Sai Sudharsan’s brilliant 53-ball 82 powered Gujarat Titans (GT) to a 58-run victory over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in their IPL match in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
Backed by quickfire knocks from Jos Buttler (36), Shahrukh Khan (36), and Rahul Tewatia (24), GT posted 217/6. A disciplined bowling attack then dismantled RR, bowling them out for 159 in 19.1 overs, despite resistance from Shimron Hetmyer (52) and Sanju Samson (41).
Gujarat Titans (GT) continued their winning run in the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025) as they beat Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 58 runs in Match 23 on Wednesday, April 9 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
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— IndiaToday (@IndiaToday) April 9, 2025Sudharsan dazzled, stroking eight fours and three sixes to anchor GT’s total. Early blows from pacers Mohammed Siraj (1/30) and Arshad Khan (1/19) rocked RR, with Yashasvi Jaiswal (6) and Nitish Rana (1) falling cheaply. Though Samson and Riyan Parag (26) fought back in the powerplay, GT’s bowlers, led by Prasidh Krishna (3/24), struck key blows to seal the win.
Gujarat Titans (GT) continued their winning run in the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025) as they beat Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 58 runs in Match 23 on Wednesday, April 9 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
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— IndiaToday (@IndiaToday) April 9, 2025Sudharsan set the tone, surviving a drop at 81 before Tushar Deshpande dismissed him. Jofra Archer (1/30) fired up RR’s reply, bowling Shubman Gill (2) with a 147.7 kph gem, but Buttler and Shahrukh kept GT rolling. Krishna’s double strike removing Samson and Hetmyer snuffed out RR’s hopes after their 48-run stand.
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Sudharsan’s impressive performance and GT’s consistent bowling overshadowed RR’s efforts. Archer’s speed and Theekshana’s (2/54) wickets provided RR with key moments, but GT’s overall strength proved too formidable. This victory solidifies Sudharsan’s status as a rising star in the IPL.
