The RR vs GT IPL 2024 match will be played at the Sawai Mansingh stadium on Wednesday, April 10. The match begins at 7.30 pm IST with the onus on the Gujarat Titans to challenge Rajasthan Royals at their fortress.
The Royals have won four matches on the trot and their recent win was against RCB against whom they chased down 183. The Titans, on the other hand, failed to chase 164 against LSG as the Super Giants notched up their first win against the Titans.
Team Analysis
Rajasthan Royals
The Royals have now won four matches on the trot and look like the team to beat. They have won three matches at home and one away match against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium.
The Royals chased 183, with Jos Buttler scoring his sixth IPL ton, overshadowing Virat Kohli’s ton. They have a sorted bowling attack as well with the trio of Trent Boult, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Yuzvendra Chahal performing well.
Gujarat Titans
The Titans started by beating the Mumbai Indians. However, back-to-back losses against Punjab Kings and now LSG have jolted them as a side. A few players, like Kane Williamson and Rashid Khan, are struggling with form and have injury concerns.
The side is missing Mohammed Shami. Despite Umesh Yadav picking up early wickets, the likes of Rashid Khan and Mohit Sharma could not make a big impact.
The batters have also struggled. Shubman Gill’s dismissal triggered a batting collapse for the Giants, who went from 56/1 to being bowled out for 130.
The move to bring in Kane Williamson in place of David Miller has not worked out so far. The batting looks top-heavy and dependent on Gill and Sai Sudharsan.
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Key Factors
Pitch Conditions
The Royals have played two matches before this at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. They have won both their games by defending big totals. RR posted 193 and 185 in the two home games played so far this season and won both of them.
The Titans like chasing, and it will be interesting to see how much they can chase if they do. The pitch has true bounce and carry and is a typical T20 wicket.
Form and Fitness
Fitness-wise, both teams have a few concerns. The Royals have benched Sandeep Sharma in the last two games. He missed the match against Mumbai Indians and RCB due to a niggle.
GT has players recovering from injuries heading into this season. Williamson recovered from a knee injury and is yet to find form. Rashid Khan had lower-back surgery after the World Cup and missed a lot of cricket heading into the IPL.
Jos Buttler finally found form for the Royals and came back with a century. Yashasvi Jaiswal struggled in the first few games, but the Royals have backed him. Riyan Parag’s rise to form has been a noteworthy change for the Royals. For GT, the onus is on Shubman Gill to give good starts.
Tactical Acumen
Samson has led the team with aplomb in games at the Sawai Mansigh Stadium. He has plenty of players to depend upon, and the overall experience of the side is handy. Gill is a young captain. He has led the team well in the first few games but the pressure of captaincy was visible in his batting in the last two games.
Score Prediction
| Team | 1st Innings | 2nd Innings |
| Rajasthan Royals | 180-200 | 150-170 |
| Gujarat Titans | 180-200 | 140-160 |
Recent Venue Records (Sawai Man Singh Stadium, Jaipur)
IPL Matches Played 55
Matches Won Batting First 20
Matches Won Batting Second 35
Matches Won Winning Toss 29
Matches Won Losing Toss 26
Matches with No Result 0
Average 1st Inns scores 164
Average 2nd Inns scores 166
Who Will Score Most Runs For RR: Sanju Samson/ Jos Buttler
Who Will Take Most Wickets For RR: Yuzvendra Chahal /Trent Boult
Who Will Score Most Runs For GT: Shubman Gill / David Miller
Who Will Take Most Wickets For GT: Rashid Khan / Mohit Sharma
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GT has a good overall record against RR. However, given their recent form and they are playing against the Royals at the home ground of the Royals where they have dominated so far, the scales are tilted towards Rajasthan Royals.
Conclusion
Rajasthan Royals have won all their four games so far and won three at home. Gujarat Titans have lost two back-to-back games and whether they can challenge The Royals at the Sawai Mansingh stadium which has been a fortress for them so far will be an interesting observation.
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