On May 5th, Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Gujarat Titans (GT) will face off in the 48th match of IPL 2023 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. The Titans are currently at the top of the points table, having won six out of nine games, but they lost their previous match against Delhi Capitals. The Royals are in fourth place, having won five out of nine games. In their last game, the Royals posted a total of 212 runs with Yashasvi Jaiswal scoring his maiden IPL century, but the Mumbai Indians chased down the target. RR and GT have faced each other four times in the IPL, with GT emerging victorious in three, including last season’s final. However, in their previous encounter this season, the Royals won, successfully chasing down a target of 178 runs in the final over.
One of the most exciting aspects of IPL 2023 is building your fantasy team and choosing the best players to maximize your chances of winning. In this match between Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans, there are several top batters to consider for your fantasy team. Here are the three best batters to pick in your fantasy team for the RR vs GT match.
1. Jos Buttler
Jos Buttler, the wicket-keeper batsman for Rajasthan Royals, has been in good form this season, having scored 289 runs in nine games with an average of 32.11 and a strike rate of 138.94, including three half-centuries. He has also played well against Gujarat Titans, scoring 89 runs at a strike rate of 151.67. Despite Shami being the most effective bowler for GT this season with 17 wickets, Buttler has managed to score 94 runs against him at a strike rate of 151.61, having been dismissed only once in the last five years. This makes Buttler a valuable pick for your fantasy team, as he has the potential to score big against GT and can play well against their best bowler.
2. Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill has been the standout performer with the bat for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2023, having amassed 339 runs so far this season. With an average of 37.66 and a strike rate of 140.66, he is currently the top run-scorer for his team. Gill has been particularly impressive during the powerplay, where he has scored 166 runs at a strike rate of 149.54, which is the highest among all the GT batters. He has been consistent with his performances, scoring three half-centuries in nine games this season. Gill’s ability to play aggressive strokes from the start of the innings makes him a key player in GT’s batting lineup. As such, he is a strong contender for a place in your fantasy team and can be relied upon to score big against RR in their upcoming match.
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3. Yashasvi Jaiswal
Yashasvi Jaiswal has been the leading run-scorer for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2023, having scored 428 runs in nine games at an impressive average of 47.55 and a strike rate of 159.70. He has been a key contributor to the Royals’ success this season, with his aggressive batting style and consistency. Jaiswal has been particularly effective during the powerplay, where he has scored 227 runs at a strike rate of 165.69. This has helped the Royals to have the highest powerplay run rate in the tournament so far. Jaiswal’s ability to take advantage of the fielding restrictions in the powerplay overs makes him a valuable asset to the Royals and a top pick for your fantasy team. He has also shown his versatility by scoring runs in different situations and against different types of bowlers. Therefore, he is likely to be a major threat to Gujarat Titans in their upcoming match and a wise pick for your fantasy team.