IPL 2023: Match 23 GT vs RR Preview, Playing XI, Live Streaming Details & Updates

Both Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals are coming off wins from their previous games.

Published - 15 Apr 2023, 14:53 IST | Updated - 15 Apr 2023, 14:44 IST

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Following an impressive win against Punjab Kings in their last outing, Gujarat Titans (GT) head back home for their next assignment. The Hardik Pandya-led side will be up against an in-form, Rajasthan Royals (RR), at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, on Sunday, April 16.

Sanju Samson and Co. are relishing a tremendous run in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2023, as the side has won three of their four games thus far. Moreover, the franchise is currently on top of the points table with six points and a healthy Net Run Rate (NRR) of 1.588. On the other hand, defending champions Gujarat Titans swiftly bounced back from their loss against KKR at home and won their fixture against PBKS. Like RR, Hardik Pandya and Co. have six points under their belt, with NRR of 0.341.

Speaking about their head-to-head records in this top-tier league, the two teams have contested in three games so far. However, Rajasthan have always struggled to prevail against the Gujarat-based franchise thereby handing three wins in all outings.

While the runners-up of 2022 are up against the defending champions, Sanju Samson’s Royals will seek redemption when they play Gujarat at the very same venue where they lost the title. Undoubtedly, a mouth-watering encounter is on the cards as both teams will look to earn the two points and stay on top of the points table.

Pitch and Conditions

The surface at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad appears to be suitable for batting. However, pacers will cause some movement with the new ball on the surface, but if the batters can survive that and make use of the powerplay overs, a competitive total can be expected. Any score in the region of 180-200 will be good to defend.

Probable Playing XI for GT vs RR

Gujarat Titans

GT will be riding high on confidence, especially after their most recent win against Punjab Kings. Mohit Sharma made a sensational comeback and returned with a Player of the Match performance. GT will likely field the same XI unless there are last-minute decisions within the management.

Probable Playing XI: Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Hardik Pandya (c), David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Alzarri Joseph, Mohammed Shami, Mohit Sharma, Joshua Little

Rajasthan Royals

The Men in Pink will look to keep their momentum intact considering that they are on top of the points table. Like Gujarat, the Royals too will play the same XI as the previous encounter and look for another win.

Probable Playing XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jason Holder, Trent Boult, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal