GT vs RR, IPL 2025: Sudharsan’s Classy 82, Krishna’s 3/24 Script 58-Run Win for Gujarat Titans
Gujarat Titans bounced back in style in IPL 2025, defeating Rajasthan Royals by a convincing 58 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The victory was powered by a sublime 82-run knock from Sai Sudharsan and a collective bowling effort, highlighted by Prasidh Krishna’s 3/24.
Sudharsan Sets the Stage with Elegant 82
Batting first, GT posted a mammoth 217/6 in 20 overs, thanks to Sai Sudharsan’s elegant 53-ball 82, which included 8 boundaries and 3 sixes. He anchored the innings beautifully, capitalizing on every scoring opportunity while playing classy strokes all around the ground.
Explosive cameos from Jos Buttler (36), Shahrukh Khan (36), and Rahul Tewatia (24) added late momentum. Buttler's strokes in the powerplay and Shahrukh’s brutal hitting in the middle overs laid the foundation for GT’s formidable total.
Jofra Archer Back to His Best
Rajasthan Royals had a fiery start with Jofra Archer clocking 152.3 kph, dismissing Shubman Gill with a searing 147.7 kph inswinger. But despite Archer’s early aggression and a 2-wicket haul from Maheesh Theekshana (2/54), RR couldn't contain the flow of runs.
GT Bowlers Shine in Defense
Chasing 218, RR stumbled early as Arshad Khan (1/19) and Mohammed Siraj (1/30) struck in consecutive overs, removing Yashasvi Jaiswal and Nitish Rana. Though Sanju Samson (41) and Riyan Parag (26) counter-attacked briefly, GT kept applying pressure.
Impact Sub Kulwant Khejroliya (1/29) and Rashid Khan (1/28) chipped in with key wickets, before Prasidh Krishna dismantled the chase, removing Samson and Shimron Hetmyer (52), who was RR’s top scorer.
RR’s innings folded at 159 in 19.1 overs, handing GT a well-deserved 58-run victory.
Key Highlights:
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Sai Sudharsan: 82 (53), 8x4, 3x6
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Jos Buttler & Shahrukh Khan: 36 runs each
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Prasidh Krishna: 3/24
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RR Top Scorers: Hetmyer (52), Samson (41)
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GT Total: 217/6 (20 overs)
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RR Total: 159 all out (19.1 overs)
What This Means
This win gives Gujarat Titans a big net run rate boost and positions them strongly in the IPL 2025 standings. Sai Sudharsan’s form will be a major positive moving forward, while RR will need to regroup after a second consecutive loss.
Stay tuned for more IPL 2025 action, live scores, and expert match analysis.
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