Gujarat Titans’ Buttler and Krishna Face Former Team Rajasthan Royals

Gujarat Titans’ cricketers Jos Buttler and Prasidh Krishna are set to face their former team, the Rajasthan Royals, in an exciting IPL 2025 clash in Ahmedabad tonight. Both players have had significant performances with the Royals in the past, and they now aim to replicate this success against their former team.

In cricket, performing well against a former team can be especially satisfying for players. This trend was notably revived by Phil Salt, who, playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, scored 56 off 31 balls in a match against his previous team, Kolkata Knight Riders. Similarly, Mohammed Siraj, currently with Gujarat Titans, also delivered an impressive performance by taking 3 wickets for 19 runs against his former team, RCB.

Jos Buttler is recognized for his transformation into a remarkable T20 opener during his tenure with the Rajasthan Royals, a team where he cemented his status by achieving five consecutive fifty-plus scores in the 2018 IPL season. His accomplishments include matching Virat Kohli’s record for the most centuries in a single IPL season, scoring four centuries in 2022. This contributed significantly to Rajasthan Royals reaching the IPL final for the first time since their 2008 victory. Furthermore, Buttler is the only player to have scored centuries across seven different IPL venues, underscoring his adaptability and prowess in varying conditions.

Prasidh Krishna also made his mark with the Royals by taking 19 wickets in the 2022 season. However, his performance, while impressive, was somewhat overshadowed by stellar performances from his teammates Yuzvendra Chahal and Jos Buttler.

As the Gujarat Titans take on the Rajasthan Royals, all eyes will be on Buttler and Krishna to see if they can emulate the performances of players like Siraj and Salt, who found success against their former teams. Krishna and Buttler’s familiarity with the Royals’ strategies and playing style may give the Titans a strategic advantage in this highly anticipated match. As the IPL season progresses, the ability of these players to shine against their prior affiliations could play a crucial role in determining their team’s success in the tournament.