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Rajasthan Royals (RR) thrashed Gujarat Titans (GT) by 8 wickets in the 47th IPL 2025 match at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. RR chased 210 in just 15.5 overs, led by 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s stunning 101 off 38 balls. Indian cricket fans are in awe of the teenager’s record-breaking knock. GT posted 209/4, but RR’s explosive batting sealed a dominant win. The match was a must-win for RR to stay in the playoff race.
RR won the toss and chose to bowl. GT’s openers, Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan, started strongly, scoring 93 for the first wicket. Gill made 84 off 50, while Sudharsan scored 39 off 30. Jos Buttler’s unbeaten 50 off 26 boosted GT to 209/4. RR’s Maheesh Theekshana took 2/35, but other bowlers struggled.
In the chase, Suryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed 87/0 in the powerplay. Suryavanshi’s 101, with 8 fours and 11 sixes, broke records. Jaiswal’s unbeaten 70 and Riyan Parag’s 32 finished the job.
This win ended RR’s five-match losing streak. GT, despite their strong batting, could not stop RR’s onslaught. Suryavanshi’s century is the talk of IPL 2025. Fans are praising his fearless batting. RR’s playoff hopes are alive. GT must regroup to hold their top spot. The Jaipur crowd roared for every boundary.
Match summary: RR vs GT
– RR won by 8 wickets, chasing 210 in 15.5 overs.
– GT scored 209/4, with Gill (84), Buttler (50), and Sudharsan (39).
– RR’s Suryavanshi scored 101 off 38; Jaiswal made 70.
– Powerplay: GT 53/0, RR 87/0.
– Theekshana took 2/35 for RR; GT’s bowlers were wicketless except Prasidh (1/47) and Rashid (1/24).
– RR’s win keeps them in the playoff race; GT lose top spot chance.
RR vs GT match scoreboard
Gujarat Titans Innings (20 Overs)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sai Sudharsan | 39 | 30 | 4 | 1 | 130.00 | |
| Shubman Gill (c) | 84 | 50 | 5 | 4 | 168.00 | |
| Jos Buttler (wk) | 50* | 26 | 3 | 4 | 192.31 | |
| Washington Sundar | 13 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 162.50 | |
| Rahul Tewatia | 9 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 225.00 | |
| Shahrukh Khan | 5* | 2 | 1 | 0 | 250.00 | |
| Extras | 9 | (b 0, lb 1, w 8, nb 0) | ||||
| Total | 209/4 | (20 Overs, RR: 10.45) | ||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECON |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jofra Archer | 4 | 0 | 49 | 1 | 12.25 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 4 | 0 | 35 | 2 | 8.75 |
| Yudhvir Singh | 3 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 12.67 |
| Sandeep Sharma | 4 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 8.25 |
| Riyan Parag (c) | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14.00 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 4 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 9.75 |
Rajasthan Royals Innings (15.5 Overs)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 70* | 40 | 9 | 2 | 175.00 | |
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | 101 | 38 | 8 | 11 | 265.79 | |
| Nitish Rana | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200.00 | |
| Riyan Parag (c) | 32* | 15 | 2 | 2 | 213.33 | |
| Extras | 5 | (b 0, lb 1, w 4, nb 0) | ||||
| Total | 212/2 | (15.5 Overs, RR: 13.47) | ||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECON |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Siraj | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 12.00 |
| Ishant Sharma | 2 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 18.00 |
| Washington Sundar | 1.5 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 18.50 |
| Prasidh Krishna | 4 | 0 | 47 | 1 | 11.75 |
| Karim Janat | 1 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 30.00 |
| Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 16.00 |
Player of the Match
apart from the Player of the Match award.
Key highlights
– GT’s Strong Start: Gill (84) and Sudharsan (39) scored 93/0 in 10.2 overs, setting a solid base.
– Buttler’s Finish: Buttler’s unbeaten 50 off 26, with 3 fours and 4 sixes, pushed GT to 209/4.
– Suryavanshi’s Blitz: Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s 101 off 38, with 11 sixes, broke the record for most sixes in an IPL innings for RR
– Powerplay Dominance: RR raced to 87/0 in 6 overs, with Suryavanshi smashing 28 off Ishant Sharma in one over.
– 166-Run Opening Stand: Jaiswal and Suryavanshi’s 166-run partnership is RR’s highest for any wicket in IPL history.
– Early Finish: Parag’s pull shot ended the chase with 25 balls to spare, sealing an 8-wicket win.
Key performances of RR vs GT match today
– Player of the Match: Vaibhav Suryavanshi, for his record-breaking 101 off 38 balls, with 8 fours and 11 sixes, powering RR’s chase
– Super Striker: Vaibhav Suryavanshi, with a strike rate of 265.79, for his explosive century.
– Most Fours: Yashasvi Jaiswal, hitting 9 fours in his unbeaten 70 off 40 balls.
– Most Sixes: Vaibhav Suryavanshi, smashing 11 sixes, breaking Sanju Samson’s RR record-
– Dot Balls Award: Rashid Khan, for his 4-0-24-1 spell, likely bowling the most dot balls among GT bowlers.
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