Washington Sundar's Rise as a Star Batter for GT

In their latest encounter against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Gujarat Titans opened up a new aspect to their team by giving all-rounder Washington Sundar the No. 4 batting spot. Sundar capitalized on this opportunity, scoring an impressive 49 runs off 29 balls, which greatly helped GT win by seven wickets. This tactical decision has infused depth into GT's batting ranks, giving captain Shubman Gill greater freedom in the middle order.

Gujarat Titans' Predicted Playing XI

• Shubman Gill (c)​
• Jos Buttler (wk)​
• Sai Sudharsan​
• Washington Sundar
• Shahrukh Khan​
• Glenn Phillips
• Rahul Tewatia​
• Rashid Khan​
• Kagiso Rabada​
• Mohammed Siraj
• Prasidh Krishna​

Impact Player Options: Sai Kishore, Mahipal Lomror​

Rajasthan Royals' Predicted Playing XI

• Yashasvi Jaiswal​
• Jos Buttler​
• Sanju Samson (c & wk)
• Riyan Parag​
• Shimron Hetmyer​
• Dhruv Jurel​
• Wanindu Hasaranga​
• Jofra Archer​
• Maheesh Theekshana​
• Sandeep Sharma
• Tushar Deshpande

Impact Player Option: Akash Madhwal

Key Players to Watch

• Gujarat Titans:
• Shubman Gill: Led from the front, Gill's performances have been consistent and decisive for GT's fortunes.
• Rashid Khan: The Afghan spinner's ability to pick up wickets at crucial junctures makes him a perennial threat to the batters of opposition teams.

• Rajasthan Royals:
• Sanju Samson: Samson's dual role as captain and wicketkeeper is essential for RR's stability.​
• Yashasvi Jaiswal: The aggressive batting skills of young opener Jaiswal can give RR robust beginnings.​

Match Outlook

Gujarat Titans are looking to ride their current momentum and consolidate their position at the top. Washington Sundar's inclusion in the batting order has strengthened their middle order, providing them more options and flexibility. Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, are looking to enhance their position by ironing out inconsistencies and playing to the strengths of their star players. This match is going to be an interesting battle as both sides are looking for domination in the IPL 2025 season