In Match 23 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on April 9, Gujarat Titans (GT) defeated Rajasthan Royals (RR) by a commanding 58 runs, extending their winning streak in the ongoing IPL 2025. They moved up to the top of the points standings after winning four straight games.
The in-form Sai Sudharsan once again provided the innings’ anchor with an 82 off 53 balls as the Gujarat Titans, who were asked to bat first, scored 217/6 in their allocated 20 overs. Jos Buttler (36 off 25) and M Shahrukh Khan (36 off 20) provided Sudharsan with strong assistance despite the early loss of skipper Shubman Gill to Jofra Archer. Both players helped to maintain the scoring pace throughout the middle overs.
Rahul Tewatia (24* off 12) and Rashid Khan (12 off 4) gave the 2022 winners’ innings further impetus in the closing overs, ensuring the team easily reached the 200-run milestone. Even though they took wickets, Rajasthan’s bowlers had trouble controlling the runs. Despite taking two wickets each, Maheesh Theekshana and Tushar Deshpande each let up more than 50 runs. Archer bowled four overs at a cost-effective rate of 1/30.
After Nitish Rana and Yashasvi Jaiswal left within the first three overs, the Royals’ chase got off to a bad start. There was some hope thanks to a 56-run partnership between Sanju Samson (41 off 28) and Shimron Hetmyer (52 off 32), but the team was defeated by frequent wickets at the critical moment.
The best bowler was Prasidh Krishna, who finished with statistics of 3/24. The core of RR’s pursuit was broken by his vital wickets, which included those of Samson and Hetmyer. Sai Kishore (2/11) and Rashid Khan (2/37) also contributed a couple wickets. In 19.2 overs, the Royals were ultimately bowled out for 159.
Hilarious Reactions from GT vs RR, Match 23 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad:
We are seated for Hetmyer masterclass.
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) April 9, 2025
Riyan Parag appeared visibly shocked after getting out @rajasthanroyals ..#GTvsRR pic.twitter.com/Vyr8D91sO7
— Kashik Adhiyaan (@kashik_Adhiyaan) April 9, 2025
Your apology needs to be as loud as your disrespect was
Prasidh Krishna, wharra bowler pic.twitter.com/irgwhKrsad
— Middle Class Chandler (@MC_Chandler01) April 9, 2025
Mantadory tweet: Prasidh Krishna under Captain Shubman Gill
pic.twitter.com/bpEDSdg5Oj
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(@SG77Era) April 9, 2025
Rahul Dravid should wake up everyday and pray in front of Virat Kohli portrait for making people forget what a disastrous coach he is
— N (@Vk_is_goat) April 9, 2025
Na…bro RR just miss The OG captain Riyan Parag pic.twitter.com/EcXD41P4Sz
— Yash
(@Staid_99) April 9, 2025
Jay Shah MC doing everything in his power to make Gujarat win.
Rigged IPL
pic.twitter.com/Cx2meZNGhs
— HS27°® (@Royal_HaRRa) April 9, 2025
Jay shah to riyan parag pic.twitter.com/FrWf0EsnEN
— charan (@tamasha9999) April 9, 2025
Rahul dravid Meeting sanju samson when He catch out for crucial time#GTvsRR pic.twitter.com/0x1IppBKYL
— Abhikr
(@abhi_____kr) April 9, 2025
Like he says, “I will hit a six on ball one if I have to for my team”
With that mentality, there will be highs, and sometimes the lows too. No problem.
Captain’s knock, Captain. Respect!
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) April 9, 2025
Sanju Samson fans on their way to term it “Unreal PR by Rishabh Pant.” https://t.co/KJolBoL8Xg pic.twitter.com/lFffQvUDvn
— Dhruv (@I_m_dhruv_) April 9, 2025
Captain Sanju Samson bhi out ho gaya lekin 41 Run deke gaya
Subhman gill se behtar hai #GTvsRR pic.twitter.com/pL6oODu6Qg
— Sarcastic Rohan (@Rohan8467) April 9, 2025
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