Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Gujarat Titans (GT) will face each other in the 24th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Wednesday. Rajasthan is going unbeaten since the beginning of IPL 2024. After winning four consecutive games, RR are on top of the IPL 2024 standings with eight points. On the other hand, Gujarat has had a roller coaster ride this year. Out of five games, GT managed to win only two and suffered three defeats. The IPL 2022 champions find themselves seventh on the points table.
RR will be aiming to register five consecutive wins while GT will be keen to get back to winning ways.
Let’s take a look at the probable playing XI of both the teams ahead of this Western derby.
Probable XI of Rajasthan Royals
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Yashasvi Jaiswal is expected to open the innings for RR. After a stellar 2023 season, it became difficult for Jaiswal to remain at the top this year. The southpaw has scored only 39 runs in four innings at a strike rate of 144.44.
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Jos the Boss Buttler made his mark in IPL 2024 by scoring an unbeaten century against RCB. His match-defining ton helped RR win by 6 wickets on home soil. The English wicketkeeper batsman has scored 135 runs in four matches.
Sanju Samson (captain and wicketkeeper)
RR captain Sanju Samson has been disastrous in IPL 2024. He has scored 178 runs in four matches and will aim to compete for the Orange Cap. With two 50-plus scores, Samson is leading RR’s batting from the front.
Riyan Parag
Riyan Parag has scored 185 runs in four matches at an impressive average of 92.50 and strike rate of 158.11. After a brilliant Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy season this year, Parag has taken his purple patch into IPL 2024.
Dhruv Jurel
Dhruv Jurel will bring depth and balance to Rajasthan’s middle-order. He has scored only 42 runs in four matches, but his strike rate of 155.55 shows that he is capable of playing quick-fire innings for his team sooner rather than later.
Shimron Hetmyer
Shimron Hetmyer will add firepower to the Royals’ explosive batting lineup. His strike rate of 150 is enough proof that he can play strong innings when needed.
Ravichandran Ashwin
Ravichandran Ashwin will be an important member of RR’s spin bowling attack in the upcoming game. His all-round ability provides balance to the Royals in the lower middle order.
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Kiwi fast bowler Trent Boult will bowl the opening spell for RR. His swing and pace variations can bring early success to the Royals. Boult has taken five wickets in four matches and will be keen to demolish GT’s top order.
Avesh Khan
Avesh Khan will bring a powerful blend of pace and skill to RR’s bowling attack. He has bowled only twice in four matches but has bowled economically in the slog overs.
Nandre Burger
The possible inclusion of Nandre Berger will add a dynamic bowling option to RR’s lineup. He has taken six wickets in four matches and can prove effective against GT.
Yuzvendra Chahal
Yuzvendra Chahal will bring valuable experience and guidance to the spin bowling department of Rajasthan Royals. He has taken eight wickets in four matches and is two wickets short of the purple cap.
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Probable XI of Gujarat Titans
Sai Sudarshan
In the absence of injured Wriddhiman Saha, Sai Sudarshan is expected to open the innings for Gujarat Titans. With 191 runs in five matches, Sudarshan is the second-highest run-scorer in IPL 2024.
Shubman Gill (Captain)
Captain Shubman Gill will once again lead GT’s batting. He recently played a quickfire innings of 89* against PBKS and will be keen to play a brilliant innings against 2023 Orange Cap winners RR.
kane williamson
Kane Williamson had a tremendous start to his IPL 2024 campaign. In the last match, he was out early after scoring just one run. With the T20 World Cup 2024 around the corner, the 2018 Orange Cap winner will be keen to showcase his flexible batting form soon.
BR Sharath (wicketkeeper)
BR Sharath is expected to remain for Gujarat Titans. Sharath played his first game of the season against Lucknow where he scored only two runs. He will be keen to perform well against RR to cement his place in the playing eleven.
Vijay Shankar
The possible inclusion of Vijay Shankar in GT’s predicted XI will provide the team with a versatile batting option. He has not scored many runs this season but Shankar’s all-round ability can provide balance to his team’s combination.
Rahul Tewatia
Rahul Tewatia will add depth to GT’s batting and bowling department. He has not bowled yet this season but has scored 81 runs in four innings. Tewatia’s aggressive batting style, especially in the later stages of the innings, can change the course of the game.
Rashid Khan
Rashid Khan will lead Gujarat’s spin attack against Rajasthan. He has taken five wickets in the same number of matches this year. Rashid has not been effective with the bat but can add important runs when needed.
Umesh Yadav
Umesh Yadav will bring a unique addition to Gujarat’s fast bowling unit. He has taken six wickets in five matches and his swing variations could help GT find early success.
spencer johnson
Spencer Johnson will play a key role in the GT’s pace battery. He has taken three wickets in three matches and will be keen to add more wickets to his tally after a poor performance in his last game.
Noor Ahmed
Noor Ahmed will assist Rashid in leading the Titans’ spin attack. He has taken three wickets in as many matches and with his ability to turn the ball both ways, he will be a threat to the RR batsmen.
Mohit Sharma
Mohit Sharma will be a key player for GT in the upcoming match. He has taken seven wickets in five matches and is the top contender for the Purple Cap in the current season.
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