Gujarat Titans (GT) had a successful 2025 season with a batting lineup that revolved around the top three players – Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, and Jos Buttler. Their strategy focused on a high average in the first ten overs and maintaining wickets in hand to set up a strong surge in the middle and death overs. However, with Buttler not performing up to par, the middle order comprising Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, Shahrukh Khan, and Rahul Tewatia is yet to prove its mettle.
As GT faces Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Narendra Modi Stadium, RR’s bowlers like Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger are expected to disrupt GT’s batting template early on. GT’s bowling, which was efficient in the previous match against Punjab Kings, will be tested by RR’s aggressive batting lineup led by Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal.
The clash between GT’s structured system and RR’s disruptive tactics will make for an interesting match. GT, known for its controlled approach, will have to adapt to the volatility and pressure exerted by RR’s bowlers. The outcome of this match will determine which team looks more certain in their gameplay as the season progresses.
Published on Apr 03, 2026.
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