |
| Sherfane Rutherford | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | c Sanju Samson b Sandeep Sharma |
| Rahul Tewatia | 24 | 12 | 2 | 2 | Not Out |
| Rashid Khan | 12 | 4 | 1 | 1 | c Yashasvi Jaiswal b Tushar Deshpande |
| Arshad Khan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not Out |
| Extras | 18 | (W 17, B 1) | |||
| Total | 217 | 20 ov | 6 wickets |
Fall of wickets:
14/1 (Gill), 94/2 (Buttler), 156/3 (Shahrukh), 163/4 (Rutherford), 187/5 (Sudharsan), 201/6 (Rashid)
Rajasthan Royals: RR Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
| Jofra Archer | 4 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 7.50 |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi* | 4 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 9.50 |
| Tushar Deshpande | 4 | 0 | 53 | 2 | 13.25 |
| Sandeep Sharma | 4 | 0 | 41 | 1 | 10.25 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 4 | 0 | 54 | 2 | 13.50 |
IPL 2025 Match 23: Second Innings Scorecard of GT vs RR
Despite a brave effort by Shimron Hetmyer who scored a quick 52, RR never really got into the chase. Early wickets by GT bowlers pushed them on the back foot.
Rajasthan Royals: RR Batting Scorecard
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | Dismissal |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | c Rashid Khan b Arshad Khan |
| Sanju Samson (C)(Wk) | 41 | 28 | 4 | 2 | c Sai Kishore b Prasidh Krishna |
| Nitish Rana | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | c Kulwant Khejroliya b Mohammed Siraj |
| Riyan Parag | 26 | 14 | 1 | 3 | c Jos Buttler b Kulwant Khejroliya |
| Dhruv Jurel | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | c Sai Sudharsan b Rashid Khan |
| Shimron Hetmyer | 52 | 32 | 4 | 3 | c Sai Kishore b Prasidh Krishna |
| Shubham Dubey (IP) | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | lbw b Rashid Khan |
| Jofra Archer | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | c Shubman Gill b Prasidh Krishna |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 5 | 13 | 0 | 0 | c Sai Sudharsan b Sai Kishore |
| Tushar Deshpande | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | c Rashid Khan b Sai Kishore |
| Sandeep Sharma | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | Not Out |
| Extras | 9 | (W 9) | |||
| Total | 159 | 19.2 ov | All Out |
Fall of wickets:
10/1, 12/2, 60/3, 68/4, 116/5, 119/6, 144/7, 145/8, 150/9, 159/10
Gujarat Titans: GT Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
| Mohammed Siraj | 4 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 7.50 |
| Arshad Khan | 2 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 9.50 |
| Prasidh Krishna | 4 | 0 | 24 | 3 | 6.00 |
| Kulwant Khejroliya | 3 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 9.67 |
| Rashid Khan | 4 | 0 | 37 | 2 | 9.25 |
| Sai Kishore | 2.2 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 8.57 |
Best Batting Performance – GT vs RR Highlights
Sai Sudharsan – 82 Runs (53 Balls)
Sudharsan played a remarkable innings with perfect timing and placement. His 82 off 53 balls laid the foundation for GT’s massive total. His 8 boundaries and 3 sixes punished every bad ball and helped dominate the Royals’ bowling attack.
Shimron Hetmyer – 52 Runs (32 Balls)
Despite being on the losing side, Hetmyer fought hard with a quick half-century. His fearless strokeplay added some entertainment but lacked support from the other end.
Best Bowling Performance – GT vs RR Highlights
Prasidh Krishna – 4-0-24-3
The pacer bowled with perfect rhythm and variations. His tight lines and change in pace dismantled RR’s batting lineup. His three crucial wickets ensured that RR could never recover in the chase.
Rashid Khan – 4-0-37-2
Once again, the Afghan spinner delivered when it mattered. With clever spin and flight, Rashid broke partnerships and halted RR’s momentum right in the middle overs.
Best Partnership – GT vs RR Match 23
Sai Sudharsan & Shahrukh Khan – 62 runs (31 balls)
This middle-overs blitz turned the game. While Sudharsan held the innings, Shahrukh Khan launched sixes that rocked the RR bowlers. Their explosive partnership lifted GT from a good score to a great one.
GT vs RR Highlights: Moments to Remember
- Sudharsan’s consistent IPL form continued with a 50+ score again.
- Tewatia and Rashid’s cameos in the final overs helped GT breach 200+.
- RR lost 3 wickets inside the powerplay, killing all chase hopes.
- Prasidh Krishna bowled the over of the match, dismissing Samson and Hetmyer.
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Conclusion
The GT vs RR Highlights from IPL 2025 Match 23 clearly showcased Gujarat Titans’ all-round dominance. Their batting clicked in the right moments, and the bowlers backed it up with sharp spells. Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, failed to get going after a few early setbacks and were completely outplayed.
This match will be remembered as one of GT’s most clinical performances in IPL 2025.
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