The end of the week brings a mouthwatering top of the table clash between Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans on Friday evening. Rajasthan Royals are favourites to win and can be backed at 4/5 (1.80) with Gujarat Titans at 1/1 (2.00).
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These odds from Ladbrokes were correct at the time of writing.
- Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans, Match 48
- May 5, 2023 – 15:00 AM GMT
- Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
This venue is one which offers something for spinners as well as pace bowlers and generally batters have to work hard for their runs. Any first innings score over 180 will be seen as over par.
Although we have seen some rain interruptions over recent games, clear skies are forecast for this game in Jaipur. The match will begin with the temperature in the low 30s.
Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans – Match Predictions
Both sides will come into this game with their confidence dented after recent results but that does not mean that it will not be an entertaining contest. With Jos Buttler due a big score, our prediction is for Rajasthan Royals to get the win to put them back into contention at the top of the table.
Probable 6s
Neither team are in the top four of six hitting sides in the tournament with Gujarat Titans down in eighth place. That is not to say that hitting sixes is the only way to be successful in this tournament with the Titans top of the league a case in point. Yashasvi Jaiswal struck eight sixes in his last innings and we are backing Rajasthan Royals to hit the most sixes in this game.
Our prediction: Rajasthan Royals to hit most sixes in the match at 4/7 (1.57).
Probable Wickets
It is fair to say that Mohammed Shami is starting to get a lot of the plaudits he should have previously received over other international performances and other IPLs. He has been accurate and able to take advantage of the overhead conditions when they have been favourable. However, even when the conditions do not suit quick bowlers, he continues to pick up wickets. He is our prediction to be Punjab Kings’ top wicket taker.
Our prediction: Mohammed Shami to be Punjab Kings’ highest wicket-taker at 3/1 (4.00).
Man of the Match
Although his opening batting partner, Yashasvi Jaiswal, has been out-scoring him over recent games, a player as talented, consistent and destructive as Jos Buttler never stays quiet for too long. He always enjoys the big games and they don’t come much bigger than against the top of the table and 2022 IPL champions! Buttler is our tip for the Player of the Match award.
Our prediction: Jos Buttler to be the Man of the Match at 7/1 (8.00).
Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans Preview
With the fourth placed team taking on the top side, it is a surprise to see that both teams lost their last game. However, with only two points separating the top seven, every game is currently very important to the standings.
Rajasthan Royals
The defeats have been a bit too regular for a team with as much talent as Rajasthan Royals of late but it is hard to see any of their XI losing their place. However, there is a chance that Adam Zampa will get back in the team for this game.
Predicted XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (c) (wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Jason Holder, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal
Gujarat Titans
Although it was a shock defeat for Gujarat Titans in the last game, the team management are likely to view it as a mere blip and we expect to see Hardik Pandya announce the same side ahead of this match on Friday.
Predicted XI: Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya (c), Vijay Shankar, David Miller, Abhinav Manohar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Mohammad Shami, Josh Little
How to Watch IPL 2023 in the UK: Live Streaming & Channel List
We had another classic finish to an IPL game on Thursday and you will want to end the week by watching this clash. If you are out and about you can stream the game on Sky Go or watch it on Sky Sports Cricket on TV.
- Sky Sports Cricket (TV)
- Sky Go (Streaming)
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