IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals Match Preview and Prediction

Gujarat Titans will face Rajasthan Royals in Match 9 of the 2026 Indian Premier League. The game is set to take place at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday, April 4.

Gujarat Titans Preview

Gujarat Titans began their 2026 Indian Premier League campaign with a narrow three-wicket loss to Punjab Kings last Tuesday. Despite posting a competitive 162/6 in their 20 overs, the Titans’ bowlers couldn’t contain the opposition, allowing PBKS to complete the chase with five balls to spare. The batting lineup also underwhelmed, with only Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler surpassing the 30-run mark, leaving room for improvement in the middle order. Looking ahead to their clash with Rajasthan Royals, Gujarat Titans will be keen to make a statement at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Stronger batting contributions and tighter bowling will be key if they hope to bounce back and secure their first win of the season.

Gujarat Titans Predicted XI:

GT: Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler, Sai Sudharsan, Glenn Phillips, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Washington Sundar, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada. Impact: Sai Kishore.

Rajasthan Royals Preview

Rajasthan Royals made a statement in the opening round of the 2026 Indian Premier League, crushing Chennai Super Kings by eight wickets with 47 balls to spare. With Riyan Parag leading the charge, RR will head into their next game full of confidence. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi impressed at the top of the order, while the return of Jofra Archer adds serious firepower to their bowling. Teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi stole the show with a whirlwind 52 off just 17 balls, and the Royals’ bowlers, Archer, Nandre Burger, and Ravindra Jadeja, each picked up two wickets, showing just how balanced this team can be.

Rajasthan Royals Predicted XI:

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Sanju Samson (wk), Ravindra Jadeja (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Jofra Archer, Trent Boult, Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma. Impact: Yuzvendra Chahal.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) vs Gujarat Titans (GT) Prediction

Rajasthan Royals head into their clash with Gujarat Titans as clear favorites under the leadership of Riyan Parag. The Royals’ strong top-order, featuring in-form batsmen like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, gives them the firepower to set or chase big totals. Considering their dominant performance in the opening match, my prediction is Rajasthan Royals wins.