In a commanding performance at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat Titans thumped Rajasthan Royals by 58 runs in the 23rd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Batting first, GT piled up an imposing 217/6, courtesy of a spectacular knock by Sai Sudharsan, who struck 82 off 53 deliveries. Rajasthan faltered in response, getting bowled out for 159 in 19.2 overs despite a resilient half-century from Shimron Hetmyer. With this victory, Gujarat reaffirmed their position as one of the title contenders while Rajasthan were left to reflect on a lacklustre all-round showing.
Opening the innings after an early dismissal of skipper Shubman Gill, Sudharsan showed exceptional temperament and strokeplay to anchor Gujarat’s innings. He stitched together a 142-run partnership with Shahrukh Khan and Jos Buttler in the middle overs, keeping the run rate consistently above 10. His knock, comprising 8 boundaries and 3 sixes, was a mix of precise timing and controlled aggression. Whether it was stepping down the track to loft the spinners or piercing gaps through the covers, Sudharsan never let the bowlers settle. Supported by cameos from Shahrukh (36 off 20) and a fiery finish from Rahul Tewatia (24 not out off 12), GT crossed the 200-run mark with ease. Despite late wickets, the foundation laid by Sudharsan proved to be a match-winning effort.
Chasing a mammoth target of 218, Rajasthan were never truly in the hunt after losing Yashasvi Jaiswal and Nitish Rana early. Captain Sanju Samson played a fluent knock of 41 off 28 but couldn’t convert it into a big one. Riyan Parag tried to up the ante but fell trying to accelerate. The only notable resistance came from Hetmyer, who struck a quickfire 52 off 32 balls with 4 boundaries and 3 sixes. However, with wickets tumbling around him, Hetmyer’s effort went in vain. The Gujarat bowling unit, led by Prasidh Krishna (3/24) and Rashid Khan (2/37), applied relentless pressure, never allowing any sustained partnerships. Sai Kishore’s timely double-strike sealed the deal as RR crumbled to 159 in the 20th over, handing Gujarat a thumping win.
Everytime I see Sai Sudharsan bat the way he is doing, the TN cricketer in me is so so proud. Keep going Buddy @gujarat_titans 👏 #GTvRR pic.twitter.com/EszPf6Dcf6
— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) April 9, 2025
Sai Sudarshan shows how right technique will never go out of fashion. Plays ball on merit, takes calculated risks and has a calm head on shoulder. Lambi race ka ghoda hai. #GTvRR
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) April 9, 2025
When Sai Sudarshan is playing lap shot in the power play he is choosing the bowler. He picks the bowlers who bowls harder length more. Did the same thing with Hazlewood.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 9, 2025
It’s a surprise when Sai Sudharsan doesn’t make a good score.
Insane consistency. 👏
— CricBlog ✍ (@cric_blog) April 9, 2025
Sai Sudharsan is batting with unreal consistency! That too in a fickle format like T20. The reason behind his success and consistency is his minimalistic batting approach. He keeps things simple and scores with traditional shots rather than trying anything fancy — the Virat Kohli…
— Prasenjiit Dey (@CricPrasen) April 9, 2025
Sai Sudharshan is the most improved batsman in the last 3 years 🫡
— Beast (@Beast__07_) April 9, 2025
Sai Sudarshan so damn good. The disrespect he gets saying he’s slow… Literally strikes at 140+ in IPL & he was introduced to IPL straight from TNPL…
— arfan (@Im__Arfan) April 9, 2025
Sai Sudharshan’s temperament always shines brightly. Yes, in this format, his style of batting in the PP has come under scrutiny.
But it doesn’t bother him. Just sticks to his template and does a job.
— Bharath Ramaraj (@Fancricket12) April 9, 2025
Gujarat Titans rides on Sai Sudharsan’s fluent 82 to outclass the Rajasthan Royals.#Cricket #IPL #IPL2025 #GTvRR pic.twitter.com/jRvd3gYtKd
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) April 9, 2025
Hum JEEEET gaye! ✅ pic.twitter.com/zyOcaNbuKp
— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) April 9, 2025
In a commanding performance at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat Titans thumped Rajasthan Royals by 58 runs in the 23rd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Batting first, GT piled up an imposing 217/6, courtesy of a spectacular knock by Sai Sudharsan, who struck 82 off 53 deliveries. Rajasthan faltered in response, getting bowled out for 159 in 19.2 overs despite a resilient half-century from Shimron Hetmyer. With this victory, Gujarat reaffirmed their position as one of the title contenders while Rajasthan were left to reflect on a lacklustre all-round showing.
Opening the innings after an early dismissal of skipper Shubman Gill, Sudharsan showed exceptional temperament and strokeplay to anchor Gujarat’s innings. He stitched together a 142-run partnership with Shahrukh Khan and Jos Buttler in the middle overs, keeping the run rate consistently above 10. His knock, comprising 8 boundaries and 3 sixes, was a mix of precise timing and controlled aggression. Whether it was stepping down the track to loft the spinners or piercing gaps through the covers, Sudharsan never let the bowlers settle. Supported by cameos from Shahrukh (36 off 20) and a fiery finish from Rahul Tewatia (24 not out off 12), GT crossed the 200-run mark with ease. Despite late wickets, the foundation laid by Sudharsan proved to be a match-winning effort.
Chasing a mammoth target of 218, Rajasthan were never truly in the hunt after losing Yashasvi Jaiswal and Nitish Rana early. Captain Sanju Samson played a fluent knock of 41 off 28 but couldn’t convert it into a big one. Riyan Parag tried to up the ante but fell trying to accelerate. The only notable resistance came from Hetmyer, who struck a quickfire 52 off 32 balls with 4 boundaries and 3 sixes. However, with wickets tumbling around him, Hetmyer’s effort went in vain. The Gujarat bowling unit, led by Prasidh Krishna (3/24) and Rashid Khan (2/37), applied relentless pressure, never allowing any sustained partnerships. Sai Kishore’s timely double-strike sealed the deal as RR crumbled to 159 in the 20th over, handing Gujarat a thumping win.
Everytime I see Sai Sudharsan bat the way he is doing, the TN cricketer in me is so so proud. Keep going Buddy @gujarat_titans 👏 #GTvRR pic.twitter.com/EszPf6Dcf6
— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) April 9, 2025
Sai Sudarshan shows how right technique will never go out of fashion. Plays ball on merit, takes calculated risks and has a calm head on shoulder. Lambi race ka ghoda hai. #GTvRR
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) April 9, 2025
When Sai Sudarshan is playing lap shot in the power play he is choosing the bowler. He picks the bowlers who bowls harder length more. Did the same thing with Hazlewood.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 9, 2025
It’s a surprise when Sai Sudharsan doesn’t make a good score.
Insane consistency. 👏
— CricBlog ✍ (@cric_blog) April 9, 2025
Sai Sudharsan is batting with unreal consistency! That too in a fickle format like T20. The reason behind his success and consistency is his minimalistic batting approach. He keeps things simple and scores with traditional shots rather than trying anything fancy — the Virat Kohli…
— Prasenjiit Dey (@CricPrasen) April 9, 2025
Sai Sudharshan is the most improved batsman in the last 3 years 🫡
— Beast (@Beast__07_) April 9, 2025
Sai Sudarshan so damn good. The disrespect he gets saying he’s slow… Literally strikes at 140+ in IPL & he was introduced to IPL straight from TNPL…
— arfan (@Im__Arfan) April 9, 2025
Sai Sudharshan’s temperament always shines brightly. Yes, in this format, his style of batting in the PP has come under scrutiny.
But it doesn’t bother him. Just sticks to his template and does a job.
— Bharath Ramaraj (@Fancricket12) April 9, 2025
Gujarat Titans rides on Sai Sudharsan’s fluent 82 to outclass the Rajasthan Royals.#Cricket #IPL #IPL2025 #GTvRR pic.twitter.com/jRvd3gYtKd
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) April 9, 2025
Hum JEEEET gaye! ✅ pic.twitter.com/zyOcaNbuKp
— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) April 9, 2025
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