RR vs GT Match Preview
Yashasvi Jaiswal has been a prolific run-getter for Rajasthan Royals in the last year. In his sixteen games in the previous year, he has scored 599 runs with an average of 39.93. The England import Jos Battler is the next batter on the list for Rajasthan, scoring 454 runs from his last sixteen innings with an average of 30.26. Another right-hander doing well for Rajasthan has been Sanju Samson. He has scored 443 runs from his previous sixteen innings with an average of 34.07. These will be the batter the Rajasthan management will look at to get them big scores.
Yuzvendra Chahal has been the top bowler for Rajasthan Royals, scoring 24 wickets from sixteen games and an excellent average of 18.91. The left-arm fast-medium bowler Trent Boult has also picked up sixteen wickets from his last twelve innings with an average of 23.06. Ravichandran Ashwin has picked up 13 wickets from his previous 15 games with an average of 33.53. These will be the go-to bowlers for Rajasthan Royals even during this year. All Rajasthan supporters will be backing them to get crucial breakthroughs.
The Gujarat captain, Shubman Gill, has been in a scintillating form during the last year. He has scored 996 runs from his previous twenty innings with an average of 58.58. Sai Sudarshan is another consistent left-hander for Gujarat. He has scored 469 runs from his last eleven innings with an average of 42.63. The wicket-keeper batter, Wriddhiman Saha, has also been a successful batter for Gujarat, having scored 408 runs from his last 19 innings with an average of 22.66. These three will be the top candidates for scoring runs for Gujarat this year.
Gujarat's leading wicket-taker is Mohit Sharma. This right-arm medium pacer has picked up as many as 34 scalps from his last 19 games in the IPL. He is currently picking up wickets with an average of 15.47. Another prolific wicket-taker for Gujarat is Rashid Khan. The Afghan leggie has picked up 27 wickets from his last 20 games, averaging 24.74. These are the top bowlers the Gujarat team will turn to get all-important breakthroughs in this contest.
Weather Report
We are expecting temperatures in the region of 35 degrees during this contest. The conditions might become partially cloudy during the evening. The relative humidity will be low; you can expect dry conditions during this game. There is no likelihood of getting showers during this contest.
Pitch Report
The surface at Sawai Mansing Stadium will entirely favor the batters. However, the field has significant square boundaries, and the hot conditions might drain the players. The average first-inning total at this venue is 160 runs. Teams chasing a target here have a better record, as the track remains in favor of the batters throughout the game.
Notable stats
Mohit Sharma has an excellent strike rate in his recent games.
Mohit Sharma has 21 victims from his last ten games and has an excellent bowling strike rate of 10.38.
Shubman Gill has had an excellent average-to-strike rate ratio in his recent games.
Shubman Gill has scored 598 runs in his last ten games, with an average of 74.75 and a strike rate of 169.88.
Team News
There are no apparent injury updates currently. We expect the entire team to be ready for matchday selection.
RR vs GT Probable 11
RR Playing 11
- Avesh Khan
- Sanju Samson (C)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Dhruv Jurel
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Trent Boult
- Jos Buttler
- Riyan Parag
- YS Chahal
- Nandre Burger
GT Playing 11
- Vijay Shankar
- Sai Sudharsan
- Darshan Nalkande
- Spencer Johnson
- Shubman Gill (C)
- Rahul Tewatia
- Umesh Yadav
- Rashid Khan
- Mohit Sharma
- Noor Ahmad
- BR Sharath (Wk)
Dream11 Prediction
Rajasthan Royals have made a great start to their campaign in the IPL 2024. They have won all their first four games. Gujarat Titans are in seventh position in the points tally with two wins from their five games. So, we expect Rajasthan Royals to win this contest and keep their position in the points tally.
Top Picks
Shubman Gill: Gill is an impressive batter. He scores his runs fast and regularly for Gujarat.
Yuzvendra Chahal: This leggie is crafty. He has also picked up 17 wickets from his last ten games, with a strike rate of 13 and a decent economy rate.
Yashasvi Jaiswal: Jaiswal made a whirlwind start to his career. And is one of the consistent run-getters for Rajasthan, with a strike rate of 177.33.
Mohit Sharma: Mohit Sharma has taken 21 wickets in his last ten games, with a strike rate of 10.38.
RR vs GT Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: J Buttler (C), S Samson
Batters: S Gill (VC), Y Jaiswal, S Sudarshan
All-rounders: R Ashwin, R Parag
Bowlers: M Sharma, Rashid Khan, T Boult, Y Chahal
