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IPL 2023 GT vs RR – Preview, weather predictions, pitch report, best playing XI, fantasy tips, injury updates and match prediction

Gujarat and Rajasthan meet in a battle of extremes to determine the table-toppers

GT vs RR: As the two finalists of the 2022 IPL meet for the first time in the latest edition of the tournament, Gujarat Titans would be hoping to replicate their earlier success against the high-flying Rajasthan Royals as Ahmedabad plays host to what can be the perfect tie to act as the Sunday evening blockbuster.

The Gujarat Titans would be coming to this fixture on the back of a fine win against the Punjab Kings that was steered adeptly by their opener, Shubman Gill who had to dig deep in order to deliver the reigning champions out of a potential predicament. Despite the chase seeming well in reach, things spiralled out of control real fast for the Titans against the Kings only for Gill and David Miller to safely brings things back under control.

The Royals would also be coming fresh to this battle on the back of a thrilling win against the Chennai Super Kings where Sandeep Sharma brought forth all his expertise, stalling the hallowed duo of Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja from racking up 7 runs from the final 3 balls despite a couple of sixes earlier in that final over. Their batting was once again impeccable and the spinning duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal were equally brilliant to cripple the chase for CSK but then a late charge from MS saw Chennai finishing within touching distance of the winning margin.

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Considering the strength that both the teams bring to the platter and the unstoppable form that they are in at the moment, this will be an encounter to savour and perfectly does the justice of delivering gilt-edged entertainment to crowds on a bustling Sunday evening.

GT vs RR: Pitch and Weather report

It is an absolutely flat track at the Narendra Modi Stadium and once again the batters will be enjoying batting in the surface that has no movement or bounce to offer. The bowlers will have to toil hard to get their wheels rolling.

It is going to be hot and humid in Ahmedabad and there aren’t any chances of rain. However, expect due in the second innings that will allow the batters stamp their authority over the spinners.

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GT vs RR: Best fantasy XI

Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill, HH Pandya(C), Sai Sudharsan, DA Miller, R Tewatia, Wriddhiman Saha(wk), Rashid Khan, M Shami, J Little, Alzarri Joseph, MM Sharma

Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jason Holder, Jos Buttler, SV Samson(C), DC Jurel, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal, Sandeep Sharma

GT vs RR: Who will win today’s match?

Gujarat Titans are the firm favourites to win this match as they have won all three of their fixtures against the Royals.

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GT vs RR: Injury and news

No injuries are to be reported as both the sides would be steaming in with full power ahead.

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