Gujarat Titans defeated Rajasthan Royals by 58 runs in an IPL 2025 match played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Sai Sudharsan's brilliant batting and the precise bowling performance secured a comprehensive victory for Gujarat.
Sports News: In this match played at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium, Gujarat Titans, batting first, posted a massive total of 217 runs. Sai Sudharsan was the team's top scorer, playing a magnificent 82-run innings and laying a b foundation for the team. Jos Buttler and Shahrukh Khan also contributed useful scores, bolstering the total.
However, captain Shubman Gill did not perform well and was dismissed early. From Rajasthan's side, Maheesh Theekshana and Tushar Deshpande took two wickets each, offering some respite to the bowling attack.
Shubman Gill Fails, Sudharsan Takes Command
After winning the toss and electing to bat first, Gujarat Titans received an early blow when captain Shubman Gill was clean bowled by Jofra Archer for just 2 runs. However, Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler then steadied the innings, forging a crucial 80-run partnership. Buttler scored 36 runs off 26 balls, while Sudharsan once again showcased his class, playing an 82-run innings off 53 balls, including 8 fours and 2 sixes.
Shahrukh and Tewatia's Blitz
After Buttler's dismissal, Shahrukh Khan took charge, smashing 36 runs off 20 balls and partnering with Sudharsan for a 62-run stand. In the final overs, Rahul Tewatia also excelled, contributing a quickfire 24 runs off 12 balls, propelling the team to a massive score of 217. Gujarat scored 107 runs in the last eight overs, making the chase even more difficult for Rajasthan. For Rajasthan, Tushar Deshpande and Maheesh Theekshana took two wickets each, while Archer and Sandeep Sharma claimed one wicket apiece.
Hetmyer's Struggle Fails to Yield Results
Rajasthan faced a target of 218 runs, but their start was extremely poor. Within 12 runs, Yashasvi Jaiswal (6) and Nitish Rana (1) were back in the pavilion. Sanju Samson and Riyan Parag offered some hope, but Parag (26) and then Dhruv Jurel (5) were quickly dismissed. Rajasthan's hopes rested on Shimron Hetmyer, who played a explosive 52-run innings off 32 balls, but no other batsman could provide support. Samson also scored 41 runs, but it proved insufficient to steer them towards victory. Rajasthan's entire team was bundled out for 158 runs.
In this match, Sai Sudharsan achieved the distinction of becoming the first Indian player to score five consecutive half-centuries in Ahmedabad. This was his third fifty in IPL 2025. Following this win, Gujarat Titans moved to the top of the points table.
