Rajasthan Royals crushed Gujarat Titans by 8 wickets on April 28, 2025, at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, chasing down 210 runs in just 15.5 overs.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi produced a breathtaking knock of 101 off 38 balls with 7 fours and 11 sixes, earning Player of the Match honors in one of the most explosive innings in IPL history.
This victory marked RR’s second win in nine encounters against GT, breaking their losing streak at home where GT had previously won both matches at this venue.
Head-to-Head Record
Gujarat Titans holds a commanding 7-2 advantage over Rajasthan Royals in their nine meetings since GT joined the IPL in 2022. GT won six of the first eight matches before RR finally secured consecutive victories in IPL 2025.
The Titans have displayed superior consistency, reaching the playoffs in all three seasons since their debut and winning the championship in their inaugural 2022 campaign.
| Category | Rajasthan Royals | Gujarat Titans |
| Matches Won | 2 | 7 |
| Highest Score | 196/3 (2024) | 217/6 (2025) |
| Average Score | 160.7 | 175.4 |
| Win Rate | 22.22% | 77.78% |
Latest Match: April 28, 2025 (IPL 2025, Match 47)
Match Summary
Gujarat Titans batted first and posted a formidable 209/4 in 20 overs at Jaipur. Shubman Gill smashed 93 off 52 balls with 4 fours and 7 sixes, while Sai Sudharsan contributed 74 off 37 balls.
The total looked imposing, but RR’s batting lineup had other plans, demolishing the target with 25 balls remaining.
Gujarat Titans Innings – 209/4 (20 overs)
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Sai Sudharsan | 39 | 30 | 4 | 1 | 130.00 |
| Shubman Gill (c) | 93 | 52 | 4 | 7 | 178.85 |
| Washington Sundar | 26 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 236.36 |
| Rahul Tewatia | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| M Shahrukh Khan | 7* | 2 | – | 2 | 350.00 |
| Total | 209/4 | 120 | – | – | 10.45 |
- Bowling: Maheesh Theekshana 1/33, Wanindu Hasaranga 1/39, Riyan Parag 0/14
GT reached 50 runs in 6.5 overs before the opening partnership of Sudharsan and Gill put on 93 runs. Gill’s explosive knock included massive sixes that repeatedly cleared the boundary, reaching his fifty off just 32 balls.
Washington Sundar provided late impetus with 26 off 11 balls at a strike rate exceeding 236.
Rajasthan Royals Innings – 212/2 (15.5 overs)
Vaibhav Suryavanshi announced his arrival with a stunning 101 off just 38 balls, smashing 7 fours and 11 sixes at a mind-boggling strike rate of 265.79.
The 13-year-old prodigy became one of the youngest centurions in IPL history, dismantling GT’s bowling attack with calculated aggression.
Yashasvi Jaiswal provided solid support with 70 off 37 balls, while Riyan Parag finished unbeaten on 32 off 15 balls.
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 70 | 37 | 5 | 5 | 189.19 |
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | 101 | 38 | 7 | 11 | 265.79 |
| Nitish Rana | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200.00 |
| Riyan Parag | 32* | 15 | 2 | 2 | 213.33 |
| Total | 212/2 | 95 | – | – | 13.39 |
- Bowling: Prasidh Krishna 1/33, Rashid Khan 1/8
Match Story
RR’s chase started aggressively with Jaiswal and Suryavanshi racing to 54 runs in just 3.5 overs. The young opener took particular toll on Rashid Khan and the pace bowlers, hitting boundaries at will across all parts of the ground.
When the first wicket fell at 166 in the 12th over, RR needed just 44 runs from 50 balls.
Suryavanshi reached his century off 38 balls before getting dismissed, but Parag ensured no hiccups in the final stages.
The strategic timeout came with RR at 183/2 in 14 overs, needing only 27 runs from 36 balls.
Parag and Rana finished the job comfortably, sealing an 8-wicket victory that sent the Jaipur crowd into raptures.
Second Match: March 2025 (IPL 2025, Ahmedabad)
Match Summary
GT secured a commanding 58-run victory over RR at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad earlier in IPL 2025.
Shubman Gill and the top order posted 217/6, GT’s highest total in this rivalry. RR could only manage 159 runs in 19.2 overs, falling well short of the massive target.
Gujarat Titans Innings – 217/6 (20 overs)
GT’s explosive batting saw them reach the highest team total in this fixture. The top order fired in unison, with contributions throughout the lineup helping GT cross 210. The innings showcased GT’s batting depth, with multiple batsmen getting starts and converting them into substantial scores.
Rajasthan Royals Innings – 159 (19.2 overs)
RR struggled throughout their chase against disciplined GT bowling. Wickets fell at regular intervals, preventing any substantial partnerships from developing. The 58-run margin represented GT’s biggest winning margin against RR in this rivalry.
Memorable Match: April 10, 2024 (IPL 2024, Match 24)
Match Summary
GT pulled off a thrilling 3-wicket victory at Jaipur on April 10, 2024, chasing down RR’s 196/3 with just one ball to spare.
Riyan Parag smashed 76 off 48 balls with 3 fours and 5 sixes for RR, while Sanju Samson contributed 68 off 38 balls. Rashid Khan sealed the win with a boundary off the final ball, handing RR their first loss of the season.
Rajasthan Royals Innings – 196/3 (20 overs)
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 24 | 19 | 5 | 0 | 126.32 |
| Jos Buttler | 29 | 24 | 3 | 1 | 120.83 |
| Sanju Samson (c) | 68 | 38 | 7 | 3 | 178.95 |
| Riyan Parag | 76* | 48 | 3 | 5 | 158.33 |
| Total | 196/3 | 120 | – | – | 9.80 |
- Bowling: Umesh Yadav 1/22, Mohit Sharma 1/38, Rashid Khan 1/39
RR reached 50 runs in 6.5 overs before a 100-run partnership between Samson and Parag steadied the innings. At the strategic timeout with RR at 134/2 in 15 overs, Samson was on 44 and Parag had reached 56.
Samson’s fifty came off just 31 balls with 6 fours and 1 six. The pair accelerated brilliantly, taking RR past 190 with Parag remaining unbeaten on 76.
Gujarat Titans Innings – 199/7 (20 overs)
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
| Sai Sudharsan | 35 | – | – | – |
| Shubman Gill (c) | 72 | 44 | 7 | 4 |
| Abhinav Manohar | 26 | 16 | 3 | 1 |
| Rahul Tewatia | 22 | 11 | 1 | 2 |
| Rashid Khan | 14* | 4 | 0 | 2 |
- Bowling: Kuldeep Sen 3/41, Trent Boult 2/37, Yuzvendra Chahal 1/48
GT’s chase looked comfortable at 63/0 after 8 overs with both openers settled. Rain interrupted play at 77/1 in 10 overs with Gill on 36.
After the break, wickets tumbled with GT slipping to 133/5 in 15.2 overs.
Kuldeep Sen struck three crucial blows with figures of 3/41. Rahul Tewatia’s cameo of 22 off 11 balls kept GT in the hunt.
Needing 6 runs from the final over, Rashid Khan smashed a four off Avesh Khan’s final delivery to seal a dramatic 3-wicket win.
Match Story
RR posted their highest total against GT, thanks to the Samson-Parag partnership that yielded 100 runs in just 64 balls. GT needed 197 to win, and the opening pair of Sudharsan and Gill raced to 50 in just 41 balls.
When rain arrived with GT at 77/1, the game hung in balance. Gill’s explosive 72 off 44 balls kept GT ahead of the required rate despite regular wickets.
The match came down to the final over with GT needing 6 runs, and Rashid Khan showed nerves of steel to finish the job with one ball remaining.
Historical Memorable Matches
April 16, 2023: Hetmyer’s Heroics at Ahmedabad
RR secured a thrilling 3-wicket victory over GT at Narendra Modi Stadium on April 16, 2023, chasing down 178 with 4 balls to spare. Sanju Samson blasted 60 off 32 balls before Shimron Hetmyer sealed the win with an unbeaten 56 off 26 balls.
Mohammed Shami claimed 3 wickets for GT, but RR held their nerve in a tense finish.
Gujarat Titans posted 177/7 with Shubman Gill scoring 45 and David Miller contributing 46. Trent Boult and Sandeep Sharma picked up 2 wickets each for RR.
The chase looked precarious when RR lost early wickets, but Samson counter-attacked brilliantly.
Hetmyer’s match-winning knock included boundaries at crucial moments, taking RR to 179/7 in 19.2 overs. This represented RR’s only victory against GT in IPL 2023.
April 14, 2022: GT’s Dominant Debut
GT announced their arrival in the IPL with a comprehensive 37-run victory over RR at DY Patil Stadium on April 14, 2022, in their first-ever meeting.
Jos Buttler top-scored for RR with 54 off 24 balls, but the chase fell apart as RR managed only 155/9 chasing 193. GT posted 192/4 in their first encounter with RR, establishing early dominance in this rivalry.
This match set the tone for GT’s successful debut season where they went on to win the championship. RR, despite finishing as runners-up that year, couldn’t overcome GT’s balanced performance in this fixture.
May 2023: GT’s 9-Wicket Demolition at Jaipur
GT crushed RR by 9 wickets at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in May 2023, successfully chasing down the target with ease. This victory continued GT’s dominance at RR’s home venue until the 2025 reversal.
The comprehensive win showcased GT’s ability to perform under pressure in away conditions.
Player Statistics and Records
Top Run-Scorers in RR vs GT Matches
- Sanju Samson (RR): 271 runs across 8 innings
- Shubman Gill (GT): 248 runs – The GT captain has scored 446 runs in 14 innings against RR across formats
- Jos Buttler (RR): 234 runs – Strong performances in the early seasons
- Hardik Pandya (GT): Consistent contributions as GT captain and all-rounder
Highest Individual Scores
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi (RR): 101 off 38 balls (2025)
- Shubman Gill (GT): 93 off 52 balls (2025)
- Riyan Parag (RR): 76* off 48 balls (2024)
- Sai Sudharsan (GT): 74 off 37 balls (2025)
- Shubman Gill (GT): 72 off 44 balls (2024)
Leading Wicket-Takers
- Prasidh Krishna (GT): 16 wickets in IPL 2025 at average 14.12 and economy 7.29
- Kuldeep Sen (RR): 3/41 best bowling figures against GT (2024)
- Mohammed Shami (GT): 3 wickets in the 2023 encounter
- Rashid Khan (GT): Consistent wicket-taking throughout the rivalry
FAQs
Who has won more matches between Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans?
Gujarat Titans dominates the head-to-head record with 7 wins from 9 matches, while Rajasthan Royals has won just 2 encounters. GT joined the IPL in 2022 and won the championship in their debut season, maintaining superiority over RR until consecutive losses in IPL 2025. The Titans won six straight matches before RR finally broke through with victories in Ahmedabad and Jaipur during the 2025 season.
What is the highest score in RR vs GT matches?
Gujarat Titans holds the record for the highest team total with 217/6, scored during their 58-run victory in IPL 2025 at Ahmedabad. Rajasthan Royals’ highest score against GT is 196/3, which they posted on April 10, 2024, at Jaipur, though they lost that thriller by 3 wickets. Both teams have consistently posted high totals in this fixture, with the average score exceeding 160 runs.
Who scored the first century in Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans matches?
Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the first batsman to score a century in this rivalry with his explosive 101 off 38 balls on April 28, 2025, at Jaipur. The 13-year-old’s innings included 7 fours and 11 sixes at a strike rate of 265.79, making it one of the fastest centuries in IPL history. His knock helped RR chase down 210 runs in just 15.5 overs, marking their first home victory against GT.
What was the closest match between these two teams?
The closest finish came on April 10, 2024, when Gujarat Titans chased down 197 with Rashid Khan hitting a boundary off the final ball to seal a 3-wicket victory at Jaipur. RR had posted 196/3, with GT needing 6 runs from the last over bowled by Avesh Khan. Another thriller occurred on April 16, 2023, when RR chased 178 with Shimron Hetmyer’s 56* guiding them to a 3-wicket win with 4 balls remaining at Ahmedabad.
How has Shubman Gill performed against Rajasthan Royals?
Shubman Gill has been exceptional against RR, accumulating 446 runs in 14 innings across formats with two half-centuries. In the IPL rivalry specifically, Gill has scored 248 runs and remains one of GT’s most consistent performers. His best knocks include 93 off 52 balls in IPL 2025 and 72 off 44 balls in 2024, both match-winning contributions that showcased his ability to pace an innings perfectly.
Wrapping Up
Gujarat Titans’ 7-2 head-to-head advantage reflects their dominance since entering the IPL in 2022, though Rajasthan Royals broke through with consecutive wins in 2025.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s breathtaking 101 off 38 balls on April 28, 2025, stands as the rivalry’s defining individual performance, helping RR finally secure their first home victory against GT.
Shubman Gill leads all scorers with 446 runs against RR, while Prasidh Krishna’s 16 wickets in IPL 2025 highlights GT’s bowling strength.
