Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals 23rd IPL Match - Preview, Pitch Report, Probable XI, Match Details, Key Players & More
The 23rd match of the Indian Chief Association (IPL) 2023 will see the Gujarat Titans (GT) take on the Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Narendra Modi Arena in Ahmedabad on Sunday, April 16.
Both Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals have been splendid this season with three successes in four matches. While the Titans' bowling assault has gotten it done generally, it has been the Royals' batting unit that has moved forward for them.
Albeit the two groups look equitably paired on paper, the Titans will hold the edge attributable to their record against the Royals in the past season.
With the two groups enthusiastic about getting an immensely significant success, another engaging game is on the cards in Ahmedabad.
Pitch Report
The typical first-innings score at the Narendra Modi Arena this season peruses 191. The past game saw spinners select up seven from the 11 wickets, holding them in great stead. The powerplay stage saw three wickets fall. The two groups will hope to pursue after winning the throw, with dew liable to become possibly the most important factor in the subsequent innings.
Top Wicketkeeper Pick
Jos Buttler (4 matches, 204 runs, Normal: 51.00)
Jos Buttler has not skirted a beat this season with 204 runs in four matches. While he is averaging 51 with the bat, it is his strike pace of 170 that sticks out. He has three fifties in four matches up to this point, holding him in great stead.
Top Hitter Pick
Shubman Gill (4 matches, 183 runs, Normal: 45.75)
Shubman Gill is one more top entertainer with the bat, scoring 183 runs in four matches. He is averaging 45.75 and has two fifties this season also.
Top All-rounder Pick
Jason Holder (4 matches, 1 run, 3 wickets)
Jason Holder has had his minutes in the IPL this season, getting three wickets in four matches. He has a fair record in the IPL with 52 wickets in 42 matches at a normal of 24.75.
Top Bowler Pick
Rashid Khan (4 matches, 9 wickets, Normal: 13.33)
Rashid Khan is one of the top wicket-takers this season, getting nine wickets in four matches. He is averaging 13.33 with the ball and as of now has a full go-around to his name this season.
Gujarat Key Players : Shubman Gill, Rashid Khan, Mohit Sharma
Rajasthan Key Players : Jos Buttler, Devdutt Padikkal, Trent Boult
Probable XI
Gujarat Titans
Shubman Gill, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Sai Sudharsan, Hardik Pandya (c), David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Josh Little, Alzarri Joseph, Mohit Sharma and Mohammed Shami.
Rajasthan Royals
Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c&wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Ravichandran Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, Trent Boult and Yuzvendra Chahal.