Gujarat Titans (GT) will take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match 9 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. The Shubman Gill-led side will play their first home match of the tournament at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday, April 4.
Gujarat Titans lost their opening match against Punjab Kings (PBKS). Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals registered a dominant win against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their first game. Rajasthan Royals are currently at the top of the points table, while Gujarat Titans are placed seventh in the standings.
Match: Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals, 9th Match
Date: April 4, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM LOCAL
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Live Streaming: JioHotstar
Live Broadcast: Star Sports Network
IPL 2026: GT vs RR Pitch & Weather Report
The Narendra Modi Stadium pitch helps batters score runs quickly. The venue has both red and black soil pitches. The average first-innings score was 216 at the venue during the previous year’s tournament.
Ahmedabad weather will feel very warm during the evening. The temperature will stay around the low 30 degrees Celsius. Heavy dew may arrive later, making the ball difficult for spin bowlers to grip during the second innings.
Gujarat Titans have a strong record against Rajasthan Royals. In their eight Indian Premier League meetings, Gujarat Titans have won six matches, while Rajasthan Royals have managed just two victories.
However, Rajasthan Royals defeated Gujarat Titans by eight wickets in their most recent encounter in 2025. Gujarat Titans hold the historical edge, but Rajasthan Royals look extremely dangerous this season.
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IPL 2026: GT vs RR Probable Playing XI & Impact Players
Gujarat Titans Playing XI: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, M Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Ashok Sharma, Mohammed Siraj
Impact Sub: Prasidh Krishna
Rajasthan Royals Playing XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Riyan Parag (c), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi, Brijesh Sharma
Impact Player: Donovan Ferreira
Rajasthan Royals defeated Chennai Super Kings in their opening match, with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi delivering a brilliant performance. Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans suffered a defeat against Punjab Kings in their first game.
Gujarat Titans will need Shubman Gill to score heavily after their opening loss. Both Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals currently have no major injury concerns in their squads ahead of the match.
IPL 2026: GT vs RR Toss Prediction
Winning the toss is crucial during night matches in Ahmedabad. In all IPL 2026 games played so far, the winning captain has chosen to bowl first. With the heavy dew factor, Shubman Gill or Riyan Parag will likely opt to bowl first and chase.
If Rajasthan Royals bat first, they could post a total close to 220 runs. If Gujarat Titans bat first, their strong batting unit might reach around 200 runs against Jofra Archer. The Narendra Modi Stadium pitch generally allows very high scores due to flat batting conditions.
IPL 2026: GT vs RR Key Players To Watch
Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler, Rashid Khan
Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Riyan Parag, Jofra Archer
Who will score the most runs for Gujarat Titans? Shubman Gill or Sai Sudharsan
Who will score the most runs for Rajasthan Royals? Yashasvi Jaiswal or Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
IPL 2026: GT vs RR Best Bowler Prediction
Who will take the most wickets for Gujarat Titans? Rashid Khan or Mohammed Siraj
Who will take the most wickets for Rajasthan Royals? Jofra Archer or Nandre Burger
Rajasthan Royals will enter the contest as slight favourites with strong form and a balanced squad. Gujarat Titans will look to bounce back after their recent defeat using their home advantage. Rajasthan Royals are likely to defeat Gujarat Titans.
IPL 2026: GT vs RR Winning Probability
Rajasthan Royals have around a 52 percent chance of winning due to better momentum and explosive batting strength. Gujarat Titans have a 48 percent chance, as they have a strong historical head-to-head record against Rajasthan Royals.
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