Having lost 7 out of their 9 matches so far in IPL 2025, Rajasthan Royals are almost out of the playoff race. Their 10th match will be against table-toppers Gujarat Titans. The match will be played on Monday, April 28, at 7:30 PM at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. While Gujarat Titans will aim to strengthen their playoff chances with a win, Rajasthan Royals, with nothing left to lose, will look to spoil the playoff hopes of other teams. Before the big clash, here’s a look at the pitch report of the SMS Stadium: will it favour the batters…
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