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GT vs RR IPL 2023 Match Preview

    GT vs RR IPL 2023 Match Preview 

(Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals)

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Can Rajasthan Royals Upset Gujarat Titans?

GT - The defending champions have only suffered a single defeat in four games this season, which was an unexpected loss where Rinku Singh played a crucial role. Despite not having a long opening partnership, Gujarat has managed to surpass the 50-run mark in the powerplay for three consecutive games, with Shubman Gill in good form. Sai Sudharashan's selection as a number 3 batsman may come as a surprise, as he is not a typical aggressive T20 batsman, but he can play an anchor's role for the Titans. Pandya is a crucial middle-order batsman, despite not performing well in his recent games. Gujarat is a strong team overall, with many batting resources and key bowlers to watch out for, including Shami, Alzarri Joseph, and Rashid Khan in the GT squad. 

RR After surviving a challenging encounter with MS Dhoni's team in the last game at Chepauk, Sanju Samson will be feeling relieved. In the last game, Paddikal replaced Riyan Parag and played well at number 3, scoring 38 runs off 26 balls and contributing to a 77-run partnership with Jos Buttler for the 2nd wicket. Samson was a vital part of the top order last year, playing important innings and staying at the crease long enough to ensure that the Royals set a competitive total. Shimron Hetmyer is another key batsman in the lower middle order who will be expected to play the role of finisher for Rajasthan, with R Ashwin and Dhruv Jurel joining him in the lower order.

The visiting team's bowling attack is expected to present a difficult challenge for the hosts. Chahal, Zampa, and Ashwin are the key bowlers to watch out for, with Sandeep Sharma's experience proving valuable in pressure situations, even though Holder has been unable to take any wickets in the last two games. We believe that without Trent Boult, who was left out of the XI in the last game, RR will not have a strong bowling attack, as he is crucial with the new ball and can take crucial wickets with his swing bowling.

Venue

It is probable that the pitch will offer adequate assistance to the batters during this game. The average score in the first innings of the previous five T20 matches has been 181 runs, indicating that this could be a high-scoring game. The previous game saw spinners pick up seven out of the 11 wickets, holding them in good stead. The powerplay phase saw three wickets fall. Both teams will look to chase upon winning the toss, with dew likely to come into play in the second innings

Favours : The pitch can be good for spinners.

    Post TOSS

    • The side winning the toss will opt to field first.

    Average 1st Inning score 

    Average 1st innings score : 185 runs.

    Team News

    In the last game, Trent Boult was given a rest due to a minor injury concern. In the event of his return, Kuldeep Sen, the fellow pacer, may have to be benched, and there could be a possibility of Adam Zampa being included in the overseas roster. 

    Gujarat Titans, on the other hand, do not have any injury concerns.

    Head to Head

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    Expected Playing XI (Batting order) 

    Gujarat Titans (GT) Possible Playing 11


    Wriddhiman Saha (wk), 2 Shubman Gill, 3 Sai Sudharsan, 4 Hardik Pandya, 5 Vijay Shankar, 6 David Miller, 7 Rahul Tewatia, 8 Rashid Khan, 9 Mohammed Shami, 10 Mohit Sharma, 11 Alzarri Joseph.


    Rajasthan Royals (RR) Possible Playing 11


    Yashasvi Jaiswal, 2 Jos Buttler, 3 Devdutt Padikkal/Riyan Parag, 4 Sanju Samson (capt, wk), 5 Shimron Hetmyer, 6 Dhruv Jurel, 7 Jason Holder, 8 R Ashwin, 9 Sandeep Sharma, 10 Trent Boult/Adam Zampa, 11 Kuldeep Sen.


    Stats Fact

    • Shubman Gill struggles against Boult and Chahal, with a strike rate of 98 and 104 respectively against them.
    • Mohammed Shami is Sanju Samson's preferred bowler, with the Royals captain having scored 54 runs in 28 balls against him with only one dismissal.
    • Shimron Hetmyer has a poor record against Shami, having been dismissed by him four times in the five T20 matches they have faced each other.
    • Hardik Pandya needs just 16 more runs to join the elite group of five players who have scored 2000-plus runs and taken fifty-plus wickets in the IPL. If he achieves this, he will become the youngest player to do so. He has failed to score more than single digits in all three innings he has played this season.
    • David Miller is one of the best IPL chasers, having been dismissed only twice in 11 innings while batting second since the start of IPL 2022. He has an average of 184 and a strike rate of 151 in that period.
    • Sanju Samson needs just 54 more runs to reach the landmark of 3000 runs in the IPL, which would make him the first Rajasthan Royals player to achieve this feat..

    Selections for Fantasy cricket team (Dream 11)

    • Jos Buttler - He has been in top form this season, scoring 204 runs in four matches at an average of 51.00. His impressive strike rate of 170 has also caught attention, and he has already scored three fifties in four matches, which bodes well for his team's chances.
    • Sanju Samson - He is an accomplished IPL batsman with 3623 runs at a strike rate of 136.15 to his name. Although he started the season well with a couple of fifties, he has not been able to maintain that form in the last few matches. Recommended for - Captain  
    • Shubman Gill - He has also been a key performer with the bat, accumulating 183 runs in four matches at an average of 45.75. He has already hit two fifties this season, further proving his value to the team.
    • Hardik Pandya - He has struggled for form this season, scoring just 21 runs in three matches so far. However, his batting ability and impressive IPL strike rate of 146 still make him a valuable asset to his team, despite not being expected to bowl.Recommended for - Vice Captain
    • Jason Holder - He has had a decent IPL season so far, taking three wickets in four matches, albeit with only one run scored. He has a good track record in the IPL, having picked up 52 wickets in 42 matches at an average of 24.75.
    • Rashid Khan - He has been one of the top wicket-takers this season, having picked up nine wickets in four matches at an average of 13.33. He has already claimed a hat trick this season, further cementing his status as one of the top bowlers in the tournament.
    • Yuzvendra Chahal - He is the leading wicket-taker in the IPL this season, having claimed 10 wickets in four matches at an impressive bowling average of 12.10, making him one of the standout performers of the tournament.
    Note : Please check lineups before start of the game. Select players, based on your analysis and research. 

    Prediction for Match result

    Rajasthan Royals may win the match.

    Both teams have key players who can turn the game in their favor. The Gujarat Titans have a strong batting lineup with Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, and Hardik Pandya, while the Rajasthan Royals have a top order comprising Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, and Sanju Samson. The Titans also have key bowlers like Mohammed Shami, Alzarri Joseph, and Rashid Khan, while the Royals have spinners like R Ashwin, Adam Zampa, and Yuzvendra Chahal. The pitch is expected to be batting-friendly, with spinners getting assistance. The team winning the toss is likely to opt to field first, with an average 1st innings score of 185 runs. Shubman Gill struggles against Boult and Chahal, while Sanju Samson prefers facing Mohammed Shami. Hardik Pandya and David Miller are good IPL chasers, while Samson is on the verge of reaching the milestone of 3000 runs in the IPL. Overall, both teams have a good chance of winning the game, and fans can expect an exciting contest.
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