A dashing IPL century debut by 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi helped Rajasthan Royals (RR) thrash Gujarat Titans (GT) by a convincing eight-wicket margin at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. The victory not only gave much-needed confidence but also kept RR’s playoff hopes alive in IPL 2025.
After this win, the Rajasthan Royals went up to eighth position in the revised IPL 2025 Points Table, giving them a boost for the remaining tournament, where they stand a chance to qualify.
Revised IPL 2025 Points Table – RR vs GT Match
| Team | Mat | Won | Lost | No Result | NRR | Points |
| 1. Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0.521 | 14 |
| 2. Mumbai Indians | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0.889 | 12 |
| 3. Gujarat Titans | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0.748 | 12 |
| 4. Delhi Capitals | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0.482 | 12 |
| 5. Punjab Kings | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0.177 | 11 |
| 6. Lucknow Super Giants | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | -0.325 | 10 |
| 7. Kolkata Knight Riders | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0.212 | 7 |
| 8. Rajasthan Royals | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | -0.349 | 6 |
| 9. Sunrisers Hyderabad | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | -1.103 | 6 |
| 10. Chennai Super Kings | 9 | 2 | 7 | 0 | -1.302 | 4 |
Rajasthan Royals (RR): Moved up to the 8th spot after an impressive win.
Gujarat Titans (GT): Slumped from 2nd to 3rd spot due to the humiliating loss.
Mumbai Indians (MI): Promoted to 2nd place, courtesy of GT’s defeat.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): Now leading the table with 14 points in 10 matches and an unchanged away record in the season this year.
Match Summary: RR vs GT, IPL 2025
Gujarat Titans’ Innings
After the Gujarat Titans were elected to bat first, they got off to a good start, Shubman Gill and B Sai Sudharsan posted a strong second-wicket stand of 93. GT reached 53 runs in the powerplay on a solid foundation. Things quickly took a turn, however,r Mahesh Theekshana ended the stand, catching out Sudharsan (39 off 30).
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Jos Buttler stepped in and staged a breathtaking counter-attack, hitting 50 from just 26 balls*, five fours, and four sixes. Despite a late charge from Buttler, GT settled on a competitive 209/4.
Rajasthan Royals’ Run Chase
The match’s star was Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who delivered a masterclass in T20 batting. Scored a record-breaking century and became the youngest centurion in IPL history.
Tore into Afghanistan pacer Karim Janat for 30 runs in an over, the costliest ever opening over in IPL history. RR chased the target with ease, winning by eight wickets and lots of balls to spare.
What It Means for IPL 2025 Points Table and Playoffs
RR’s win keeps them in the running to finish in a top-four spot, though playoff chances are dependent on winning the remaining matches and net run rate determinations.
GT lost their opportunity to ascend to the top spot, and playoff seeding for them may be affected if they lose further steam.
RCB’s consistent away wins have propelled them to 14 points from 10 games, making them the current table-toppers.
Mumbai Indians, thanks to GT’s slip, are now in second place, strengthening their playoff positioning.
Key Takeaways: IPL 2025 Points Table and Match Highlights
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s hundred reignites RR’s playoff chances.
- Karim Janat’s debut over (30 runs) sets an unwanted IPL record.
- RR move to 8th position; GT drop to 3rd.
- RCB top the IPL 2025 Points Table with a spotless away record.
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