RR vs GT LIVE: 50 for Buttler! GT 209

Jos Buttler gets his half-century! 26 ball knock by the Englishman against his old side. A good total put on board by the high-flying Titans, and Rajasthan Royals will have to put in more than a decent effort to chase this down.

GT 209/4 (20 overs)

RR Target: 210

RR vs GT LIVE: 4!

First ball faced by Shahrukh Khan and it goes to the fence! Whacked through point, no fielder out there. Jofra Archer usually bowls very well at the death, but today he isn’t getting his lengths right consistently.

GT 206/4 (19.3)

RR vs GT LIVE: SIX!

Rahul Tewatia slams Jofra Archer for a maximum! Over backward point and into the stands. Perfect start to the final over, 200 up for GT. Next ball, he’s gone! Misses his shot, the ball crashes onto the pads. DRS review shows three reds, Tewatia departs.

GT 202/4 (19.2)

RR vs GT LIVE: Washington departs

Washington Sundar doesn’t get the connection, trying to go big. Shimron Hetmyer takes a good diving catch, and Sandeep Sharma gets a wicket. Good over all in all by Sandeep, just 9 runs and a wicket. 

GT 196/3 (19)

RR vs GT LIVE: Archer smashed to the cleaners

Jos Buttler into the 40s! What a gem of a knock he’s playing against his former side. 22-ball 43 now for the Englishman. Fourth six of the evening. Jofra Archer or Sandeep Sharma, it doesn’t matter for Buttler. 

Two balls later, 6 by Washington Sundar, over fine-leg! And then Jos Buttler ends the over with another boundary!

GT 187/2 (18)

RR vs GT LIVE: OUT!

Shubman Gill is gone! He falls short of his ton yet again, he departs for 84 off 50 balls. Goes for a maximum, finds the fielder at long-off. Riyan Parag takes a good catch. Maheesh Theekshana grabs his second wicket of the evening.

GT 167/2 (16.4)

RR vs GT LIVE: Sandeep Sharma is back on his feet

Excellent news, the RR physios seemed to have worked their magic. However, he bowls a loose delivery to Jos Buttler who sends the ball to the fence. Sandeep still seems in a bit of discomfort, as the over comes to an end.

GT 158/1 (16)

RR vs GT LIVE: Injury

Sandeep Sharma is down on the ground in pain. Commentators speculate that he might’ve dislocated something. The physios rush onto the field, and Gill cannot even look. We hope everything is alright for the pacer.

GT 154/1 (15.4)

RR vs GT LIVE: 6, 6, 4, 6 – Jos Buttler!

JOS BUTTLER! Oh, he is making Rajasthan Royals and RR fans feel his absence. He is showing them exactly what they’re missing out on. He has taken Wanindu Hasaranga to the absolute cleaners here. The Sri Lankan goes wicketless, Buttler has gone berserk!

GT 149/1 (15)

RR vs GT LIVE: Another one!

That’s even better from Shubman Gill. Gets down on one knee and pummells it over the mid-wicket region for a maximum. Scintillating shot by the GT captain. He is up to 77 now. Missed out on a century by 10 runs against KKR, he’ll be hoping to get there today.

GT 125/1 (14)

RR vs GT LIVE: SIX MORE!

SHUBMAN GILL! Yudhvir Charak misses his length. On the pads, and helped on its way by the Gujarat Titans captain. He just looks to be playing in an unbeatable zone at the moment, and is nearing 400 runs this season. Takes 2 runs off the next ball, up to 71.

GT 119/1 (13.4)

RR vs GT LIVE: SIX! 100 up

Shubman Gill, wow! The GT captain looks in supreme form. Terrific hit over mid-wicket to get his second maximum of the evening. Takes GT past the 100-run mark as well. Jos Buttler now in the crease as well, he returns to Sawai Mansingh Stadium for the first time since leaving RR.

GT 107/1 (12)

RR vs GT LIVE: OUT!

Sai Sudharsan is gone! Maheesh Theekshana strikes for Rajasthan Royals. Sudharsan tries to go for the big shot over long-on, doesn’t quite the connection. Finds Riyan Parag at long-on, safe as houses. Much-needed wicket for RR, the partnership ends at 93.

Sai Sudharsan falls 10 short of breaking Sachin’s record to become the fastest to 1,500 IPL runs. But he has time to get it in the next few games.

GT 97/1 (11)

RR vs GT LIVE: 92 after 10

An excellent foundation once again laid for Gujarat Titans by Gill and Sai Sudharsan. No wickets lost after 10 overs. The bowling by RR hasn’t been great, but Gill and Sai Sudharsan have proven exactly why they’re the best opening duo in IPL 2025.

GT 92/0 (10)

Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans LIVE: 50 for Shubman Gill!

Half-century for Shubman Gill! 50 off just 29 balls, he has been the aggressor, but also played some classy shots. GT’s captain hitting form at the right stage. Smashed 90 against KKR, now well-set for yet another big score. Excellent knock.

GT 90/0 (9.3)

RR vs GT LIVE: SIX!

Sai Sudharsan ends Yudhvir’s over with a maximum! Pitched short and slammed over mid-wicket for 6. Was getting slightly slow, but that six will help him break the shackles. He is now just 12 runs away from breaking Sachin’s record.

GT 87/0 (9)

RR vs GT LIVE: 4 more, Gill!

Yudhvir Charak back in for his second over, but he bowls a loose one to Gill. Angling down the pads, Gill helps it through fine leg for a boundary. Up to 45, approaching his half-century rapidly now. GT keep rolling.

GT 78/0 (8.1)

RR vs GT LIVE: Gill in the 40s

Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan have faced 24 balls each, but the GT captain has made 10 more runs, and is on 41. Both batters have been dropped once each in the outfield. It is a must-win game for Rajasthan Royals but they look clueless at the moment.

GT 74/0 (8)

RR vs GT LIVE: SIX! Dropped catch!

First maximum of the innings, and it comes off Shubman Gill’s blade! Riyan Parag has come into the attack, and he is punished over mid-wicket, just goes for 6. Next ball, Gill doesn’t time it so well, diving effort by 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi in the deep but he fails to hold on. Difficult chance.

GT 64/0 (6.4)

RR vs GT LIVE: 50 up for Gujarat Titans

50 up for Gujarat Titans! It has taken them 5.4 overs to reach it. More importantly, no wickets lost. Once again, an excellent start provided by the reliable duo of Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill. 53 runs amassed in the powerplay.

GT 53/0 (6)

RR vs GT LIVE: 24 runs to go

Sai Sudharsan is up to 25 runs off 16 deliveries, and is chasing down the mark of 1500 IPL runs rapidly here. Remember, Sachin Tendulkar holds the record for being the fastest to 1500 IPL runs, but Sai Sudharsan is 24 away from breaking that record.

RR vs GT LIVE: 4 more

Now Sai Sudharsan. Once again, soft hands, excellent wrists. Through mid-wicket for a boundary. The Gujarat Titans openers dealing in boundaries, and they haven’t led the RR bowling get any edge early on.

GT 38/0 (4)

RR vs GT LIVE: FOUR MORE!

Glorious, Shubman Gill! Down the ground with absolute authority. Gill looks in fabulous touch, third boundary in a row for him. Took a few balls to settle in, but now he is on song. GT openers once again delivering.

GT 32/0 (3.3)

RR vs GT LIVE: First boundary for Gill!

Shubman Gill oozing class. Pitched short, Gill slaps it through over the circle in typical Gill fashion, couple of bounces and into the fence. Next ball, even better hit! This time over mid-on, 4 more. Gill enters the party.

GT 27/0 (3)

Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans LIVE: In comes Yudhvir

No second over for Jofra Archer, Yudhvir Singh Charak has been handed the ball for the third over. Riyan Parag shuffling around his bowlers in the early phase to keep Sai Sudharsan and Gill guessing. 

GT 18/0 (2.1)

RR vs GT LIVE: Catch dropped!

Sai Sudharsan dealing in boundaries in the early phases. Bowled full by Theekshana and slammed through the covers for 4. Oh, Sudharsan has been put down! Another drive through the off-side, straight towards Shimron Hetmyer at cover but he has dropped a sitter. Too casual.

GT 17/0 (2)

RR vs GT LIVE: FOUR!

Was turning into a good first over by Jofra Archer, but Sai Sudharsan picks up a boundary on the final ball of the over. Flick of the wrists with the ball angling towards the pads, and towards the boundary it goes. 44 runs away from Sachin’s record.

GT 6/0 (1)

RR vs GT LIVE: Focus on Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill will also be under focus. The GT captain returned to form and smashed a scintillating 90 against former side KKR in their previous match. However, he will face the tough test of Jofra Archer early on.

RR vs GT LIVE: Sudharsan sets after Sachin

With Gujarat Titans batting first, all eyes will be on 23-year-old opener Sai Sudharsan. He is just 49 runs away from becoming the fastest to reach 1,500 runs in IPL. The current record is jointly held by Sachin Tendulkar and Ruturaj Gaikwad.

Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans LIVE: The Jos Buttler derby!

Jos Buttler returns to the stadium he used to call home for many years. One of the big shock decisions during the retention phase was RR’s decision to let Buttler go. The Englishman has been in terrific form in IPL 2025. Could he remind RR what they’re missing today?

RR vs GT LIVE: Gujarat Titans X

Gujarat Titans XI vs RR: B Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan, R Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.

Expect Ishant Sharma to come in as the Impact substitute.

RR vs GT LIVE: Rajasthan Royals XI

Rajasthan Royals XI vs GT: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag (c), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma.

Expect Shubham Dubey to enter as the impact substitute.

RR vs GT LIVE: RR WIN TOSS

Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag has won the toss and elected to bowl! No surprises at the decision, that has been the norm in IPL 2025. Expects dew to be a factor later in the game. A necessary toss to win for the home side.

RR make two changes. Theekshana and Yudhvir Charak replace Farooqi and Deshpande. And yes, Karim Janat is making his debut for GT.

RR vs GT LIVE: Debutant?

Visuals implying that Afghan all-rounder Karim Janat is set to make his debut for Gujarat Titans today, against Rajasthan Royals. Hugs and embraces in the GT camp. But whose spot will he take? Shahrukh Khan or Sherfane Rutherford seem like the likely replacements.

Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans LIVE: GT predicted XI

Here’s Gujarat Titans’ probable XII vs RR: B Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Washington Sundar, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, R Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma.

A more-or-less settled set-up for Gujarat Titans.

Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans LIVE: RR predicted XI

Here’s Rajasthan Royals’ probable XII vs GT: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Riyan Parag (c), Nitish Rana, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Akash Madhwal, Sandeep Sharma.

Akash Madhwal could replace the misfiring Tushar Deshpande.

RR vs GT LIVE: 6 wins in 8 matches

Gujarat Titans have played the least matches in IPL 2025 so far, but are still as high as second spot in the points table. They are the only team with a net run-rate higher than +1, and will take top spot back from RCB with a win today.

RR vs GT LIVE: Is Sanju Samson fit?

Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson has suffered an abdominal tear, which has seen him be ruled out of RR’s last two matches. A big question mark is still there on his fitness, but the RR captain has reportedly practiced in training sessions.

However, his participation in today’s match is not a certainty.

RR vs GT LIVE: Sai Sudharsan on verge of breaking Sachin’s record

Sachin Tendulkar and Ruturaj Gaikwad jointly hold the record for the fastest to reach 1500 IPL runs, having done it in 44 innings. But Sai Sudharsan is just 49 runs away from that milestone, and has played only 33 innings so far. A huge chance for him to break Sachin’s record tonight.

RR vs GT LIVE: GT bowlers on song

A bowling which looked like it could leak runs on paper has worked phenomenally on the field. Mohammed Siraj has found his mojo with the new ball, with 12 wickets this season. But the bigger revelation has been Prasidh Krishna, who has shone in the middle and death overs, and has 16 wickets!