Sat May 03 17:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Gujarat Titans Soar to Second, While Rajasthan Royals Crash Out of IPL 2025

**Ahmedabad, India –** The Gujarat Titans (GT) cemented their position as strong playoff contenders with a commanding 38-run victory over the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) last night, propelling them to second place in the IPL 2025 points table. Sai Sudharsan (48), Shubman Gill (76), and Jos Buttler (64) powered GT to a formidable 224/6, while Prasidh Krishna’s impressive bowling restricted SRH to 186/6 despite Abhishek Sharma’s 74.

Meanwhile, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) suffered a crushing defeat against the Mumbai Indians (MI), officially eliminating them from playoff contention. MI’s Rohit Sharma and Ryan Ricketon both scored fifties, contributing to a 217/2 total. RR’s chase faltered dramatically, losing five wickets in the powerplay, ultimately succumbing to a 100-run defeat. The match marked the end of a disappointing season for RR, despite individual brilliance from players like Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Jofra Archer.

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK), already eliminated, face a crucial match against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. RCB, fighting for a top-two finish, will aim to capitalize on CSK’s struggles. The article also highlights the changes in the Chinnaswamy pitch and RCB’s bowling strategies this season.

Several injuries have plagued the league, with Sandeep Sharma (RR), Glenn Maxwell (RR), and Vignesh Puttur (MI) all ruled out for the season. Replacement players are being sought. The article concludes with a preview of tonight’s GT vs SRH match in Ahmedabad, a crucial encounter for both teams’ playoff hopes.

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