GT vs RR 9th Match, IPL 2026 Match Prediction: Today Match Preview & Pitch Report

GT v RR Betting Tips

• Match Winner: Rajasthan Royals
• Top GT Batter: Sai Sudarshan
• Top RR Batter: Yashasvi Jaiswal
• Top GT Bowler: Rashid Khan
• Top RR Bowler: Jofra Archer
• Innings Condition Bet: Chasing Team

GT vs RR Betting Odds

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GT vs RR Match Prediction

After playing against Sanju Samson, Rajasthan Royals will once again be facing their former star play Jos Butler in the clash against the mighty Gujarat Titans who beat them in the 2022 IPL finals to win the cup in their first season. GT would like to redeem itself against RR after a loss against PBKS and RR would like to continue their momentum after beating CSK.

GT rely heavily on their top 3 of Subhman Gill, Jos Butler and Sai Sudarshan and RR will need to take a couple of early wickets to have an upper hand. At the same time, RR has great batting depth with their entire top 5 in form including Shemron Hetmyer who had a fantastic World Cup for the West Indies. GT also possesses one of the best bowling lineups in the tournament with Rashid Khan and Prasidh Krishna leading the line which will make it a closely contested match.

Tactics vs raw aggression will be the key battle as GT go into the game as bookmaker’s favorites with a massive head-to-head and home advantage.

GT vs RR Head to Head

GT vs RR Team Preview

Gujarat Titans Team Preview

Subhuman Gill will be battling for their first win of the season in the Narendra Modi Stadium. In the last game, Gill and Butler set a strong foundation but the middle order failed to add value as they struggled to a below par total of 162. The gritty bowling of Prasidh Krishna and Rashid Khan was their saving grace but it was not enough to win.

In this game, the Gujarat Titans will need Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar and Shahrukh Khan to step up and show why they are worth their price tags. Sundar has been shuffled up and down the order for GT and the Indian national team which, I believe has confused him of his role. Shahrukh Khan is also not in form, scoring with an average of 4.5 runs in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Tournament where his highest score was 7.

If this continues, GT must bring in Anuj Rawat or Jayant Yadav as replacements.

As for bowling, GT has one of the best line ups and benches in the league with Rashid Khan, Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma, Sai Kishor, Jayant Yadav and Luke Wood along with 3 other uncapped domestic players.

Gujarat Titans Predicted Playing XI

Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Sai Sudarshan, Washington Sundar, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Glenn Phillips, Mohammad Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kagiso Rabada

Rajasthan Royals Team Preview

Rajasthan Royals look revitalised under the new leadership of Riyan Parag with what looks like a tournament winning team if all players remain healthy. The big Sanju Samson sized hole has been filled up with the young leadership of Parag and Jaiswal.

Jaiswal and possibly the next great Indian batsman – Vaibhav Suryavanshi will want to repeat their onslaught in the powerplay which had made them perhaps the most aggressive opening duo in the league. The middle order still remains untested except Hetmyer who batted at 3 for West Indies in a successful T20 World Cup for him.

The return of Ravindra Jadeja has created a formidable spin tandem with Ravi Bishnoi where the former can also act as a finisher. The pace attack is led by Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger whose aim would be to take at least 2 wickets in the powerplay to dismantle the Titans.

If Rajasthan Royals bat first on the flat Narendra Modi Stadium pitches, you can expect a 220+ score.

Rajasthan Royals Predicted Playing XI

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Riyan Parag (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Brijesh Sharma, Jofra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi, Sandeep Sharma, Nandre Burger

GT vs RR Pitch Report

The Narendra Modi Stadium is currently seen as a batting paradise. Recent performances, including high scores in the 2025 season and the trend of the current 2026 opener, suggest a very fast outfield and a pitch that remains consistent throughout the 40 overs.

• Average first-innings score: 190–205
• Competitive total: 215+
• Dew factor: Yes

GT vs RR Weather Report

• Temperature: 24-34°C
• Sky Conditions: Partly cloudy
• Rain: 5-10%
• Wind Speed: 8-12 km/h

It will be a warm evening in Ahmedabad with high humidity, making the dew factor a primary concern for the team bowling second.

GT vs RR Toss Prediction

Captains at this venue have a strong preference for chasing due to the impact of dew on the white ball, which makes it difficult for spinners to grip and pacers to execute yorkers.

Toss Prediction: Bowl first

GT vs RR Winning Prediction

Gujarat Titans hold a psychological edge with a dominant 6–2 head-to-head record and the advantage of playing at their home fortress. Their balanced bowling attack, featuring Rashid Khan and Prasidh Krishna, is well-equipped to handle high-pressure situations.

Rajasthan Royals, however, enter with massive momentum after a clinical 8-wicket win against CSK, led by the explosive form of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal.

GT are the bookmaker’s favorites but RR have the edge with in-form players and batting depth.

Final Prediction: RR

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