Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans free IPL picks | April 28

Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans IPL Match Preview

Two teams at opposite ends of the IPL 2025 table clash on Monday as the struggling Rajasthan Royals (RR) host table-topping Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium.

The Royals have lost five in a row and are clinging onto slim playoff hopes, while the Titans have been in ruthless form, winning six of their last seven.

Rajasthan have shown glimpses of promise but their inability to close out run-chases has cost them dearly. Meanwhile, Gujarat’s top order and disciplined bowling have been the blueprint for their impressive run, and they are well-placed to continue their charge towards the finals.

The Royals continue to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory, failing to finish off relatively simple chases against Bengaluru, Lucknow, and Delhi. Without captain Sanju Samson, they lack leadership and stability at the crease. Youngster Vaibhav Suryavanshi remains an exciting prospect, but asking a teenager to shoulder the burden of an entire top order is unrealistic.

Gujarat Titans, by contrast, look every bit like title contenders. Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill, and Jos Buttler are firing with the bat, while their bowling attack — led by Rashid Khan and Prasidh Krishna — has consistently strangled opposition line-ups.

Given Rajasthan’s continued implosions and Gujarat’s efficiency, the Titans are the logical pick to win and firm their grip on a top-two spot.

RR v GT Betting Predictions

Gujarat’s consistency, especially against the Royals (six wins in seven head-to-heads), makes them a strong favourite with cricket bookmakers here. Rajasthan’s confidence has been shot after blowing consecutive chases and they’ll struggle to contain Gujarat’s strong top order. Expect another professional performance from Shubman Gill’s side.

Sai Sudharsan has been Gujarat’s Mr Reliable this season, racking up runs with remarkable consistency — only once has he failed to score at least 36. He also struck 82 against this Royals attack earlier in the season, and another composed innings could be on the cards at a venue offering good batting conditions.

Despite Rajasthan’s struggles, Yashasvi Jaiswal has been a bright spark at the top of the order. He smashed 49 from 19 balls last time out and has scored 50+ in four of his previous six innings. With Buttler now at Gujarat, Jaiswal is firmly the Royals’ main man and should be backed to raise his bat at +250 with Nags.bet.

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