The 23rd match of IPL 2025 will take place on April 9 between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The match will begin at 7:30 PM IST. Gujarat Titans have had a strong start to the season, winning 3 out of their 4 matches and currently sitting at second place on the points table. Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals have won 2 and lost 2 matches and are placed 7th. With both teams looking to strengthen their positions, a close contest is expected.
GT vs RR: Pitch Report for Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium is known to favour batting. In the early part of the innings, fast bowlers might get some assistance, but as the game progresses, the ball comes nicely onto the bat, making stroke play easier. This ground is famous for high-scoring matches. In the ongoing IPL season, two matches have already been played here, and both were high-scoring encounters.
So far, 37 IPL matches have been played at this venue. Out of these, teams batting first have won 17 times, while teams batting second have claimed victory in 20 matches. The average first-innings score here is 170. The highest team total at this stadium is 243/5 by Punjab Kings, made earlier this season against Gujarat Titans. The lowest total is 89 all out by Gujarat Titans against Delhi Capitals in 2024. The highest individual score on this ground is 129 by Shubman Gill against Mumbai Indians in 2023.
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GT vs RR: Weather Report for Ahmedabad
Fans can expect to enjoy the full match without any weather interruptions. Ahmedabad will experience bright sunshine throughout the day. There is no forecast for rain during the match. The maximum temperature during the day could reach up to 44°C, while the minimum is expected to be around 27°C. Since the match starts in the evening, players will get some relief from the intense daytime heat.