The Gujarat Titans (GT) will take on the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match 9 of IPL 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Saturday, April 4.
Match Preview
Gujarat Titans will be eager to bounce back after suffering a defeat in their opening game against Punjab Kings. Despite showing promise in phases, the Shubman Gill-led side will need a more consistent performance across all departments to secure their first win of the season.
Playing their first home game could provide GT with a significant advantage, especially given their familiarity with conditions in Ahmedabad.
Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, started their campaign on a high with an impressive win over Chennai Super Kings. Led by Riyan Parag, RR will be confident heading into this clash, although playing away from home could present a new challenge.
With a well-balanced squad and strong momentum, Rajasthan will look to continue their winning run.
Match Details
- Match: GT vs RR, Match 9, IPL 2026
- Date & Time: April 4, 2026, 7:30 PM (IST)
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- Broadcast: JioStar Network, JioHotstar
Pitch Report – Ahmedabad
The Narendra Modi Stadium has historically favored teams batting first. A majority of matches here have been won by sides defending totals.
Pacers are likely to get assistance, especially under lights, while batters can score freely once set due to the quick outfield.
Captains winning the toss are expected to opt to bat first.
Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 8
- GT Wins: 6
- RR Wins: 2
Gujarat Titans have dominated this rivalry so far.
Predicted Playing XIs
Gujarat Titans (GT):
Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (C), Jos Buttler (WK), Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Ashok Sharma
Impact Player: Prasidh Krishna
Rajasthan Royals (RR):
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Riyan Parag (C), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Shimron Hetmyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi, Brijesh Sharma
Impact Player: Donovan Ferreira
Probable Best Performers
Best Batter: Vaibhav Suryavanshi
The young opener has been in sensational form and brings an aggressive approach at the top. His partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal could be crucial in setting the tone for RR.
Best Bowler: Mohammed Siraj
Siraj’s ability to swing the new ball and pick early wickets makes him a key weapon, especially in conditions that assist pace bowling.
Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
Considering the venue’s trend and Gujarat Titans’ strong head-to-head record, they may have a slight edge in this contest—especially if they bat first.
However, Rajasthan Royals’ current form makes them a dangerous opponent.
Prediction:
Team batting first to win Match 9 of IPL 2026
(Slight edge to Gujarat Titans)
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