GT vs RR Today Match Prediction – IPL 2026, 9th Match Who Will Win?

In this GT vs RR today match prediction, we analyse match conditions, recent form, key players, pitch report, and possible match scenarios for the 9th match of the IPL 2026

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The ninth match of the IPL 2026 features the Gujarat Titans up against Rajasthan Royals at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on Saturday, 4th April. Rajasthan Royals started the tournament on a positive note, winning their opening match by eight wickets against Chennai Super Kings, successfully chasing a target of 128 runs in just 12.1 overs. Young sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored a brilliant 52 runs at a strike rate of 305 and helped his team to reach the target. The last time these two sides met, Suryavanshi shattered the record books en route to a 35-ball century in Jaipur.

On the other hand, Gujarat Titans had a tough start to the tournament, losing their opening match by three wickets against Punjab Kings. They batted first and posted a total of 162 runs in 20 overs. Shubman Gill was the top-scorer for Titans, scoring 39 runs off 27 balls, but their bowling unit failed to defend the target.

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GT vs RR Match Details 

  • Match: Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals, 9th Match

  • Date: 4th April 2026

  • Time: 7:30 PM IST

  • Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad 

  • Live Streaming: JioHotstar 

GT vs RR Weather Report

Temperature

22°C

Rain Possibility

00%

Average 1st innings Score

185

Best Suited For

Pacers (55%)

Pitch Report - Narendra Modi Stadium

The surface at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad has traditionally been favourable for batting, and the quick outfield rewards stroke play. The venue has seen a number of high-scoring encounters in the past.

  • Win Batting First: 62%

  • Win Bowling First: 38%

Average Scores

  • Average 1st Innings: 185

  • Average 2nd Innings: 170

Factor

Details

Pitch

Balanced 

Outfield

Fast

Boundaries

Medium

Avg Match Total

350–400

Overall

Batting friendly

GT vs RR Recent Form

Team

Last 5 Matches

GT

L, L, L, L, W

RR

W, W, L, L, L

GT vs RR Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 matches)

  • GT Wins - 6

  • RR Wins - 2

Top Batters to Watch – GT vs RR

  • Vaibhav Suryavanshi (RR): 52 runs in this tournament 

  • Shubman Gill (GT): 39 runs in this tournament 

  • Jos Buttler (GT): 38 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowlers to Watch – GT vs RR

  • Jofra Archer (RR): 2 wickets in this tournament 

  • Prasidh Krishna (GT): 3 wickets in this tournament 

  • Ravindra Jadeja (RR): 2 wickets in this tournament 

GT vs RR Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If GT bats first

  • Powerplay Score: 45–50

  • Predicted Total: 175–180

  • Match Result: RR to win

Scenario 2: If RR bats first

  • Powerplay Score: 50–60

  • Predicted Total: 190–200

  • Match Result: RR to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Team

Players

GT

Glenn Phillips, Jos Buttler

RR

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Shimron Hetmyer

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

Team

Players

GT

Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill 

RR

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag 

GT vs RR Predicted Playing XIs

Gujarat Titans 

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

Rajasthan Royals 

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Riyan Parag (c), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi, Brijesh Sharma

Why Rajasthan Royals is the favourite

  • Vaibhav Suryavanshi's recent form 

  • won the previous match  

  • Explosive middle-order

GT vs RR Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

Based on current form, team balance, and superior batting strength, Rajasthan Royals is the favourite to win this IPL 2026 match. Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Shimron Hetmyer are expected to be the key performers.

Prediction: Rajasthan Royals to win

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I am Bhupender Sharma, a cricket analyst, match prediction writer, and fantasy cricket expert with 7+ years of experience. I cover domestic and international cricket, global T20 leagues, and the Indian Premier League (IPL), and have previously worked with CricTracker, KhelTalk, and Sportsdunia.
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