GT’s Relentless Grip on IPL Clashes With RR
If you’re following the Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals, you’ve probably noticed one thing—GT just don’t let up. Since first locking horns in 2022, Gujarat have bagged six out of seven encounters, turning this match-up into a one-sided affair. This isn’t just about numbers. It’s about one team figuring out the formula, and the other still searching for it.
The opening act between these two started off with a statement. Gujarat snatched their debut IPL title in 2022 by toppling Rajasthan in the final—right in the roaring atmosphere of Narendra Modi Stadium. Rajasthan managed just 130, and Gujarat chased it down for the loss of only three wickets. That’s a dream script for a new franchise, marking their arrival on the grand stage with ice-cool nerves and pure execution.
Move to the next few seasons and the narrative only gets stronger for GT. They brushed RR aside in repeat meetings—including an electrifying 2024 thriller at Jaipur's Sawai Mansingh Stadium, when Gujarat held on for a heart-stopping 3-run victory after posting 199. The 2025 season? More of the same. GT hammered RR by 58 runs, blasting 217/6 before bowling out Jaipur’s favorite sons for 159. Three-run victories, fifty-plus drubbings—it doesn’t seem to matter where they play; GT find a way to win.
Venue Factor—Doesn’t Favor RR Either
If you thought Rajasthan might use home comforts to flip the script, it hasn’t worked out that way. Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur hasn’t been a fortress—GT have actually won both matches played there. In a pulsating run chase in 2023, Gujarat chased down 197, stealing a blockbuster win on Rajasthan’s turf. That’s got to sting for RR fans, seeing their team struggle to deliver at home.
For Rajasthan, the only ray of sunshine came in 2023 at Ahmedabad. In a nail-biter, they defended 179 by limiting GT to 177—a rare day when their bowlers held their nerve and the tactical calls went their way. But for most of this new IPL rivalry, RR are searching for answers, especially when it comes to soaking up pressure and tightening their chase game.
The numbers make it clear:
- Total Matches: 7
- GT Wins: 6
- RR Wins: 1
- Highest GT Score: 217/6 (2025)
- Lowest RR Score: 118 (2023)
And it’s not just that GT win—they win different ways. Low chases, high chases, batting first, bowling first, at home and away. Whether it’s Hardik Pandya’s cool captaincy or a mix of big-hitters and sharp bowlers, the Titans look like they’ve got RR figured out for now.
For Rajasthan, that record is a massive warning sign. It’s no secret that the Royals need to rethink their strategies for these face-offs—whether it’s fresh batting plans or a shakeup in the bowling department—because right now, the GT freight train just keeps rolling.