​During IPL 2025 Gujarat Titans (GT) played Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on April 9, 2025 for an intense match. During the 58-run Gujarat Titans victory of the 23rd match of the season they moved to the point table leader position. The match showcased exceptional personal achievements along with well-considered tactical moves which delivered intense viewing moments to stadium spectators.

Match Overview

Date: April 9, 2025​

Aaj ka match Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad mein khela gaya –“cricket ka tareeka” bahut hi Sunday earmegree chos ki jagah wahaan cricket ka jazaa chhyaar rehta hai.
Hindustan Times

Result: Gujarat Titans won by 58 runs​
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Player of the Match: Sai Sudharsan​
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Gujarat Titans Innings

After losing the toss and being put in to bat, Gujarat Titans posted a formidable total of 217/6 in their allotted 20 overs. Sai Sudharsan stood out with his outstanding 82-run achievement from 53 delivered balls as the main contributor to the innings. Sudharsan conducted his batting innings with caution and strength till he reached 82 off 53 balls. Sudharsan demonstrated a specific powerplay technique when he used a defensive attitude initially followed by a speed increase that resulted in his scoring 39 runs off 22 balls at the end of the sixth over. The strong opening stand established Gujarat’s batting phase and enabled following batters to construct their innings firmly. ​

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Contributions from other batsmen complemented Sudharsan’s effort. As captain Shubman Gill maintained stable partnerships by working with his team and Shahrukh Khan finished the match with his 36 runs from 20 balls. The collective batting effort enabled Gujarat Titans to set a challenging target for Rajasthan Royals. ​
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Rajasthan Royals Innings

In response, Rajasthan Royals faced an uphill task chasing 218. The Rajasthan Royals encountered an unstable beginning to their innings by losing too many wickets early that placed them behind. Sanju Samson’s captaincy led him to score 41 runs from his 28 deliveries but Rajasthan Royals still faced difficulties as the run rate climbed beyond their capabilities while Shimron Hetmyer scored 52 runs off 32 balls. Gujarat Titans succeeded in frustrating Rajasthan Royals’ batting effort through their disciplined bowling effort headed by Prasidh Krishna who achieved three wickets while Rashid Khan and Sai Kishore picked up two wickets each. The Rajasthan Royals team got removed from the game after 19.2 overs with a total score of 159 which was 58 runs short of the winning target. ​

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Key Performances

Sai Sudharsan (GT): 82 runs off 53 balls. The bat strokes demonstrated both defensive and attacking plays during his innings based on his capability to adjust to game conditions. ​
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While batting for GT Shahrukh Khan scored 36 runs off 20 balls as he delivered explosive hitting at the end of the innings to create a strong Gujarat total. ​
The Times of India

Prasidh Krishna’s exceptional bowling performance (GT) delivered bowling numbers which broke open Rajasthan Royals’ opening batters en route to a dominant success. ​

During the decline of wickets Hetmyer fought with a 52-run score from 32 balls to sustain the innings for his team. ​
The Times of India

Sanju Samson (RR): Contributed with a brisk 41 off 28 balls, trying to set the foundation for the chase. ​
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Tactical Analysis

Gujarat Titans’ strategy was evident in their approach to batting and bowling. The team chose batting first at the toss where they planned to establish a substantial total since the Narendra Modi Stadium offered excellent batting conditions. They successfully increased their pace in the powerplay period despite a first conservative strategy which enabled their later order to benefit from a solid base.

The combined tactic of Gujarat bowlers used fast bowling and spin to keep Rajasthan batsmen under consistent pressure throughout the match. Prasidh Krishna established himself early in the game by breaking down the top order of batsmen after Rashid Khan’s troublesome spin created difficulties for the batting team. Sai Kishore’s contributions further tightened the grip, ensuring that the required run rate remained a daunting challenge for the opposition.​

Implications of the Match

The fourth win in a row during IPL 2025 showed Gujarat Titans’ controlling performance in this season of the tournament. Their victory improved their points table standing and their net run rate became more favorable for the remaining part of the league. Their successful tournament progress has been sustained by Sai Sudharsan and other essential contributors. ​
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During Rajasthan Royals’ loss they ended their winning run with two matches showing them weaknesses in their top-order stability and improved aggressive batting line-up bowling defense methods.​

Conclusion

The April 9, 2025 cricket match between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals showcased the explosive nature for which the IPL tournaments are famous. The Gujarat Titans demonstrated their status as title contenders through their complete winning performance using both offensive and defensive play during the match. A consistent performance throughout the tournament becomes vital for Gujarat Titans because they must oversee any developing problems that may hinder their long-term success. Rajasthan Royals must restructure their team and develop a playing strategy to preserve their remaining hopes for reaching the playoffs.

The match will stand out because of Gujarat’s smart bowling approach and Sai Sudharsan’s remarkable batting performance while the stadium generated intense stadium atmosphere.