Alright, cricket fans, let's dive straight into the action! The latest from the IPL 2025 is that the Rajasthan Royals (RR) have chosen to bowl first against the Gujarat Titans (GT) in Ahmedabad. Sanju Samson won the toss and the decision was pretty clear, they are expecting dew to come into play later in the innings, a common tactic in the IPL.

Hasaranga Out, Farooqi In

Big news before the match even began! Wanindu Hasaranga is out due to personal reasons. That means Fazalhaq Farooqi steps into the RR lineup. It's a shame for RR, as Hasaranga is a quality player, but every team has to adapt, right?

GT's Lineup and Impact Player Strategy

Interesting choices from the GT camp as well. Washington Sundar is on the bench as an impact player option, even though they're batting first. This means Arshad Khan gets a starting spot. Also, GT have gone with only three overseas players in their starting XI and none among their Impact Player options.

Key Takeaways:

• RR's strategy: Bowl first, hoping to use the dew to their advantage.
• RR's changes: Hasaranga out, Farooqi in, this is a big change but the team is looking to overcome.
• GT's approach: Sundar as an impact player is an interesting call, shows the depth they have.
• Momentum: Both teams are on a good run. GT are on a three-match winning streak, RR have won their last two after a shaky start. This is going to be a cracking contest!

Pitch and Conditions

We're playing on a red-soil pitch, which should provide some good pace and bounce. The shorter boundary (60m) might see some fireworks from the batters.

So, who are you backing in this match? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below! It’s going to be an exciting one, with both teams having plenty to prove. Let's get ready for some thrilling Indian cricket!