Ahmedabad, April 9 -- Star all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga's absence due to personal reasons was the big news ahead of Rajasthan Royals' clash with Gujarat Titans in the 23rd match of IPL 2025 at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Wednesday.
RR skipper Sanju Samson confirmed the Sri Lankan leg-spinner's unavailability at the toss and announced Fazalhaq Farooqi as his replacement in the playing XI. Opting to field first, Samson cited the likelihood of dew in the second innings as a key factor in his decision.
"There is going to be dew here. Each and every game in the IPL is important, we are grateful for the last two games and want to take the momentum forward," he said.
GT captain Shubman Gill, who said he too would have preferred to bowl ...