Gujarat Titans Triumph, Sanju Samson Fined as IPL 2025 Heats Up

Gujarat Titans secure a dominant 58-run victory over Rajasthan Royals, while BCCI fines Sanju Samson ₹24 lakhs for a slow over-rate offence.

Gujarat Titans defeated Rajasthan Royals by 58 runs, with Sai Sudharsan leading the charge with an impressive 82 off 53 balls.
Sanju Samson, captain of Rajasthan Royals, was fined ₹24 lakhs by the BCCI for a slow over-rate, marking the team's second violation of IPL's Code of Conduct this season.
Gujarat Titans' assistant coach highlighted strategic decisions, including Rashid Khan's resurgence and Jos Buttler's successful transition to batting at number three.
The upcoming clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and the unbeaten Delhi Capitals is set to test both teams' strong starts to IPL 2025.
RCB's Jitesh Sharma credited mentor Dinesh Karthik for helping him develop a versatile batting style, boosting his recent performances.