Match 23 of IPL 2025 promises a high-voltage clash as the in-form Gujarat Titans take on a resurging Rajasthan Royals at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Gujarat Titans, currently second on the table, are riding high on confidence. After a shaky start to the season—conceding 243 runs and losing to Punjab Kings—they’ve stormed back with three consecutive wins over MI, RCB, and SRH. Captain Shubman Gill has found his groove, with a stylish 61* in the last outing that reminded fans why he’s considered one of the most elegant batters in the world.
On the bowling front, Mohammed Siraj is breathing fire. Left out of the Champions Trophy squad, the pacer has responded with 9 wickets in 4 games and back-to-back Player of the Match awards. Siraj in the powerplay and death overs? Danger, boss.
Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals had a turbulent start—heavy losses to SRH and KKR raised alarm bells. But back-to-back wins against CSK and PBKS have given them fresh hope. Yashasvi Jaiswal, after a slow beginning, cracked his first fifty of the season and looks ready to explode. Sanju Samson’s leadership has been cool and calculated, and their bowling attack is slowly finding rhythm.
But here’s the twist: Gujarat have dominated this rivalry, leading the head-to-head 5-1. That stat hangs heavy over RR. Can they finally break the curse?
Key matchups to watch:
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Gill vs Chahal – touch vs guile.
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Jaiswal vs Siraj – aggression vs aggression.
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Samson vs Rashid – calm vs chaos.
With both teams eyeing the playoffs, this isn’t just about two points—it’s about momentum, mindset, and making a statement.
Ahmedabad is set for a showdown. One side wants to keep rolling, the other wants redemption. Get ready for fireworks.
