IPL 2026 GT vs RR Match Preview: Pitch, Weather Report, Head To Head, Playing 11, Streaming, Prediction. The Gujarat Titans face Rajasthan Royals in Match 9 of the Indian Premier League 2026. The match will be played at Narendra Modi Stadium on April 4 at 7:30 PM IST.
GT had a disappointing start this season. Their middle order failed to convert good starts into big totals. Captain Shubman Gill will look to anchor the innings. GT needs better finishing from their lower middle order. RR started strongly with a convincing win. Their batting looked aggressive and well-structured. Captain Riyan Parag has shown positive intent with both bat and leadership.
Match Details
Match: GT vs RR, Match 9
Date: April 4, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
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Pitch and Weather Report
The Ahmedabad pitch offers good bounce and pace. Batters can play strokes freely once they settle. Fast bowlers may get movement early with the new ball. Spinners can play a role in the middle overs. The average first innings score is around 170 to 180 runs. A score above 190 will be competitive. Dew is likely in the second innings. Teams winning the toss may prefer chasing.
The weather will remain hot and dry. No rain interruptions are expected during the match. The temperature could reach 38 degrees in the day. It may drop to around 29 degrees at night.
Head-to-Head Record
Gujarat Titans have dominated Rajasthan Royals in IPL history. Both teams have faced each other in 8 matches. GT have won 6 games, while RR have won 2. GT have a win percentage of around per cent against RR. This highlights their strong dominance. The highest score by GT in this rivalry is 217 runs. RR’s highest score against GT is 212 runs. In recent meetings, GT have won most matches comfortably. However, RR secured an important win in 2025.
Probable Playing XI
Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler, Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.
Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi, Tushar Deshpande.
Live Streaming Details
The match will be broadcast live on Star Sports Network. Fans can watch the match online on the JioHotstar app and website.
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Match Prediction
Rajasthan Royals look slightly stronger based on current form. Their batting lineup appears more stable. However, Gujarat Titans have a strong home advantage in Ahmedabad. Their bowling attack suits these conditions. The toss will be crucial due to the dew. The chasing team may have a clear advantage. A high-scoring and closely fought match is expected between both teams.