After suffering a shocking defeat to the Kolkata Knight Riders, the Gujarat Titans bounced back with a win against the Punjab Kings in their last match. A victory here would propel them to the top of the points table. Shubman Gill has been in excellent form for the Titans this season, scoring two half-centuries in four matches and is the team’s top-performing player, receiving good support from players like Sai Sudharsan and Vijay Shankar. However, more is expected from Wriddhiman Saha, who has had a few good starts but has failed to capitalize on them. Similarly, Hardik Pandya seems to be struggling with the bat. David Miller and Rahul Tewatia will play the role of finishers, while Rashid Khan is also capable of playing a few crucial shots. Speaking of bowling, Mohit Sharma, who played his first match of the season in the previous game, put on an impressive display, taking 2 wickets for just 18 runs. It’s likely that we’ll see him again here alongside Alzarri Joseph and Mohammad Shami. Rashid Khan will, as usual, lead the spin attack.
This season, the Rajasthan Royals have been displaying impressive cricket skills, having won 3 out of their 4 matches so far, and currently ranking comfortably in the top-4. However, with the tournament still in its early days, they will be eager to exhibit even more impressive performances in the matches to come. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler have been performing remarkably well for the Royals, leading their team from the front, and will be looking to continue providing excellent starts. Sanju Samson had a promising start with the bat, but after scoring two consecutive ducks, he will be looking to regain his form. Similarly, Riyan Parag has not been able to make a significant impact in the matches so far. The Royals possess two excellent finishers in Shimron Hetmeyer and Dhruv Jurel, with Hetmeyer being in exceptional form and aiming to score quick runs towards the end of the innings. The spin bowling partnership of Ravichandran Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal has been a key element in their team’s success so far, with Chahal leading the race for the Purple Cap by bagging 10 wickets in just 4 matches. Jason Holder and Trent Boult are expected to lead the charge with the new ball, while Sandeep Sharma, who bowled an exceptional spell under pressure against the Chennai Super Kings, will hold the key in the death overs. More IPL match prediction for today can be obtained from the link provided.
