GT vs RR Dream11 Prediction for IPL 2025 Match 23 (April 9, 2025)
Here’s a comprehensive Dream11 prediction and analysis for the Gujarat Titans (GT) vs Rajasthan Royals (RR) clash at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium:
Key Insights
- Head-to-Head & Recent Form
- GT dominates RR historically, winning 5 of 6 encounters, including their last meeting in 2024 369.
- GT: 3 consecutive wins (vs MI, RCB, SRH) with strong contributions from Shubman Gill and Mohammed Siraj 17.
- RR: 2 wins in a row (vs CSK, PBKS), fueled by Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 67 and Jofra Archer’s bowling resurgence 58.
- Pitch & Weather Report
- Pitch: Balanced surface with black soil favoring pacers early. Dew in the second innings may aid chasing teams. Average first-innings score: 170–187 139.
- Weather: Hot (40°C+) with no rain expected, ideal for batting 15.
- Injury Updates
- GT: Kagiso Rabada unavailable. Tushar Deshpande (RR) may return if fit 12.
Top Dream11 Picks
Wicketkeepers
- Jos Buttler (GT): Batting at No. 3, averages 59.5 at this venue. Avoids Archer’s new-ball threat 38.
- Sanju Samson (RR) (VC): Strong record vs GT (230 runs, SR 166.67). Key if he survives Siraj’s early spell 89.
Batters
- Shubman Gill (GT) (C): Ahmedabad specialist (1,024 T20 runs here). Must navigate Archer’s threat early 38.
- Sai Sudharsan (GT): Consistent anchor, ideal for middle-order stability 37.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR): Back in form with 67 vs PBKS but struggles at this venue 59.
All-Rounders
- Riyan Parag (RR): Provides starts and contributes with part-time spin 37.
- Wanindu Hasaranga (RR): Matchup advantage vs GT batters despite spin-unfriendly pitch 39.
Bowlers
- Mohammed Siraj (GT) (VC): 4-wicket haul vs SRH. Excels on black soil and targets Samson 27.
- Jofra Archer (RR): New-ball menace; critical if RR bowls second 38.
- R Sai Kishore (GT): Outperforming Rashid Khan with economical spells 39.
Differential Picks
- Shimron Hetmyer (RR): Explosive finisher with a 56* vs GT in 2023. Strong vs pace and spinners 29.
- Rashid Khan (GT): Underperforming but has historical success vs RR. High-risk, high-reward pick 23.
- Tushar Deshpande (RR): Wicket-taker with skiddy pace; likely to return if fit 2.
Probable XIs
- GT: Shubman Gill (C), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (WK), Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, R Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma 36.
- RR: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (C/WK), Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Tushar Deshpande, Yudhvir Singh, Sandeep Sharma 69.
Dream11 Team Suggestion
Wicketkeepers: Jos Buttler (C), Sanju Samson (VC)
Batters: Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shimron Hetmyer
All-Rounders: Riyan Parag, Wanindu Hasaranga
Bowlers: Jofra Archer, Mohammed Siraj, R Sai Kishore
Differentials: Tushar Deshpande, Rashid Khan
Note: Toss will influence team composition (chasing preferred). Monitor final XIs for last-minute changes. For live updates, check sources like CricTracker or Sportskeeda
Top 5 Dream11 Team Predictions for GT vs RR (IPL 2025, April 9)
Based on the latest updates, pitch reports, and player form, here are the top 5 Dream11 team combinations for the GT vs RR clash in Ahmedabad:
1. Balanced Team (Head-to-Head/Small Leagues)
- Wicketkeepers: Jos Buttler (GT), Sanju Samson (RR)
- Batters: Shubman Gill (C) (GT), Sai Sudharsan (GT), Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR)
- All-rounders: Riyan Parag (RR), Wanindu Hasaranga (RR)
- Bowlers: Mohammed Siraj (GT), Jofra Archer (RR), R Sai Kishore (GT), Prasidh Krishna (GT)
- Differential Picks: Nitish Rana (RR)
- Key Strategy: Focus on GT’s top-order dominance and RR’s in-form all-rounders. Gill’s Ahmedabad record and Siraj’s recent 9 wickets make them strong captaincy choices 18.
2. Aggressive Batting Lineup (Grand Leagues)
- Wicketkeepers: Jos Buttler (C) (GT), Sanju Samson (RR)
- Batters: Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR), Sai Sudharsan (GT), Shimron Hetmyer (RR)
- All-rounders: Riyan Parag (VC) (RR), Washington Sundar (GT)
- Bowlers: Jofra Archer (RR), Mohammed Siraj (GT), Sandeep Sharma (RR), Ishant Sharma (GT)
- Key Strategy: Capitalize on Buttler’s explosive form and Hetmyer’s finishing ability. Archer’s resurgence (4 wickets in 4 games) adds bowling firepower 36.
3. Spin-Friendly Combination
- Wicketkeepers: Sanju Samson (VC) (RR)
- Batters: Shubman Gill (GT), Sai Sudharsan (GT), Nitish Rana (RR)
- All-rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga (C) (RR), Rahul Tewatia (GT)
- Bowlers: R Sai Kishore (GT), Maheesh Theekshana (RR), Mohammed Siraj (GT), Prasidh Krishna (GT)
- Differential Picks: Dhruv Jurel (RR)
- Key Strategy: Leverage spinners like Hasaranga and Sai Kishore on Ahmedabad’s slowing pitch. Hasaranga’s 6 wickets in 3 matches make him a strong captain 78.
4. Pace-Dominant Team
- Wicketkeepers: Jos Buttler (GT)
- Batters: Shubman Gill (GT), Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR), Sherfane Rutherford (GT)
- All-rounders: Riyan Parag (RR), Washington Sundar (GT)
- Bowlers: Jofra Archer (C) (RR), Mohammed Siraj (VC) (GT), Tushar Deshpande (RR), Ishant Sharma (GT)
- Key Strategy: Exploit Ahmedabad’s early pace-friendly conditions. Archer (3/25 last match) and Siraj (4/17 economy) are lethal new-ball options 26.
5. High-Risk, High-Reward Team
- Wicketkeepers: Dhruv Jurel (RR)
- Batters: Sai Sudharsan (VC) (GT), Shimron Hetmyer (RR), Shahrukh Khan (GT)
- All-rounders: Nitish Rana (RR), Ravichandran Ashwin (RR)
- Bowlers: Rashid Khan (GT), Jofra Archer (RR), Prasidh Krishna (GT), Yudhvir Singh (RR)
- Captain: Riyan Parag (RR)
- Key Strategy: Target underrated performers like Shahrukh Khan and Rashid Khan. Parag’s 109 runs in 4 matches justify his captaincy gamble 48.
Key Factors to Consider
Avoid: Shubham Dubey, Ishant Sharma (low recent points)
Toss Impact: Teams batting first average 170+ at Ahmedabad, with spinners becoming crucial later 13.
Weather: Extreme heat (40°C+) with no rain; dew may assist chasing teams 16.
Player Form:
GT: Sai Sudharsan (191 runs) and Siraj (9 wickets) are in peak form 8.
RR: Jaiswal (67 last game) and Samson (137 runs) need early stability 6.
