Today, Both the matches were thrilling entertaining with close finishes and all four teams scoring more than 200 runs each. This probably will be an IPL record- 892 runs scored in a double header. My congratulations to all the four teams.
Lets focus on the next match of IPL2025 between RR and GT on 09 Apr at Ahmedabad. Who will win? Just wait and watch.
Analysis
RR
P- 4, W- 2, L- 2. The team Scores so far- 242/6, 151/9, 182/9, 205/4
The top six batsmen (one overseas) are in good form scoring in each match but no depth in batting. Samson and Parag are likely to fail in this match. The team loses wickets as is evident from the above scores. The pacers led by Archer have picked up 12 wickets and spinners led by Hasaranga have picked up 14 wickets. Overall, the team has good batting at the top, weak middle order and good bowling unit. Likely to shine- Jaiswal, Rana, Charak, Hasaranga.
GT
P- 4, W- 3, L- 1. The team scores- 232/5, 196/8, 170/2, 153/3
The top four batsmen (two overseas ) are in excellent form scoring high. The middle is strong on paper but not yet tested. The team has won matches without losing many wickets as is evident from the above scores. The pacers led by Siraj have picked up 15 wickets and spinners led by Sai Kishore have picked up 9 wickets. Overall, the team has quality explosive batsmen, excellent pacers and wicket taking spinners. Likely to shine- Sai Sudarshan, Buttler. Sai Kishore , Krishna.
Comparison
GT batsmen are stronger as they are scoring high. RR lacks depth in batting. The pacers are at par. GT spinners are better.
Likely Winner- GT
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