IPL 2026, Match 9: GT vs RR weather report, stadium stats and predicted playing XIs

Gujarat Titans will face Rajasthan Royals in Match 9 of the Indian Premier League 2026 on April 4 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This match is important for both teams early in the season. Rajasthan Royals will try to continue their winning form.
Gujarat Titans will look to bounce back after losing their first match.

Gujarat Titans did not start well this season as they lost their opening game against Punjab Kings. Some players like Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler scored runs, but the team could not defend the total. Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, started strongly with a big win over Chennai Super Kings. Led by Riyan Parag, they played well in both batting and bowling and will look to continue the same form.

GT vs RR: Weather Report

The weather is expected to be humid and partly cloudy, with only a 10% chance of rain during the match. As it is an evening game, there may be a cool breeze. This can also help fast bowlers a bit. The temperature is to remain around 26 to 32°C.

GT vs RR: Narendra Modi Stadium Stats (T20s)

• Matches played: 38
  
• Average 1st innings score: 183
  
• Average 2nd innings score: 168
  
• Win batting first: 61%
  
• Win bowling first: 39%
  
• Highest total: 243/5 (PBKS vs GT)
  
• Lowest total: 89/10 (GT vs DC)
  
• Highest chase: 207/7 (KKR vs GT)
  
• Lowest total defended: 168/7 (KKR vs RR)

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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