IPL 2026: Complete Guide for GT vs RR Match in Ahmedabad
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
In Ahmedabad on April 3, the Gujarat Titans (GT), captained by Shubman Gill, are set to clash against the Rajasthan Royals (RR), led by Riyan Parag, in the much-anticipated Match 9 of the IPL 2026. This exciting showdown will take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Saturday.
After a close defeat against the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in their season opener, where they managed to score a respectable 162/6 but couldn't defend it, GT will be eager to secure their first victory. Their bowling unit faced challenges, enabling Punjab to chase down the total with five deliveries to spare.
On the other hand, RR enters this match riding high from a comprehensive victory over the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Guwahati. They showcased an all-around performance, bowling out CSK for just 127 runs and chasing down the target in a mere 12 overs. Key players like Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger excelled with the ball, while Vaibhav Suryavanshi made headlines with a stunning half-century.
Historically, the Gujarat Titans have dominated this rivalry, winning six out of their eight encounters against the Rajasthan Royals, who have claimed victory in two matches. The Titans won their inaugural meeting in April 2022, but the Royals triumphed in their latest face-off in April 2025.
Match Details:
Date: Saturday, April 4, Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Broadcast: The GT vs RR match will be available on Star Sports channels, with live streaming on JioHotstar.
Team Squads:
Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (C), Jos Buttler (WK), Kumar Kushagra, Glenn Phillips, Rashid Khan, Manav Suthar, Nishant Sindhu, Washington Sundar, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kagiso Rabada, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Jayant Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Ashok Sharma, Jason Holder, Tom Banton, Luke Wood, Sai Sudharsan, Rahul Tewatia, Arshad Khan, Anuj Rawat, Kulwant Khejroliya, Gurnoor Brar, M Shahrukh Khan
Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Riyan Parag (C), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Shimron Hetmyer, Dasun Shanaka, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Sandeep Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi, Adam Milne, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Tushar Deshpande, Shubham Dubey, Nandre Burger, Kuldeep Sen, Sushant Mishra, Donovan Ferreira, Kwena Maphaka, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Vignesh Puthur, Ravi Singh, Aman Rao Perala, Brijesh Sharma