GT vs RR Dream11 Prediction, 23rd Match – IPL 2025

Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025’s 23rd match will be a highly interesting battle between GT vs RR Dream11 prediction on April 9, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. The match is highly crucial since both teams have started their campaign amazingly well. 

Title champions Gujarat Titans try to get over their recent defeat, while Rajasthan Royals with a threat of a batting line-up try to continue their winning streak. In past histories of match-ups between the two teams, GT have a higher level with four out of five past matches. But RR is a team that has a strength of turning the tables in their direction and will be eager to reverse the trend in their favor. Match

Match	GT vs RR Dream11 Prediction 23rd Match – IPL 2025
Date	April 9, 2025
Time	07:30 PM IST
Venue	Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

Recent Team Performance (GT vs RR Dream11 Prediction)

Gujarat Titans 

Gujarat Titans have started their IPL 2025 journey unevenly. 

• They started it with a crushing victory in their first match but were not so good in their second match as they were beaten by 36 runs by Punjab Kings. 
• Although they lost, GT with an enforcer middle order and a heavyweight spin, which will be extremely valuable against Rajasthan Royals.

Rajasthan Royals 

Rajasthan Royals have been showing stunning form. 

• They showed a stunning 6-run victory over Chennai Super Kings in their third game, demonstrating the team’s capability to play under pressure. 
• The team’s attacking batting by Jos Buttler and Sanju Samson has been the biggest reason for the team’s success. 
• With a solid batting line-up and effective bowlers, RR will look to carry on the winning momentum against Gujarat Titans.

Head-to-Head Record (GT vs RR Dream11 Prediction)

Gujarat Titans have also won against Rajasthan Royals previously in their IPL games. Of the five times when these two teams have faced each other, GT has won four matches and RR has won just one match.

One of the trend-like aspects of such games has been the brashness of GT in dominating RR by employing its spin attack.

Head-to-Head Stats

Total Matches Played	GT Wins	RR Wins	No Result	Ties
5	4	1	0	0

• Rashid Khan and others have also performed well in games so far, having RR middle order in their pockets. 
• And, generally, clashes between the two teams have been big-scoring games, with both RR and CSK batsmen making their mark. 
• With both teams keen on facing each other once again, Rajasthan Royals would be eager to try and add to their score and secure an important victory.

Team News and Lineup Updates

Both the sides are not expected to have any major injury concerns and would be capable of putting out strong playing XIs. Gujarat Titans can experiment with their mix after losing to Punjab Kings, or Rajasthan Royals can carry the same successful XI.

Predicted Playing XI

Gujarat Titans 

• Shubman Gill would bat in the top position for Gujarat Titans there, while Wriddhiman Saha would lead off the innings. 
• Sai Sudharsan, David Miller, and Rahul Tewatia were the middle order players, and Vijay Shankar and Rashid Khan would be the all-rounders. 
• Prithvi Shaw was substituted with Wanindu Hasaranga among the top bowlers via the services of Mohit Sharma, Umesh Yadav, and Noor Ahmad.

Rajasthan Royals 

• Rajasthan Royals will rely on Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler for the solid start, while captain Sanju Samson will carry on the innings. 
• Riyan Parag and Shimron Hetmyer will have to be relied on in the middle order, as well as Ravichandran Ashwin and Dhruv Jurel, the all-rounders. 
• Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal, Deepak Chahar, and Tushar Deshpande will drive the bowling lineup.

Key Players to Watch

A couple of players from either of the teams can turn this match around.

For Gujarat Titans, Shubman Gill will be the top-order batsman as his consistency can set the tone of the innings. 

• Rashid Khan, the game-changer, will be the game-changer with bat and ball as well. 
• The other important GT player whose input will be most vital is Wanindu Hasaranga, with all-round talent of immense impact. 

Rajasthan Royals is Jos Buttler because he is a game-changer as a batsman. 

• Team captain Sanju Samson has been touched and will assist in maintaining the innings in the proper manner. 
• The presence of Yuzvendra Chahal will prove beneficial in checking GT’s free-flow batting line-up and his wicket-taking ability in middle overs can change games. 

Venue and Conditions

The game will take place at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on a well-balanced surface in the favor of both batsmen and bowlers.

The surface is pro-batman, and the matches here are scoring ones, but spinners have also performed here. The average first-innings score here is 170-180 runs, and hence a good start will be essential to both teams. 

Second-batting teams have performed better on a surprise, and nearly 60% of second-batting teams have emerged victorious. Weather will be fine with temperature fluctuating between 32°C and almost zero humidity. 

There won’t be rain forecast, so the game will proceed uninterrupted. Spinners are supported by dry conditions at half-way through the game. 

Fantasy Sports Tips – GT vs RR Dream11 Prediction

For fantasy cricket punters, there is plenty on offer in this game in terms of exciting options. Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler would be GT vs RR Dream11 Prediction initial choice based on their rich form. Rashid Khan has to be chosen based on the likelihood of playing bat and ball. Sanju Samson is also a safe option, keeping in mind that he is RR’s top batsman.

For Dream11 captaincy, Sai Sudharsan will be a good pick as he is in superb touch and GT’s anchor batsman. Rashid Khan would be a proper vice-captain pick considering wicket-taking abilities and lower-order batting talents.

Prediction – Who Will Win?

Considering the present scenario and past records, Gujarat Titans have an upper hand over Rajasthan Royals. Their much-much stronger bowling department, especially their spin department, gives them an enormous boost. But Rajasthan Royals do have the firepower in their batting department to override GT’s higher performance. If RR top-order firepower and RR bowlers perform according to their plan, then they are well-equipped to bring about an incredible upset.

All things being equal, GT’s overall higher side and higher head-to-head make them marginal favorites to win this game. The toss can prove to be a game-saver since the second side will have a better chance of winning depending on the stats of the grounds.

Conclusion

GT vs RR dream11 prediction 23rd IPL 2025 match is going to be an interesting game between two strong teams.

While Gujarat Titans are founded on historical performance, Rajasthan Royals too have the potential to turn around in their direction with their firepower-laden line-up. When you’ve Shubman Gill, Rashid Khan, Jos Buttler, and Sanju Samson playing for your team, what the crowd witnesses is bliss only. If GT continues playing their domination game, or if RR has a firework-like victory, we’ll have to wait and see. 

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