When Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals face off in their IPL clash on Wednesday, both teams will be focused on improving their bowling performances. Gujarat Titans currently have six points, while Rajasthan Royals have four and will be eager to avoid any uncertainty in the points table by securing a win. Key bowlers from both sides have not lived up to expectations so far, and if the teams wish to strengthen their positions in the standings, their bowling units will need to deliver better performances.
Siraj and Sai Kishore Shine for Gujarat
For Gujarat, only pacer Mohammed Siraj and spinner R Sai Kishore have been impressive with the ball so far. Star spinner Rashid Khan and veteran pacer Ishant Sharma’s poor form remains a concern. Rashid, known for his T20 prowess, has managed just one wicket in four matches and has conceded over 10 runs per over. This is the first time in IPL history that the Afghan spinner has had a poor start to a season. Ishant Sharma has also taken just one wicket in three games and has leaked runs at an economy rate of 12.
Will Coetzee Get a Chance?
Gujarat doesn’t have many reliable alternatives, as pacers like Arshad Khan and Fazalhaq Farooqi have not made a strong impact. The team management might consider changes against Rajasthan. Gerald Coetzee or Mahipal Lomror could be included in the playing XI. Gujarat will face a strong Rajasthan batting lineup that includes aggressive hitters like Sanju Samson, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, and Nitish Rana—all of whom have strike rates over 150. Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal also signaled a return to form with a 67-run knock against Punjab Kings.
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Gujarat’s Batting Line-up Looks Deep
Like Gujarat, Rajasthan’s main concern is also bowling. Apart from Sandeep Sharma, none of the other bowlers have shown consistency. In their last match against Punjab Kings, England pacer Jofra Archer took three wickets for 25 runs, and the team will hope for similar performances from him going forward. Ahmedabad has proven to be a high-scoring venue so far, with innings totals of 243, 232, 196, and 160 in the last four completed innings. Gujarat’s batting is strong, featuring captain Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, Sherfane Rutherford, and B Sai Sudharsan. Washington Sundar also highlighted the team’s batting depth with a 49-run knock against Punjab Kings.
Probable Playing XI for the Match:
Gujarat Titans: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (C), Jos Buttler (WK), Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Washington Sundar, Rashid Khan, R Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma.
Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (C & WK), Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Sandeep Sharma.
