IPL 2026, GT vs RR Today Match: Gujarat Titans will host Rajasthan Royals in Match 9 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday, April 4, 2026. Rajasthan enters the contest high on confidence after a win over Chennai, while Gujarat looks to bounce back from an opening defeat against Punjab.
Gujarat, led by Shubman Gill, posted 162 for 6 in its first outing but failed to defend the total. Despite the loss, pacer Prasidh Krishna impressed with figures of 3 for 29, while Rashid Khan and Washington Sundar provided support with the ball.
The Titans will rely on their top order, including Gill, Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler, to deliver. Sudharsan was a standout performer last season, while Gill boasts a strong average against Rajasthan. However, concerns remain over the middle order’s consistency.
Rajasthan, captained by Riyan Parag, appears more settled after its opening win. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi provide solidity at the top, while Shimron Hetmyer and Dhruv Jurel add firepower in the middle order.
The Royals’ bowling unit, featuring Jofra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi and Sandeep Sharma, offers a balanced mix of pace and spin, capable of exploiting conditions in Ahmedabad.
Weather Report
The weather in Ahmedabad is forecast to be hot and humid with partly cloudy skies. Temperatures are expected to range between 26°C and 32°C during match hours. There is only a minimal chance of rain, reducing the likelihood of interruptions.
Pitch Report
The Narendra Modi Stadium is expected to produce a high-scoring contest, with red-soil surfaces offering consistent bounce and aiding stroke play. Teams batting first averaged over 200 at the venue last season, and another run-heavy match is likely. Pacers may find early assistance, while spinners could influence the middle overs.
Squads:
Gujarat Titans Squad: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill(c), Jos Buttler(w), Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Ashok Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Jason Holder, Jayant Yadav, Manav Suthar, Kumar Kushagra, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Ishant Sharma, Luke Wood, Tom Banton, Kulwant Khejroliya, Anuj Rawat, Arshad Khan, Gurnoor Brar, Nishant Sindhu
Rajasthan Royals Squad: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel(w), Riyan Parag(c), Shimron Hetmyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi, Brijesh Sharma, Donovan Ferreira, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Ravi Singh, Sushant Mishra, Tushar Deshpande, Adam Milne, Dasun Shanaka, Kuldeep Sen, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Shubham Dubey, Kwena Maphaka, Vignesh Puthur, Aman Rao Perala
Possible XIs:
Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (capt.), B Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, M Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj.
Rajasthan Royals: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag (capt,), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi.
Head-to-Head
Gujarat Titans hold the advantage in the rivalry, winning six of the eight matches played between the two sides, while Rajasthan Royals have secured two victories.
Broadcast and Streaming
The match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network, with live streaming available on the JioHotstar app and website.
