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Rajasthan Royals Vs Gujarat Titans : Will another win help the RR tighten their grip on first place? Will the Titans make their way back into the tournament after two consecutive losses?

• Riyan Parag (185 runs from four hits) and Sanju Samson (178 runs from the same number of hits) are two Royals players to keep an eye on. Gill and Sudarshan have the Titans’ key.
• Yuzvendra Chahal has bowled impressively this season, taking eight wickets in four games. His economy and striking rates are unrivalled.
• If there was ever a moment for the Royals to overwhelm the Titans and improve their terrible overall head-to-head record (1 victory in 5 games), it would be now, against the failing Titans.

Our Prediction : Rajasthan Royals

Rajasthan Royals Vs Gujarat Titans

MATCH PREDICTION & ANALYSIS

Rajasthan Royals are currently at the top of the tournament standings, having won all four games thus far. Except at a pivotal time in the game against DC, when their top order collectively failed, the Royals have not been tested much.

And their next opponent, the Gujarat Titans, could provide the challenge they seek. The Titans, last year’s runners-up, may not have started their season on a high note. They’ve only managed two victories in five games and have yet to field their strongest lineup. Due to form and injury difficulties, the Titans do not appear to be in any way settled. However, they will be eager to face the Royals, who have a dismal head-to-head record against the Titans, winning only one of five games.

The Royals, playing at home, will be trying to take advantage of this opportunity to overwhelm the underperforming Titans and improve their overall record against them. With both teams going at it, this should be a fascinating game to watch.

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Rajasthan Royals :

The Rajasthan Royals are where they are because someone steps up and performs for the club when the need arises. When the top order faltered, Sanju Samson and Riyan Parag took it upon themselves to lead their squad to a competitive total. Parag, in particular, has matured and plays with tremendous maturity to take the innings deep, giving their bowlers enough runs to put pressure on the opponent and drive them into the backfoot.

Ravichandran Ashwin’s innings against DC exemplified the Royals’ will to find a way to win. Coming into bat when the Royals were struggling against DC at 3/36 in the eighth over, he took the attack to star spinners Nortje and Kuldeep, giving DC’s lethargic innings a much-needed boost, resulting in an above-par total of 185. He hasn’t taken as many wickets as he’d like, but he’s willing to help the club in any way he can, whether that’s scoring some fast runs or keeping things tight in the middle.

Jos Buttler, whom the management and backroom personnel had been backing all along, delivered the goods with a match-winning 100 against RCB. The bowlers bowl well together and hunt as a pack.

Boult and Burger rip things up at the top, frightening the opposition with seam and swing, while Chahal and Ashwin combine to spin a web in the middle overs. They have the greatest bowling combination in terms of experience and diversity, and they will be difficult to overcome if they can reach an above-par total on a challenging surface.

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. Impact Player: Shubham Dubey.

Gujarat Titans :

With only two victories in five games, the Gujarat Titans have had the worst start to an IPL season in their short history. They kept the same core set of players between seasons, but the Titans haven’t figured out how to get back in the rhythm and start crushing the competition.

Titans were fortunate to escape away with two points in their inaugural match against Mumbai Indians in Ahmedabad, as the visitors’ wheels came off during a pretty simple chase. However, they were spectacular in their victory against SR, which was the only encounter in which we caught a glimmer of the clinical game that the Titans are known for. Their bowlers adhered to their plans and did well to contain SRH’s powerful batting line-up at home, while their batsmen led them home chasing a small goal.

Aside from that, Titans have been very typical. Gill rediscovered some form against Punjab Kings, scoring 89 off 48 deliveries, but their bowlers were unable to finish out the game, allowing Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma to pull off a robbery with a late-order blitz that transformed the complexion of the contest in 12 balls. They need to pull their socks up quickly before it’s too late, as the fight for the top four finishes heats up as the tournament progresses.

Gujarat Titans Predicted Playing XI:

Shubman Gill (c), Sharath BR (wk), Sai Sudharsan, Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Umesh Yadav, Spencer Johnson, Darshan Nalkande, Mohit Sharma. Impact Player: Kane Williamson.

Pitch & Weather Conditions:

Weather :

Dewy weather aided the Royals’ victory over RCB in the last encounter at this stadium. We may anticipate moisture to have a role in this match. It’s still early summer, so circumstances are predicted to remain hot and dry in the evening, although the temperature will likely drop somewhat at night.

Pitch Report:

Rajasthan Royals Vs Gujarat Titans :

The Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur will host this match. Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad defeated the Royals by 118 runs the previous time they played at this location. Their top order three made quick work of the goal, finishing with more than 36 balls to spare.

Toss: To Ball

The Royals won the first two games here by batting first, and they also won their first effort at chasing. If there is a lot of dew, the team that bowls first will definitely have an edge. Chase will be the default option for both teams.

Our Prediction : Rajasthan Royals

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