RR vs GT IPL 2025 Review: Rajasthan Royals' Crucial Victory and Key Performances

RR vs GT IPL 2025 Match (April 28, 2025, Jaipur)

In a thrilling encounter at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) achieved a remarkable eight-wicket victory over the Gujarat Titans (GT) in the 47th match of the IPL 2025 season. Chasing a formidable target of 209, RR reached 212/2 in just 15.5 overs, thanks to an extraordinary innings by 14-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who scored a blistering 101 off 38 balls. This innings not only secured the win but also etched Suryavanshi’s name in the record books as the youngest centurion in men’s T20 cricket.

RR vs GT IPL 2025 Match Summary

Date: April 28, 2025
Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
Result: Rajasthan Royals won by 8 wickets (with 25 balls remaining)
Man of the Match: Vaibhav Suryavanshi (RR)

Gujarat Titans Innings:

Batting first, GT posted a competitive total of 209/4 in their allotted 20 overs. The innings was anchored by solid performances from their top and middle-order batsmen, setting a challenging target for the home side.

RR vs GT IPL 2025 Top Performers:

Shubman Gill (C): Provided a steady start, contributing significantly to the team’s total.
B Sai Sudharsan: Continued his impressive form with a fluent innings, complementing Gill effectively.

Despite the high total, the Titans’ bowlers faced a challenging task ahead.

Rajasthan Royals Innings:

In response, RR’s chase was spearheaded by the young sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi. Opening the batting, he displayed a fearless approach, dismantling the GT bowling attack with 11 sixes and seven fours. His century came off just 35 balls, making it the second-fastest in IPL history. Suryavanshi’s partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal, who remained unbeaten on 70, yielded 166 runs for the first wicket, setting a new record for RR’s highest partnership for any wicket in the IPL. The Royals comfortably reached the target with 25 balls to spare.

Top Performers:

Vaibhav Suryavanshi: His explosive century not only secured the win but also made him the youngest centurion in men’s T20 cricket.
Yashasvi Jaiswal: Played a supportive role with an unbeaten 70, forming a record-breaking 166-run opening partnership with Suryavanshi.

This partnership set a new record for RR’s highest for any wicket in the IPL.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi: A Star is Born

Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s performance was nothing short of sensational. At just 14 years and 32 days old, he became the youngest player to score a century in men’s T20 cricket. His innings of 101 runs off 38 balls was marked by aggressive stroke play and maturity beyond his years. Suryavanshi’s rapid ascent in cricket has been meteoric; he made his IPL debut earlier this month and had already made headlines with a six off his first ball in the league. His journey includes playing in India’s Under-19 team and scoring a triple century in a local tournament in Bihar. Teammate Yashasvi Jaiswal praised his talent and work ethic, highlighting his potential to succeed at the highest levels of the game.

Read about the Vaibhav Suryavanshi the youngest sensation of IPL 2025.

Reactions to Suryavanshi’s Performance

Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR teammate): “Incredible innings, one of the best I’ve seen. Hope he’ll keep doing it for us for a long time.”
Riyan Parag (RR all-rounder): “It was incredible, we’ve spent two months with him, we have seen what he can do. But to see him do this against the world-class bowlers GT has, can’t express in words.”
Shubman Gill (GT captain): “I think they took the game away from us in the powerplay, credit to them for that.”

RR vs GT IPL 2025 Match Statistics

RR’s 166-run opening stand: Highest for any wicket in RR’s IPL history.
Suryavanshi’s century: Second-fastest in IPL history, achieved in 35 balls.
RR’s chase: Completed in just 15.5 overs, with 25 balls to spare.

RR vs GT IPL 2025 Updated Points Table (After April 28, 2025)

POS	TEAM	P	W	L	NR	NRR	PTS
1	RCB (Royal Challengers Bengaluru)	10	7	3	0	+0.521	14
2	MI (Mumbai Indians)	10	6	4	0	+0.889	12
3	GT (Gujarat Titans)	9	6	3	0	+0.748	12
4	DC (Delhi Capitals)	9	6	3	0	+0.482	12
5	PBKS (Punjab Kings)	9	5	3	1	+0.177	11
6	LSG (Lucknow Super Giants)	10	5	5	0	-0.325	10
7	KKR (Kolkata Knight Riders)	9	3	5	1	+0.212	7
8	RR (Rajasthan Royals)	10	3	7	0	-0.349	6
9	SRH (Sunrisers Hyderabad)	9	3	6	0	-1.103	6
10	CSK (Chennai Super Kings)	9	2	7	0	-1.302	4

Key Highlights After RR vs GT IPL 2025 Match (April 28, 2025)

RCB on Top:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have climbed to the No.1 position with 14 points after winning 7 out of their 10 matches. Their consistent form and a positive NRR of +0.521 make them strong playoff contenders.
MI in Red-Hot Form:
Mumbai Indians (MI) are in sensational form with five consecutive wins, placing them second with 12 points and the best Net Run Rate (+0.889) in the tournament so far.
Tight Race at the Top:
Gujarat Titans (GT) and Delhi Capitals (DC) both sit on 12 points as well, making the race for the top-two playoff spots very competitive.
Punjab Kings Eyeing Playoff Spot:
PBKS, with 11 points and one match in hand compared to others, are in a good position to break into the Top 4 if they continue their winning momentum.
LSG Struggling for Consistency:
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have been inconsistent, with a 5-5 record, putting their playoff chances under pressure.
KKR Still in the Race:
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) hold 7 points from 9 matches. They must win almost all their remaining games to stay alive in the playoff race.
Rajasthan Royals’ Crucial Win:
Rajasthan Royals (RR) finally broke their losing streak with a crucial win over GT. However, with only 6 points from 10 games, their chances to qualify are very slim unless they win all remaining matches and other results go their way.
SRH and CSK Battling at the Bottom:
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are struggling badly with only 6 and 4 points respectively. They are virtually on the brink of elimination from IPL 2025.