Sawai Mansingh Stadium Pitch Report: RR vs GT- The 48th match of IPL 2023 will see Rajasthan Royals take on Gujarat Titans at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Friday, May 5, starting from 7:30 PM. Rajasthan Royals, the home team, have had a terrific season so far, winning five out of their nine games. Gujarat Titans have also made a great start, winning six out of their nine matches this season. In the upcoming match between RR and GT, both teams will aim to secure a win to strengthen their position for the IPL playoffs. Follow Indian Premier League 2023 Live Updates with Insidesport.IN
Sanju Samson’s leadership has propelled Rajasthan Royals to a great IPL campaign, with 10 points and in 9 games. What sets this team apart is their collective effort, with every player contributing to their success. As a result, they are one of the top-performing teams in the tournament, showcasing impressive performances in batting, bowling, and fielding.
On the other hand, Hardik Pandya’s led team is playing like a champion and defending their title with great performances. They have won 6 out of nine games and accumulated 12 points. The team’s batting has been impressive with Vijay Shankar, Shubman Gill, David Miller, and Rahul Tewatia contributing significantly. Meanwhile, the duo of Rashid Khan and Mohammed Shami has been outstanding with the ball.
Sawai Mansingh Stadium Pitch Report
The Rajasthan Royals consider the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur as their main home ground. This venue usually favors bowlers due to its slow surface. In recent IPL games, the average 1st innings score has been 162, which is considered as slightly lower than usual.
The initial overs of the RR vs GT match are expected to assist the pacers. As the ground has big boundaries, scoring runs is going to be challenging. The batting side will need to make the most of the power play. With no chance of rain, the temperature in Jaipur could hover around 25 to 38 degrees Celsius.
A total of 49 IPL matches have been played at this venue, with the chasing team winning 32 times and the team batting first winning 17 times. The average score for the team batting first is 159 runs.
The highest total ever recorded is 202 runs, set by the home team Rajasthan Royals. Conversely, the Mumbai Indians hold the record for the lowest total ever recorded at this venue, scoring only 92 runs.
Both teams are likely to aim for winning the toss and choose to field first in Jaipur. With high-quality batting and bowling in both teams, an intense and exciting match is expected.
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