Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals Prediction & Match Preview – IPL 2026, 9th Match
Match summary
Gujarat Titans host Rajasthan Royals at Narendra Modi Stadium on 4 April in IPL 2026. See our pitch, weather and expected-score preview and pick.
Match details
| Match | Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals, 9th Match |
|---|---|
| Series | Indian Premier League 2026 |
| Date | 4 Apr 2026 |
| Start time | 2:00 pm GMT / 7:30 pm local |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | Gujarat Titans |
| Toss pick | Gujarat Titans |
Matches in this series
Match preview
Gujarat Titans host Rajasthan Royals at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday, 4 April, in the ninth match of IPL 2026. The match starts at 7:30 pm local time, so it is played in evening conditions.
Gujarat, captained by Shubman Gill, have Jos Buttler, Sai Sudharsan, Glenn Phillips, Rashid Khan and Washington Sundar in their squad, with Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada and Prasidh Krishna among the bowlers. Rajasthan, led by Riyan Parag, can call on Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Sam Curran and Ravindra Jadeja, with Jofra Archer leading the attack.
The ground is fair to both departments, but conditions slightly favour batting. Pacers can use the new ball early, spinners may matter in the middle overs, and dew in the evening could make chasing easier. Our preview picks Gujarat Titans to win.
Narendra Modi Stadium usually provides a balanced pitch, with true bounce and a quick outfield that help batters reach 170–200 or more in T20s. Fast bowlers can get movement with the new ball, then the surface settles. Spinners come into play in the middle overs as it slows, and the large boundaries demand good timing. Dew can help chasing teams in evening games.
Ahmedabad should be warm at 7:30 pm, with temperatures of 30–33 °C, moderate humidity and mostly clear skies. Rain is very unlikely and a light breeze will have little effect, but dew is likely to settle later and favour the chasing side.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 175–195 | – |
| Second innings | 170–190 | – |
Gujarat Titans
Our preview picks Gujarat Titans to win at home and expects them to win the toss as well.
Toss pick: Gujarat Titans
FAQ
Where is Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals played?
The ninth match of IPL 2026 is at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday, 4 April, starting at 7:30 pm local time.
Who does our preview pick?
Our preview picks Gujarat Titans, and expects them to win the toss.
What total is competitive here?
A total above 185 is likely to be competitive, given the true bounce and fast outfield.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Line-ups not available yet.