The clash of two young heavyweights in the GT vs RR Match 9 of IPL 2026 will take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on April 4. The match will begin at 7:30 PM IST, as both team captains, Shubman Gill of the Gujarat Titans and Riyan Parag of the Rajasthan Royals, face each other in a fierce battle on the high-scoring pitch of Ahmedabad.
GT vs RR: What Pitch Says?
The GT vs RR clash at Ahmedabad unfolds on a batting-friendly Narendra Modi Stadium pitch where runs usually flow freely. The surface offers good bounce, a quick outfield, and dew later, helping chasing teams. Scores above 180 are common here, showing its high-scoring nature.
Gujarat Titans created history at this venue by smashing 233 against the Mumbai Indians in the 2023 Qualifier. With flat conditions and big boundaries, batters dominate while pacers find early help, making this contest exciting.
GT vs RR: A Battle to Watch Out for Head-to-Head
The GT vs RR rivalry has quickly become one of IPL’s most exciting modern matchups. Gujarat Titans hold a strong edge, winning six of their eight meetings, while Rajasthan Royals have claimed two victories. In IPL 2025, the rivalry stayed intense as RR chased 209 to win by 8-wickets in one clash,
while GT answered back with a dominant 58-run victory after scoring 217. With Gujarat also holding the highest team total in this fixture, every encounter continues to deliver thrilling, closely fought contests.
| Total Matches | Won by GT | Won by RR |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 6 | 2 |
GT vs RR: Face-off to Watch Today
It is Jos Buttler vs Nandre Burger. Jos scored 38 runs in the last match against PBKS, while Nandre was fabulous against CSK, taking wickets at the right time and bowling line to line. This contest between the batter and the bowler will be a battle to watch out for today.
GT vs RR: Probable Playing XI of Both Sides
Gujarat Titans Probable Playing XI (GT)
- Sai Sudharsan
- Shubman Gill (C)
- Jos Buttler (WK)
- Glenn Phillips
- Washington Sundar
- Shah Rukh Khan
- Rahul Tewatia
- Rashid Khan
- Kagiso Rabada
- Ashok Sharma
- Mohammed Siraj
- Prasidh Krishna
Prasidh Krishna as Impact Player
Rajasthan Royals Probable Playing XI (RR)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- Riyan Parag (C)
- Dhruv Jurel (WK)
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Jofra Archer
- Nandre Burger
- Sandeep Sharma
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Brijesh Sharma
Dasun Shanaka / Shubham Dubey as Impact Players
GT vs RR: Match Predictions, RR has a Strong Edge
Both teams look balanced, but the Rajasthan Royals have won their last match and carry strong momentum into this contest. On the other hand, the Gujarat Titans lost their previous game against PBKS by a narrow margin, so they still appear confident, especially with the home-ground advantage. However, the team with better batting depth and more power hitters is likely to win. Based on batting strength, the Rajasthan Royals have a slight edge to win the RR vs GT match.
