Gujarat Titans Defeat Rajasthan Royals, Top IPL 2025 Standings

The Gujarat Titans claimed a commanding 58-run victory over the Rajasthan Royals in their IPL clash on April 9, 2025, marking their fourth consecutive win and moving them to the top of the league standings. Opener Sai Sudharsan was the standout performer, scoring 82 runs off 53 balls, supported by Jos Buttler and Shahrukh Khan, who each contributed 36 runs. Gujarat set a challenging target of 217, while Prasidh Krishna led the bowling attack with exceptional figures of 3-24, helping to restrict Rajasthan to 159 all out. Shimron Hetmyer was the top scorer for the Royals with 52 runs, but their chase faltered early with key wickets falling quickly. Captain Sanju Samson managed 41 runs, but once he was dismissed, the rest of the batting lineup struggled to maintain momentum. Gujarat's strong performance showcased their potential as they aim for another title after winning the IPL in their debut season in 2022.