As Gujarat Titans (GT) take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match 23 of IPL 2025, one mini-battle to watch out for is between Mohammed Siraj, GT’s new-ball enforcer, and Yashasvi Jaiswal, RR’s explosive opener.
The match will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on Wednesday, April 9, at 7:30 PM IST. With both players in form and playing crucial roles for their teams, this face-off in the powerplay can shape the momentum of the match.
Let’s look at how Jaiswal has performed against Siraj in the IPL so far.
Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Mohammed Siraj – Head-to-Head IPL Stats
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Runs | 69 |
| Balls | 51 |
| Outs | 1 |
| Dots | 26 |
| 4s | 11 |
| 6s | 2 |
| SR | 135.3 |
| Avg | 60.0 |
Year Wise :-
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 66.7 | – |
| 2022 | 18 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 180.0 | – |
| 2023 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 125.0 | 10.0 |
| 2024 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 120.0 | – |
| 2025 | 29 | 19 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 152.2 | – |
| Total | 69 | 51 | 1 | 22 | 11 | 2 | 136.4 | 60.0 |
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Expert Analysis – How Has Jaiswal Handled Siraj?
- Jaiswal has faced Siraj in 7 IPL innings, scoring 60 runs at a healthy strike rate of 136.4
- Siraj has dismissed him just once, showing that Jaiswal has managed him smartly in the powerplay overs.
- The numbers reflect a balanced contest – Jaiswal doesn’t take unnecessary risks early but still scores at a decent pace.
Tactical Insight
- Siraj is known for his wicket-taking ability in the first 3 overs, and Jaiswal often starts aggressively. So, this clash can set the tone for either team.
- RR might back Jaiswal to take calculated risks early, but GT will target him with movement and bounce, hoping to get a quick breakthrough.
What to Watch in Today’s Game?
- If Jaiswal gets going, it could neutralize Siraj’s new-ball impact, giving RR a fast start.
- But if Siraj gets the early swing and manages to dismiss Jaiswal again, GT can apply pressure on RR’s middle order early.
The Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Mohammed Siraj battle is all about who wins the early moments. With one dismissal and a strike rate of 136, Jaiswal has shown he’s not easily rattled by Siraj’s pace and aggression. But in a high-stakes match like this, one good over could shift momentum completely.
