IPL 2026: GT vs RR Head to Head, Pitch Report, Player Stats

In the 9th match of the 2026 Indian Premier League, Gujarat Titans (GT) will face off against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Saturday, April 4, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Gujarat Titans suffered a defeat at the hands of Punjab Kings in their opening match, where the host team comfortably chased down the target of 163 runs set by the visitors. The team led by Shubman Gill displayed some brilliant cricket; however, they must rectify their disjointed performance before the situation takes a turn for the worse.

Rajasthan Royals kicked off their campaign with a resounding victory against Chennai Super Kings in Guwahati. In the upcoming fixture, the Royals will play their first 'away' match of the season—a factor that, despite their strong start, could make things slightly challenging for them. The team captained by Riyan Parag will need to execute their strategies to perfection to ensure that the outcome remains in their favor this Saturday.

GT vs RR Head to Head T20 Record

GT vs RR Player Stats

Gujarat Titans (GT):

• Shubman Gill: He boasts an excellent record at this venue. In the previous match, he played a composed innings of 39 runs.
• Jos Buttler: Buttler will be stepping out to play against his former team (RR). He scored 38 runs in the previous match.
• Rashid Khan: His economy rate against Rajasthan is consistently impressive. His best performance against RR stands at 3/14.
• Prasidh Krishna: He appears to be in good rhythm with his bowling.

Rajasthan Royals (RR):

• Vaibhav Suryavanshi: The young sensation who grabbed headlines in the previous match by scoring an aggressive 52 runs.
• Riyan Parag (Captain): He will shoulder a significant responsibility as the captain. His highest previous score against GT stands at 76 runs.
• Yashasvi Jaiswal: Renowned for scoring runs rapidly during the Powerplay.
• Jofra Archer & Ravi Bishnoi: In the bowling department, Archer's pace and Bishnoi's googlies could trouble the Gujarat batsmen.

GT vs RR Pitch Report

Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium is not an ideal venue for teams that prefer to bat in the second innings. As observed during the 2025 season of the tournament, seven out of the nine matches played here were won by teams that successfully defended their first-innings totals. Fast bowlers are expected to find assistance here, while batsmen will reap full rewards for their shots due to the brisk pace at which the ball travels across the outfield.

GT vs RR Playing 11

Gujarat Titans (GT): 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

Impact Player: Prasidh Krishna

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

Impact Player: Donovan Ferreira

GT vs RR: Players Who Could Perform Well

Vaibhav Suryavanshi (RR)

It appears that, at this moment, stopping 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi is impossible. His attacking mindset right from the start makes him a pivotal player for the Royals. His opening partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal will be crucial in the upcoming match, where the young player is expected to take on an aggressive role, while the senior batsman is expected to play a slightly more cautious innings.

Mohammed Siraj (GT)

On the Motera pitch, fast bowlers—particularly in night matches—are likely to receive extra assistance. Under these conditions, Mohammed Siraj could prove to be a highly effective bowler; given his ability to take early wickets, GT will once again rely on this Hyderabad-born pacer to deliver a stellar performance during his four-over spell on Saturday.

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