RR vs GT Predicted Playing XI: Riyan Parag likely to give Akash Madhwal his first chance of IPL 2025

Rajasthan Royals (RR) are almost out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 playoffs race. Their inability to finish games has haunted them this season. Captain Sanju Samson being in and out of the side has been an issue for them as Riyan Parag is yet to evolve as a leader. On the other hand, Shubman Gill-led Gujarat Titans (GT) have been in good form. They are second on the points table with six wins from eigth games. With a few more wins, they will be looking to cement their berth in the playoffs.

RR are yet to find the perfect combination. In the absence of Samson, 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi has looked promising but hasn't played a long innings. Finishers Dhruv Jurel and Shimron Hetmyer have not been able to finish run chases. Their pace department looks weak too. Tushar Deshpande is struggling and the captain has not trusted him enough to bowl his full quota of overs in the last few games. There is a possibility that Akash Madhwal replaces him. Also Afghan left-arm pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi is yet to take a wicket this season. RR have another overseas option in South Africa's left-arm pacer Kwena Maphaka.

RR Predicted Playing XI plus impact player -

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag (c), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Jofra Archer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Shubham Dubey, Sandeep Sharma, Maheesh Theekshana/Kwena Maphaka, Akash Madhwal.

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On the other hand, GT registered a comfortable 39-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Gill may not look to make any changes in their home clash. They have a settled batting lineup including a few floaters. Also, Prasidh Krishna is in fine form alongside Mohammed Siraj. Ishant Sharma has contributed as well whereas R Sai Kishore has got crucial breakthroughs in the middle overs. Rashid Khan finding his mojo is a good sign for the Titans as well.

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GT Predicted Playing XI Plus impact player -

Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudarshan, Jos Buttler (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Washington Sundar, Rashid Khan, R Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma.

GT vs RR Weather and Pitch Report

The weather at Sawai Mansingh stadium, is going to be challenging for players. In the evening, the temperature will be in 30s. Spinners will come into play and challenge the batters.

RR vs GT Full Squads:

RR squad: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag(c), Dhruv Jurel(w), Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Jofra Archer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Tushar Deshpande, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Sandeep Sharma, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Kumar Kartikeya, Akash Madhwal, Kunal Singh Rathore, Maheesh Theekshana, Kwena Maphaka, Ashok Sharma

GT squad: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill(c), Jos Buttler(w), Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Sherfane Rutherford, Washington Sundar, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj, Ishant Sharma, Mahipal Lomror, Anuj Rawat, Karim Janat, Arshad Khan, Jayant Yadav, Dasun Shanaka, Kulwant Khejroliya, Gerald Coetzee, Manav Suthar, Kumar Kushagra, Gurnoor Brar, Nishant Sindhu