ScoreWaves

  The IPL train keeps chugging along, and next up, we’ve got a mouthwatering clash between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals. These two teams, regional rivals and IPL heavyweights over the last few seasons, are gearing up for a showdown that could shape the early title race. GT might’ve stumbled in their opener against PBKS, but since then, they’ve found their rhythm. Wins over MI, RCB, and SRH have reignited their campaign, with their top three – Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill, and Jos Buttler – looking in ominous touch. If they fire again, Rajasthan’s bowlers are going to have a serious job on their hands.  As for the Royals, they’ve shrugged off a slow start after losing their first two games. Back-to-back wins against powerhouses like CSK and PBKS have put them back on track. What’s more impressive is that they’ve managed to do this without playing at their home turf, the iconic SMS Stadium in Jaipur. That’s still to come – and fans will be quietly confident about their pla...