GT vs RR, IPL 2026 Match 9: GT vs RR Head-to-Head, pitch report and predicted playing XIs

Gujarat Titans will play against Rajasthan Royals in Match 9 of IPL 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on April 4. Both teams had different results in their first match. Gujarat lost their game, while Rajasthan won easily. This makes the match more interesting. Gujarat will try to win at home, and Rajasthan will look to keep their winning form.

Gujarat Titans had a poor start to their season, losing their first match to Punjab Kings. They scored 163 runs, but the target was chased easily. The team showed some good moments but lacked consistency. Captain Shubman Gill side will aim to better performance in both batting and bowling. Playing at home, they will try to improve and win their first match.

Rajasthan Royals started their season with a good win against Chennai Super Kings. The team played well in both batting and bowling. This will be their first away match, so it may not be easy for them. But they will come with confidence after their win. The team led by Riyan Parag will look to continue playing the same way and win again.

GT vs RR: Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played: 8
Gujarat Titans Won: 6
Rajasthan Royals Won: 2
Tied: 0
No Result: 0

GT vs RR: Pitch Report

The Narendra Modi Stadium is not a great venue for teams batting second. In the 2025 season, seven out of nine matches here were won by teams defending their first innings score. Fast bowlers can get some help from the pitch, while batters can play shots freely as the outfield is quick, helping the ball reach the boundary faster.

GT vs RR: Predicted Playing XIs

Gujarat Titans (GT):

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 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