The stage is set for a high-energy Saturday night in the world’s largest cricket stadium. IPL 2026 9th match of Gujarat Titans (GT) A homecoming chance in Ahmedabad for the likes, who are desperate to open their account after a narrow opening defeat, while Rajasthan Royals (RR) Full of confidence after a strong start to his campaign.
Shubhman Gill team at Narendra Modi Stadium punjab kings Is trying to bounce back after a bit of a letdown in its season opener against. Although the result was not as per his expectations, 39 more runs came from the captain’s side. famous krishna The brilliant bowling of 3 wickets gave some hope. The return to Motera provides a significant psychological boost, as the Titans have transformed historically the world’s largest stadium into an impregnable fortress. well educated in their top ranks Sai Sudarshanskilled Shubhman Gilland the explosive Jos Buttler, who will be playing against his former franchise, and the trio is considered one of the strongest in the league, and will be keen to take advantage of the home conditions. Although, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul TewatiaAnd washington beautiful Concerns remain regarding the middle-order, who lacked the necessary finishing spark in their previous outings. GT to ensure its first win in 2026 Rashid Khan Will need to rediscover his wicket-taking rhythm to counter the pace of the aggressive Royals batting unit.
Riyan Parag Under the new leadership of Rajasthan Royals, Rajasthan Royals have emerged as a new team coming off the back of a resounding 8-wicket win against CSK. The buzz around the team is their X-factor, young sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi The bowling attack revolves around , whose recent knock of 50 off 15 balls has taken the tournament by storm and made him the main threat to any bowling attack. In addition to the youthful enthusiasm, the Royals have found a rare balance that has eluded them in past seasons. Ravindra Jadeja The all-rounder is providing experienced stability in the slot and fits perfectly into a dangerous fast bowling unit comprising jofra archer and fire-breathers Nandre Burger included, RR finally looks like a complete, multi-dimensional bowling unit. As the match progresses towards the evening, Ravi Bishnoi The role of will be important; His bowling in the middle overs and ability to take important wickets before the heavy Ahmedabad dew arrives could be decisive in maintaining the Royals’ invincibility.
GT vs RR, IPL 2026: Match Details
- Date and Time: 4 April; 7:30 pm IST / 2 pm GMT
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
GT vs RR, head to head record in IPL
Gone to play: 8 | GT won: 6 | RR won: 2 | Any result/tie: 0
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium is expected to be a balanced surface, consisting of a mix of 70% red and 30% black soil, providing more true bounce and speed than traditional turning tracks. The batsmen are likely to enjoy the ball coming onto the bat, especially in the powerplay, while the fast bowlers can expect some early lateral movement. However, as the game progresses, the red clay can dry out, allowing slower balls and cutters to come into play. An important factor will be that significant dew is expected after 8:30 pm, which will make it difficult for the spinners to hold the ball and possibly prompt the captain who wins the toss to bowl first.
squads
Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (captain), Sai Sudarshan, Shahrukh Khan, Anuj Rawat, Kumar Kushagra, Washington Sundar, Manav Suthar, Rahul Tewatia, Nishant Sindhu, Jayant Yadav, Arshad Khan, Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Ishant Sharma, Ashok Sharma, Kulwant Khejroliya, Jos Buttler*, Tom Banton*, Luke Wood*, Glenn Phillips*, Jason Holder*, Rashid Khan*, Kagiso Rabada*
Rajasthan Royals: Ryan Parag (captain), Shubham Dubey, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Aman Rao, Dhruv Jurel, Ravi Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, Yudhvir Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Yash Raj Punja, Vignesh Puthur, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande, Sushant Mishra, Kuldeep Sen, Brijesh Sharma, Joffra Archer*, Luan-Dre Pretorius*, Donovan. Ferreira*, Kwena Mafaka*, Nandre Berger*, Adam Milne*, Shimron Hetmyer*, Dasun Shanaka*
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