Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals Predictions: Both the teams have impressed this season so far

Playing in their fifth game of the season Gujarat Titans will welcome Rajasthan Royals in the 23rd game of the season at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on 16th April. Both the teams have had good starts to the season and the winner will go to the top of the table. Who will win this game?

Gujarat Titans

The Gujarat Titans bounced back from their shock loss to the Kolkata Knight Riders with a win against the Punjab Kings in their latest match, which could take them to the top two spots on the points table. Shubhman Gill has been in good form for the Titans this season, with two half-centuries in four matches and the highest runs for the team, receiving good support from Sai Sudharsan and Vijay Shankar. However, Wriddhiman Saha needs to step up his game after getting good starts but failing to convert them. Similarly, Hardik Pandya seems to be struggling with the bat, while David Miller and Rahul Tewatia will play the role of finishers and Rashid Khan can hit some big shots. In the bowling department, Mohit Sharma's first match of the season was impressive, taking two wickets for just 18 runs, and he is likely to play alongside Alzarri Joseph and Mohammad Shami. Rashid Khan, as usual, will lead the spin attack.

Gujarat Titans Predicted Lineup

Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Hardik Pandya (c), David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Alzarri Joseph, Mohammed Shami, Mohit Sharma, Joshua Little

Rajasthan Royals

Having won 3 out of the 4 matches they've played so far, the Rajasthan Royals have been impressive this season and currently sit comfortably in the top-4. However, they know that this is just the beginning of the tournament, and they are aiming for even better performances in the upcoming matches.

The opening partnership of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler has been a big contributor to their success, and they will be hoping to continue their good form. Sanju Samson started off the season strongly with the bat, but has had two ducks in a row and will be eager to make a comeback.

Riyan Parag has also struggled with the bat this season. However, the team has Shimron Hetmeyer and Dhruv Jurel, two outstanding finishers who can score quick runs towards the end of the innings.

Ravichandran Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal have been impressive in the spin department, with Chahal leading the race for the Purple Cap with 10 wickets in 4 matches. Trent Boult and Jason Holder are expected to lead the pace attack, while Sandeep Sharma will be key in the death overs, having bowled a superb spell under pressure against the Chennai Super Kings.

Rajasthan Royals Predicted Lineup

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jason Holder, Trent Boult, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal

Expert betting tips

The Narendra Modi Stadium pitch is ideal for batting and has already witnessed a few high-scoring games this season. While the pitch has some grass and bounce, it favours disciplined bowlers who can generate some movement. Spinners could also benefit if they aim at the rough patches. Nevertheless, it remains a batsman's paradise, and the team batting first would target a score as close to 200 as possible. History suggests that the team batting first has an advantage. Therefore, it would be wise to choose to bat first and set a high total to put pressure on the opposition. We expect Rajasthan to do well in this game.