RR vs GT Match Prediction: Rajasthan Royals will be aiming to keep their unbeaten record in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season when they host Gujarat Titans at Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium on Wednesday evening, April 10, 2024. The Royals sit atop the IPL table after winning four out of four, whereas, the Titans have lost three times already this season, and are the 7th-best side heading into this encounter.
Match Preview
Jos Butler had a scratchy start to IPL 2024 season. He was the first to admit that and that tells a lot about him and his mentality. A player of his caliber belong to a rare breed. He reminded that again, during a breathtaking display of batting against the Royal Challengers Bangalore, scoring a magnificent hundred, and taking his team to a fourth straight win in as many games.
That’s a bad sign for the rest of the teams. So far so good, RR won without any significant contribution from either Yashasvi Jaiswal or Jos Buttler.
Should their openers regain their form, it could spell trouble for opponents right from the start. Coupled with the strong performances of their bowlers, notably Trent Boult and Yuzvendra Chahal, the team appears to have no glaring weaknesses.
On the other hand, Gujarat Titans are grappling with the inconsistent form of key players like Rashid Khan and Kane Williamson. Even captain Shubman Gill, apart from his unbeaten 89-run innings against PBKS, is struggling to make an impact commensurate with his skill and ability. With five matches already played, GT urgently needs improved performances from their players to salvage the season; otherwise, it could spiral into a disaster.
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RR vs GT Match Details
| Match No | 24 |
| Teams | Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans |
| Captains | Sanju Samson (RR) and Shubman Gill (GT) |
| Date & Time | April 10, Wednesday, 07:30 PM |
| Venue | Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium |
Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium Pitch Report
Rajasthan has already played three games at Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium, and the data from these matches indicates that the pitch has been behaving well, favoring batsmen more than bowlers.
The average first innings score in these three games stands at 187 runs, which is quite high, highlighting that the pitch is favorable for batting.
However, spinners can still expect some assistance from the pitch. Players like Chahal and Rashid may trouble the batsmen in this match.
RR vs GT Head-To-Head Record
Gujarat Titans have been the most consistent teams in IPL ever since they come into existence in 2022. It shows in their head-to-head records, which they are leading against most teams at the moment.
Against the Royals, the Titans have won four times in the 5 head-to-head matches.
Last Meeting Between RR vs GT
RR: 118/10 (1st innings)
GT: 119/1 (2nd innings)
RR vs GT Predicted Playing 11:
Rajasthan Royals Predicted Playing XI:
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Jos Buttler
Sanju Samson (C/WK)
Riyan Parag
Dhruv Jurel
Shimron Hetmyer
Ravichandran Ashwin
Trent Boult
Avesh Khan
Nandre Burger
Yuzvendra Chahal
Shubham Dubey (Impact Player)
Gujarat Titans Predicted Playing XI:
Sai Sudarshan
Shubman Gill (C)
Kane Williamson
BR Sharath (GK)
Vijay Shankar
Darshan Nalkande
Rahul Tewatia
Rashid Khan
Umesh Yadav
Spencer Johnson
Noor Ahmad
Mohit Sharma (Impact player)
Best Batters And Bowlers
RR Probable highest scorer: Either Jos Buttler or Sanju Samson
The duo combined for 169 runs off 100 balls against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Along with Yashasvi Jaiswal, Buttler and Samson are part of the holy trinity of the Royals.
The Englishman is, however, unique. He is the kind of batsman the bowlers want to see in the pavilion, sitting and only analyzing the match. But he is back in form, and it would take some efforts from the Titans’ bowlers to get the better of Buttler.
Buttler vs RCB
| Balls faced | 58 |
| Runs Scored | 100 |
| Strike-rate | 172.41 |
| 4s | 09 |
| 6s | 04 |
GT Probable Highest Scorer: Shubman Gill
Gujarat Titans become a formidable batting unit only when their captain and talismanic Shubman Gill scores runs. They depend on him for runs, and that’s the truth. But other than one innings of 89* runs against Punjab Kings, Gill hasn’t really set the tournament on fire. He is the reigning Orange Cap holder as well, and much is expected from him when it comes to the batting.
RR Probable Best Bowler: Yuzvendra Chahal
The 33-year-old spinner is at the top of his game at the moment. With 8 wickets in four matches, he is RR’s leading wicket-taker in IPL 2024. What’s even more important is that Chahal is allowing only 6.36 runs per over. It’s the stuff of a bowler in red-hot form.
GT Probable Best Bowler: Rashid Khan
No doubt about that Rashid Khan has been below his usual high-standards. The 25-year-old may have picked five wickets in five matches, but he is leaking runs, with batsmen finding it easy to negotiate his four overs. He needs to drag himself out of this torrid form and put on a show we all know he is more than capable of.
Who Will Win Today’s IPL Match Between RR vs GT
It’s hard to look past Rajasthan Royals in this game. Not only they are the home team familiar with the conditions, but the form is also a big factor working against Gujarat Titans and favoring the Royals.
Titans’ bowlers Spencer Johnson and Mohit Sharma need to perform with more consistency, while Rashid Khan need to become the bowler that every batsmen is accustomed to fear in white-ball cricket.
But the form and the conditions all indicate towards a home win here.
Chances Of A Win
RR: 56%
GT: 44%
Disclaimer: The above match prediction is based on the data and instincts of the writer. While picking players for your team, consider the points mentioned above, and make your own wise decision.
