GT vs RR IPL 2026: A one-sided rivalry returns to Ahmedabad. From the standings, timeline, statistics, playing XI, and squad players to live score updates, head-to-head records, and match predictions for Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League on Saturday at 7:30 PM.
These two teams have already played their first game. But one comes up with a win, and the other comes up with a loss.
Gujarat Titans (GT) are currently in the seventh position with a -0.509 net run rate. Last year, GT’s top three productive batters gave them mileage.
This year, actually, they built up slowly against the Punjab Kings, which led to a low score. Not only that, but the middle order also didn’t bring that fire. Pace trio of Rabada, Siraj, and Krishna tried but couldn’t control PBKS.
On the other hand, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) have started well this year. Last year, they were at the bottom of the table. Now, RR is off to a good start. They should continue to play this way against GT.
And Rajasthan Royals (RR) currently lead the points table with a +4.171 net run rate. The duo of Yashasvi and Vaibhav gives stability in the opening slot. Parag, Jurel, Hetmyer, and Jadeja are in the middle, which looks solid.
GT needs answers. RR needs to prove last year was the anomaly, not the norm. On Saturday night, Ahmedabad provides the ideal setting for both.
Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals Standing (As on 3rd April, 2026)
| POS | Team | P | W | L | NR | NRR | For | Against | PTS | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RR | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +4.171 | 128/12.1 | 127/20.0 | 2 | W |
| 2 | RCB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2.907 | 203/15.4 | 201/20.0 | 2 | W |
| 3 | DC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1.397 | 145/17.1 | 141/20.0 | 2 | W |
| 4 | MI | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +0.687 | 224/19.1 | 220/20.0 | 2 | W |
| 5 | PBKS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +0.509 | 165/19.1 | 162/20.0 | 2 | W |
| 6 | SRH | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +0.469 | 427/40.0 | 364/35.4 | 2 | W L |
| 7 | GT | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -0.509 | 162/20.0 | 165/19.1 | 0 | L |
| 8 | LSG | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -1.397 | 141/20.0 | 145/17.1 | 0 | L |
| 9 | KKR | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -1.964 | 381/40.0 | 450/39.1 | 0 | L L |
| 10 | CSK | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -4.171 | 127/20.0 | 128/12.1 | 0 | L |
GT vs RR IPL 2026 Match 9 Details
| Match | Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals |
| Stadium | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Date & Time | Saturday, April 04, 07:30 P.M. (IST) |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals Head-to-Head Records
| Matches | 8 |
| GT Won | 6 |
| RR Wons | 2 |
| No Result | Nil |
| Home Advantage Index (GT) | 1.67 |
| Defensive Fragility Ratio | 0.68 |
Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals Pitch Report
The Narendra Modi Stadium has changed. What was once a slow, spin-friendly surface is now one of the high-scoring venues in the last IPL. First innings totals here regularly cross 200, and batters know it.
The pitch itself is a hybrid mix of 70% red soil and 30% black soil. Pacers clocking 150+ kph find some carry and take most of the wickets, but spinners face challenges on these flat decks. Seamers have accounted for roughly 70% of wickets in the last year here.
The boundaries are large: 82 meters straight and 73 meters square. What looks like a six often becomes a tough two-run. Win the toss. Bowl first. Simple as that.
GT vs RR Weather Report
On Saturday, the temperature recorded in Ahmedabad will be around 26-31 degrees Celsius. The humidity in Ahmedabad at the match time of the GT vs RR IPL 2026 match may have a relative humidity of about 24%. During the match, there can be winds as high as 20 km/h.
The air office has voiced some reservations over Saturday’s game, though. There is no chance of rain. The amazing weather aside, the cricket audience is looking for a full match.
GT vs RR Playing 11(Probable)
For GT
Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill(C), Jos Buttler(WK), Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Ashok Sharma, Mohammed Siraj
Impact Player – Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore/ Prasidh Krishna / Jason Holder
For RR
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Riyan Parag (C), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Shimron Hetmyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi, Brijesh Sharma
Impact Player – Shubham Dubey / Yudhvir Singh / Tushar Deshpande / Donovan Ferreira
Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals Timeline
| Date | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| April 14, 2022 | Gujarat Titans | 37 runs |
| April 29, 2022 | Gujarat Titans | 7 wickets |
| May 29, 2022 | Gujarat Titans IPL Final | 7 wickets |
| April 16, 2023 | Rajasthan Royals | 3 wickets |
| May 5, 2023 | Gujarat Titans | 9 wickets |
| April 10, 2024 | Rajasthan Royals | 3 wickets |
| April 9, 2025 | Gujarat Titans | 58 runs |
| April 28, 2025 | Rajasthan Royals | 8 wickets |
Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals Stats
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest centurion in IPL history in 2025, scoring a stunning 35-ball 101 against GT at just 14 years old.
- GT are the only team to win an IPL trophy in their debut season, beating RR in the 2022 Final.
- Hardik Pandya took 3 wickets and scored 30+ runs in that same final, one of the rare captain performances of its kind against the Royals.
- GT hold a perfect 3-0 record at Sawai Mansingh Stadium. RR have never beaten them at home in Jaipur.
- In 2025, RR chased down 210 in just 15.5 overs against GT, the fastest 200+ chase in IPL history.
GT vs RR Prediction
In eight head-to-head meetings, the Gujarat Titans have won six and the Rajasthan Royals just two. GT has a 2-1 record at Narendra Modi Stadium, which includes their memorable 2022 IPL Final win there.
But head-to-head records only tell half the story. Current form tells the other half, and right now it firmly favors the Rajasthan Royals. They top the points table with a net run rate of +4.171. Their batting lineup looks settled and dangerous. They also carry the confidence from a dominant opening win.
GT, on the other hand, is searching for answers. Their slow batting against the Punjab Kings, an underperforming middle order, and a negative net run rate of -0.509 create a concerning outlook for Saturday night.
Home advantage and historical records favor GT. Form and momentum favor RR.
Prediction: Rajasthan Royals to win.
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