IPL 2026

Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals – IPL 2026 Match Preview, Live Score & Prediction

Match 9 of IPL 2026 brings together two competitive sides as Gujarat Titans host Rajasthan Royals at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on 4 April 2026. For fans tracking the IPL 2026 live score from the very first ball, this promises to be a captivating contest between Shubman Gill’s strong home outfit and a Rajasthan Royals side brimming with explosive batting talent. The Narendra Modi Stadium, the world’s largest cricket venue, adds extra grandeur to what is already a blockbuster IPL 2026 fixture.

Rajasthan Royals, led by the energetic Riyan Parag and guided by legendary coach Kumar Sangakkara, will be looking to make a statement after their early campaign matches. Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans, backed by the tactical nous of coach Ashish Nehra, will fancy their chances on a familiar Ahmedabad pitch. Fans searching for the live IPL score can follow every delivery, wicket, and partnership in real time right here on ipl-score.in.


Match Info

TeamsDateTime (IST)Venue
Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan RoyalsSaturday, 4 April 20267:30 PM IST (2:00 PM GMT)Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

Live Score Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals

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Team Comparison

AttributeGujarat TitansRajasthan Royals
CaptainShubman GillRiyan Parag
CoachAshish NehraKumar Sangakkara
Home VenueNarendra Modi Stadium, AhmedabadSawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
Key StrengthBalanced batting depth, world-class spin in Rashid KhanExplosive top order, potent pace attack
Batting DepthShubman Gill, Jos Buttler, Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh KhanYashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravindra Jadeja
Bowling ArsenalRashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Washington SundarJofra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja

Gujarat Titans enter this IPL 2026 match preview with the advantage of playing at their home fortress in Ahmedabad. Under Ashish Nehra’s calm and structured coaching, the Titans have consistently built squads that are difficult to beat at home. Shubman Gill brings class and consistency at the top of the order, while Jos Buttler adds an explosive international dimension. The spin bowling combination of Rashid Khan and Washington Sundar gives Gujarat a potent threat in the middle overs, and Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj offer genuine pace up front.

Rajasthan Royals are no strangers to high-stakes IPL fixtures. With Kumar Sangakkara, arguably the finest batting mind in world cricket, at the helm as Director of Cricket, the Royals are a well-drilled unit. Yashasvi Jaiswal’s blistering form at the top alongside captain Riyan Parag’s aggressive stroke play makes their batting line-up formidable. The Royals’ bowling attack, spearheaded by Jofra Archer’s raw pace and Ravi Bishnoi’s creative leg-spin, has the capacity to exploit any surface. Ravindra Jadeja adds genuine all-round balance with both bat and ball.


Key Players to Watch

Gujarat Titans

  • Shubman Gill (Batter) – The GT captain is in sensational batting form and thrives in conditions at Narendra Modi Stadium, capable of anchoring a big innings or setting an electric tempo at the top.
  • Rashid Khan (Bowler) – The Afghan leg-spin wizard remains one of the most dangerous bowlers in T20 cricket, difficult to read and lethal in the middle overs where he can strangle the Royals’ run chase.
  • Jos Buttler (WK-Batter) – The English wicketkeeper-batter brings a proven big-game temperament and the firepower to accelerate in the powerplay or finish at a high strike rate.

Rajasthan Royals

  • Yashasvi Jaiswal (Batter) – One of T20 cricket’s most exciting young openers, Jaiswal’s ability to take the game away from any bowling attack from ball one makes him the Royals’ most dangerous batter.
  • Jofra Archer (Bowler) – When fit and firing, Archer is a match-winner with genuine express pace, late swing, and the skill to extract wickets at any stage of a T20 innings.
  • Ravindra Jadeja (All Rounder) – A supreme T20 asset, Jadeja offers tight left-arm spin in the middle overs and can hit cleanly in the death, making him invaluable in pressure situations.

Match Prediction & Betting Odds

Our Prediction: Gujarat Titans to win (slight favourites)

Playing at the Narendra Modi Stadium gives Gujarat Titans a meaningful home advantage in this IPL 2026 match preview. The pitch in Ahmedabad tends to assist spin as the match progresses, which plays directly into the hands of Rashid Khan and Washington Sundar. Shubman Gill’s form and the depth of Gujarat’s batting order make them the marginally stronger side on paper for this fixture.

However, Rajasthan Royals are never a team to be taken lightly. If Yashasvi Jaiswal fires at the top and Jofra Archer finds his rhythm, the Royals are fully capable of turning this match on its head. The result could very well depend on who wins the toss and whether they choose to bat or bowl first under the Ahmedabad lights.

Early Betting Odds (Indicative):

TeamWin Probability
Gujarat Titans~55%
Rajasthan Royals~45%

Odds are indicative and subject to change. Always check with your preferred bookmaker for the latest IPL 2026 betting odds before placing any wager.

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Gujarat Titans Full Squad – IPL 2026

NameRole
Shubman Gill (C)Batter
Glenn PhillipsBatter
Jos ButtlerWK-Batter
Kumar KushagraWK-Batter
Anuj RawatWK-Batter
Tom BantonWK-Batter
Nishant SindhuAll Rounder
Washington SundarAll Rounder
Mohd. Arshad KhanAll Rounder
Sai KishoreAll Rounder
Jayant YadavAll Rounder
Jason HolderAll Rounder
Sai SudharsanAll Rounder
Shahrukh KhanAll Rounder
Kagiso RabadaBowler
Mohammed SirajBowler
Prasidh KrishnaBowler
Manav SutharBowler
Gurnoor Singh BrarBowler
Ishant SharmaBowler
Ashok SharmaBowler
Prithvi Raj YarraBowler
Luke WoodBowler
Rahul TewatiaBowler
Rashid KhanBowler

Rajasthan Royals Full Squad – IPL 2026

NameRole
Yashasvi JaiswalBatter
Riyan Parag (C)Batter
Shimron HetmyerBatter
Vaibhav SuryavanshiBatter
Shubham DubeyBatter
Brijesh SharmaBatter
Aman Rao PeralaBatter
Ravi SinghWK-Batter
Dhruv JurelWK-Batter
Donovan FerreiraWK-Batter
Lhuan-dre PretoriusWK-Batter
Ravindra JadejaAll Rounder
Sam CurranAll Rounder
Yudhvir CharakAll Rounder
Jofra ArcherBowler
Ravi BishnoiBowler
Sandeep SharmaBowler
Tushar DeshpandeBowler
Nandre BurgerBowler
Kwena MaphakaBowler
Adam MilneBowler
Kuldeep SenBowler
Vignesh PuthurBowler
Sushant MishraBowler
Yash Raj PunjaBowler

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When is the Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2026 match? The match is scheduled for Saturday, 4 April 2026, with a start time of 7:30 PM IST at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.

Q: Where can I follow the GT vs RR live score? You can follow the live match score IPL right here on ipl-score.in, with real-time ball-by-ball updates throughout the match.

Q: Who is the captain of Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026? Shubman Gill is the captain of Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026, coached by Ashish Nehra.

Q: Who is the captain of Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026? Riyan Parag leads Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026, with Kumar Sangakkara serving as Director of Cricket and Coach.

Q: What is the venue for GT vs RR Match 9 in IPL 2026? Match 9 of IPL 2026 will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the world’s largest cricket stadium.