In a jaw-dropping display of batting prowess, 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi etched his name into IPL history with a scintillating 35-ball century, propelling Rajasthan Royals (RR) to a commanding 8-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans (GT) in Match 47 of IPL 2025 on April 28, 2025, at Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Stadium. This match wasn’t just a game—it was a spectacle, with Suryavanshi’s heroics ensuring RR chased down GT’s formidable 209/4 with 25 balls to spare, keeping their playoff hopes alive. For cricket fans on “IPL Star,” here’s a detailed recap, full scorecard, expert analysis, and all the stats you need to relive this unforgettable clash.
Match Preview: RR vs GT IPL 2025 Match 47
Heading into the 47th match, RR were desperate for a win, languishing at 8th in the IPL 2025 points table with only 2 wins from 9 games. GT, on the other hand, were in fine form, sitting 3rd with 6 wins from 8 matches, bolstered by their consistent top order led by Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler. The Sawai Mansingh Stadium, known for high-scoring thrillers, promised a run-fest, and both teams fielded strong line-ups. RR banked on their young guns like Suryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal, while GT relied on their experienced bowling attack, including Rashid Khan and Mohammed Siraj.
Toss Details
Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to bowl first, a strategic move considering the dew factor and their confidence in chasing at Jaipur. Captain Riyan Parag cited the pitch’s batting-friendly nature and RR’s recent success in chases as key factors.
| Toss Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Winner | Rajasthan Royals |
| Decision | Elected to bowl |
| Time | 7:00 PM, April 28, 2025 |
| Venue | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
Match Recap: RR’s Historic Chase
GT posted a competitive 209/4, thanks to Shubman Gill’s 84 and Jos Buttler’s unbeaten 50. However, RR’s response was nothing short of extraordinary. Suryavanshi’s 101 off 38 balls, coupled with Jaiswal’s unbeaten 70, powered RR to 212/2 in just 15.5 overs, marking the fastest 200+ chase in IPL history. The 166-run opening stand between Suryavanshi and Jaiswal was RR’s highest-ever partnership, and Riyan Parag’s 32* sealed the deal with a match-ending six.
Key Moments
- Suryavanshi’s Blitz: The 14-year-old smashed 11 sixes and 7 fours, reaching his century in 35 balls—the second-fastest in IPL history and the fastest by an Indian.
- Jaiswal’s Support: Jaiswal’s 70* off 40 balls provided stability, with his late cuts and cover drives keeping GT’s bowlers at bay.
- GT’s Strong Start: Gill and Sai Sudharsan’s 93-run opening stand set a solid foundation, but RR’s spinners, led by Maheesh Theekshana (2/35), pulled things back.
- Fastest Chase: RR’s run rate of 13.38 runs per over was the second-highest for a 200+ chase in IPL history.
Full Scorecard
Gujarat Titans Innings (209/4 in 20 Overs)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sai Sudharsan | 39 | 30 | 4 | 1 | 130.00 |
| Shubman Gill (c) | 84 | 50 | 5 | 4 | 168.00 |
| Jos Buttler (wk) | 50* | 26 | 3 | 4 | 192.31 |
| Washington Sundar | 13 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 162.50 |
| Rahul Tewatia | 9 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 225.00 |
| Shahrukh Khan | 5* | 2 | 1 | 0 | 250.00 |
| Extras | 9 | (b 0, lb 1, w 8, nb 0) | |||
| Total | 209 | (4 wkts, 20 Ov) |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jofra Archer | 4 | 0 | 49 | 1 | 12.20 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 4 | 0 | 35 | 2 | 8.80 |
| Yudhvir Singh Charak | 3 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 12.70 |
| Sandeep Sharma | 4 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 8.20 |
| Riyan Parag (c) | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14.00 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 4 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 9.80 |
Rajasthan Royals Innings (212/2 in 15.5 Overs)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 70* | 40 | 9 | 2 | 175.00 |
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | 101 | 38 | 7 | 11 | 265.79 |
| Nitish Rana | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200.00 |
| Riyan Parag (c) | 32* | 15 | 2 | 2 | 213.33 |
| Extras | 5 | (b 0, lb 1, w 4, nb 0) | |||
| Total | 212 | (2 wkts, 15.5 Ov) |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Siraj | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 12.00 |
| Ishant Sharma | 2 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 18.00 |
| Washington Sundar | 1.5 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 18.50 |
| Prasidh Krishna | 4 | 0 | 47 | 1 | 11.80 |
| Rashid Khan | 4 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 6.00 |
| Karim Janat | 1 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 30.00 |
| Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 16.00 |
Player Performances
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi (RR): His 101 off 38 balls, with 11 sixes, was a game-changer. His strike rate of 265.79 and boundary percentage (94 runs in boundaries) set new benchmarks.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR): Unbeaten on 70, Jaiswal played the perfect anchor, ensuring RR maintained momentum post-Suryavanshi’s dismissal.
- Riyan Parag (RR): The captain’s 32* off 15 balls, including a match-ending six, showcased his finishing prowess.
- Shubman Gill (GT): Gill’s 84 off 50 balls was a masterclass in anchoring, but his dismissal triggered a slowdown.
- Jos Buttler (GT): Returning to Jaipur, Buttler’s 50* off 26 balls was explosive but couldn’t salvage GT’s bowling collapse.
Top Performer: Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Suryavanshi was named Player of the Match for his historic knock. At just 14, he became the youngest T20 centurion and smashed the second-fastest IPL century, only behind Chris Gayle’s 30-ball ton. His 11 sixes equaled the RR record for most sixes in an innings, and his 17-ball fifty was the fastest of IPL 2025.
| Award | Player |
|---|---|
| Player of the Match | Vaibhav Suryavanshi (RR) |
Records and Stats
| Record | Details |
|---|---|
| Fastest IPL Century by an Indian | Vaibhav Suryavanshi (35 balls) |
| Youngest T20 Centurion | Vaibhav Suryavanshi (14 years) |
| Fastest 200+ Chase in IPL | RR (15.5 overs, 212/2) |
| Most Sixes in an RR Innings | Vaibhav Suryavanshi (11 sixes, tied with Jos Buttler, 2018) |
| Highest RR Partnership | Suryavanshi-Jaiswal (166 runs, 1st wicket) |
| Fastest Fifty of IPL 2025 | Vaibhav Suryavanshi (17 balls) |
| Highest Boundary Percentage in a T20 Century | Vaibhav Suryavanshi (94 runs in boundaries) |
Highest Partnership in IPL History: Kohli and de Villiers’ Record-Breaking 229*
The highest partnership in IPL history remains the unbeaten 229-run stand between Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) against Gujarat Lions in 2016 at Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. This second-wicket partnership powered RCB to 248/3, with Kohli scoring 109* off 55 balls (5 fours, 8 sixes) and de Villiers smashing 129* off 52 balls (10 fours, 12 sixes), at a run rate of 13.98 and 204 runs in boundaries. In IPL 2025’s Match 47 on April 28, 2025, Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal set a new franchise record with a 166-run opening stand against Gujarat Titans at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. Suryavanshi’s 101 off 38 balls (7 fours, 11 sixes) and Jaiswal’s 70* off 40 balls (9 fours, 2 sixes) helped RR chase 210 in 15.5 overs, marking the fastest 200+ chase in IPL history. While the Suryavanshi-Jaiswal partnership doesn’t crack the all-time top five, it ranks among the most explosive, breaking RR’s previous record of 155 by Jos Buttler and Devdutt Padikkal (2022). Below is a table detailing the top five highest partnerships in IPL history, showcasing the dominance of Kohli-de Villiers and other iconic duos.
| Rank | Players | Runs | Wicket | Team | Opponent | Year | Venue | Balls Faced | Run Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virat Kohli & AB de Villiers | 229* | 2nd | RCB | Gujarat Lions | 2016 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 98 | 13.98 |
| 2 | Virat Kohli & AB de Villiers | 215* | 2nd | RCB | Mumbai Indians | 2015 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 99 | 13.03 |
| 3 | Quinton de Kock & KL Rahul | 210 | 1st | LSG | Kolkata Knight Riders | 2022 | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai | 103 | 12.23 |
| 3 | Shubman Gill & Sai Sudharsan | 210 | 1st | GT | Chennai Super Kings | 2024 | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 104 | 12.11 |
| 5 | Adam Gilchrist & Shaun Marsh | 206 | 2nd | KXIP | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 2011 | HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala | 98 | 12.61 |
Expert Analysis
According to ESPNcricinfo, RR’s chase was a masterclass in aggressive batting, with Suryavanshi’s fearless approach exposing GT’s bowling frailties. Former India coach Rahul Dravid, part of RR’s support staff, praised Suryavanshi’s maturity: “He’s a special talent. To play with such freedom at 14 is remarkable.” GT coach Ashish Nehra admitted their bowling lacked discipline, particularly against Suryavanshi’s onslaught. The match highlighted RR’s reliance on young talent and GT’s need for a stronger death-bowling strategy.
IPL 2025 Points Table (as of April 28, 2025)
| Pos | Team | P | W | L | NR | NRR | Pts | Recent Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RCB | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0.521 | 14 | WWWLW |
| 2 | MI | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0.889 | 12 | WWWWW |
| 3 | GT | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0.748 | 12 | LWWLW |
| 4 | DC | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0.482 | 12 | LWLWL |
| 5 | PBKS | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0.177 | 11 | NLWWL |
| 6 | LSG | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | -0.325 | 10 | LLWLW |
| 7 | KKR | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0.212 | 7 | NLLWL |
| 8 | RR | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | -0.349 | 6 | WLLLL |
| 9 | SRH | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | -1.103 | 6 | WLLWL |
| 10 | CSK | 9 | 2 | 7 | 0 | -1.302 | 4 | LLWLL |
Where Teams Stand
- Rajasthan Royals: The win boosted RR’s net run rate and kept their playoff hopes alive, though they remain 8th with 6 points. Consistency is key in their remaining matches.
- Gujarat Titans: Despite the loss, GT hold 3rd place with 12 points, but their net run rate took a hit. They need to regroup to secure a top-two finish.
Top Performers of IPL 2025
Orange Cap (Top Run-Scorer)
| Player | Team | Runs | Matches | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill | GT | 448 | 9 | 56.00 | 152.38 |
Purple Cap (Top Wicket-Taker)
| Player | Team | Wickets | Matches | Econ | BBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rashid Khan | GT | 14 | 9 | 6.85 | 3/18 |
Sawai Mansingh Stadium: IPL and T20 Records
| Record | Details |
|---|---|
| Highest Team Total | 217/6 by RR vs KKR, 2024 |
| Lowest Team Total | 59/10 by RCB vs RR, 2023 |
| Highest Individual Score | 104 by Jos Buttler (RR) vs KKR, 2024 |
| Best Bowling Figures | 5/14 by Sohail Tanvir (RR) vs CSK, 2008 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 165 (IPL 2025) |
| Matches Won Batting First | 20 (out of 56 IPL matches) |
| Matches Won Chasing | 36 (out of 56 IPL matches) |
The stadium’s flat track and short boundaries favored batsmen, as evident in GT’s 209 and RR’s rapid chase. The dew factor aided RR’s bowlers in the second innings.
Next Matches
| Team | Opponent | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan Royals | Mumbai Indians | May 1, 2025 | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| Gujarat Titans | Sunrisers Hyderabad | May 2, 2025 | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
Highlights and Where to Watch
Relive the action with official highlights on IPLT20.com. Stream the match on JioHotstar or catch replays on Star Sports Network. Social media buzz on X, including posts from @toisports, celebrated Suryavanshi’s knock: “Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 14, smashes 35-ball 101! A star is born! #IPL2025 #RRvsGT.”
Conclusion: RR’s Resurgence and GT’s Reality Check
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s historic century not only secured a crucial win for RR but also announced his arrival as a global T20 sensation. For GT, the loss exposed their bowling vulnerabilities, and they’ll need to tighten up to maintain their top-four spot. As IPL 2025 heats up, “IPL Star” will keep you updated with every boundary and wicket. What did you think of Suryavanshi’s knock? Drop your thoughts in the comments and follow us for more IPL 2025 action!
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FAQs: RR vs GT IPL 2025 Match 47
1. What was the result of RR vs GT IPL 2025 Match 47?
Rajasthan Royals (RR) defeated Gujarat Titans (GT) by 8 wickets in Match 47 of IPL 2025 on April 28, 2025, at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. GT scored 209/4 in 20 overs, but RR chased the target in just 15.5 overs, finishing at 212/2, thanks to Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s 35-ball century.
2. Who was the Player of the Match in RR vs GT IPL 2025 Match 47?
Vaibhav Suryavanshi was named Player of the Match for his historic 101 off 38 balls, including 11 sixes and 7 fours. His knock powered RR to the fastest 200+ chase in IPL history and marked him as the youngest T20 centurion.
3. What records did Vaibhav Suryavanshi break in RR vs GT IPL 2025 Match 47?
Vaibhav Suryavanshi broke multiple records, including:
- Fastest IPL century by an Indian (35 balls).
- Youngest T20 centurion (14 years).
- Most sixes in an RR innings (11, tied with Jos Buttler).
- Fastest fifty in IPL 2025 (17 balls).
- Highest boundary percentage in a T20 century (94 runs in boundaries).
4. How did Rajasthan Royals chase 210 in RR vs GT IPL 2025 Match 47?
RR chased 210 in 15.5 overs, led by Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s 101 (38 balls) and Yashasvi Jaiswal’s unbeaten 70 (40 balls). Their 166-run opening stand set the tone, and Riyan Parag’s 32* off 15 balls, including a match-ending six, sealed the victory. This was the fastest 200+ chase in IPL history.
5. What was the impact of RR vs GT IPL 2025 Match 47 on the points table?
RR’s 8-wicket win boosted their net run rate, keeping their playoff hopes alive, though they remained 8th with 6 points from 10 matches. GT, despite the loss, stayed 3rd with 12 points from 9 matches but saw their net run rate dip, affecting their top-two aspirations.
6. Who were the top performers in RR vs GT IPL 2025 Match 47?
Key performers included:
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi (RR): 101 off 38 balls (11 sixes, 7 fours).
- Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR): 70* off 40 balls.
- Riyan Parag (RR): 32* off 15 balls.
- Shubman Gill (GT): 84 off 50 balls.
- Jos Buttler (GT): 50* off 26 balls.
7. Where was RR vs GT IPL 2025 Match 47 played?
The match was played at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, on April 28, 2025. The venue’s flat pitch and short boundaries favored batsmen, contributing to GT’s 209/4 and RR’s rapid chase of 212/2.
8. What are the key highlights of RR vs GT IPL 2025 Match 47?
Highlights include:
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s 35-ball 101, the second-fastest IPL century.
- RR’s 166-run opening stand, their highest-ever partnership.
- Fastest 200+ chase in IPL history (15.5 overs).
- Shubman Gill’s 84 and Jos Buttler’s 50* for GT.
- Riyan Parag’s match-ending six.
9. How can I watch highlights of RR vs GT IPL 2025 Match 47?
Official highlights are available on IPLT20.com. You can stream the match on JioHotstar or watch replays on Star Sports Network. Check social media platforms like X for clips, with posts from @toisports celebrating Suryavanshi’s knock.
10. What are the next matches for RR and GT after IPL 2025 Match 47?
- Rajasthan Royals: Face Mumbai Indians on May 1, 2025, at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur.
- Gujarat Titans: Play Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 2, 2025, at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.