Following the losses endured in their previous fixtures, Rajasthan Royals (RR) host defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) in match 48 of IPL 2023 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Friday, May 5.
Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals are on the fourth spot in the IPL Points Table with 10 points, courtesy of their five wins in nine games while Gujarat sit atop with 12 points with six wins in nine fixtures.
The two sides have contested in just four games thus far in which Hardik Pandya and Co. have emerged victorious three times to Rajasthan’s one. Both the sides will be gunning to get back to winnings ways in the upcoming clash.
RR vs GT Match Details
Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans, Match 48, IPL 2023
Venue – Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
Date & Time: Friday, May 5, 7:30 PM IST
Telecast & Streaming Details: Star Sports Network and JioCinema
RR vs GT Pitch Report
The surface at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur is a balanced one for both batters and the bowlers. Moreover, it is expected to remain consistent throughout the clash. Any score between 160-180 will be a competitive one. The skipper skipper winning the toss may elect to bowl first.
RR vs GT Probable Playing XIs
Rajasthan Royals (RR):
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson (c&wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jason Holder, Adam Zampa, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal
Gujarat Titans (GT):
Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya (c), Vijay Shankar, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Mohammed Shami, Mohit Sharma, Joshua Little
RR vs GT Probable Best Performers
Probable best batter
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Jaiswal is relishing a fabulous season for the Royals as he has collected 428 runs in nine matches, which includes one ton and three fifties. The young batter is in contention to win the IPL Orange Cap as he is currently the second-highest run-getter in the season. With the ability to score big and hand solid starts in the top-order, Jaiswal will aim to produce another fine knock against the defending champions.
Probable best bowler
Mohit Sharma
The seasoned pacer has collected eight wickets and been economical in all six appearances made in the IPL 2023. The Royals will need to be cautious against the wily pacer as he will be raring to add more scalps to his name.
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