Gujarat Titans (GT) are all set to take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) in their first home game of the IPL 2026. For GT, this will be a shot at redemption after they lost their first match of the tournament to Punjab Kings (PBKS). Batting first, GT never managed to get going as they ended their innings with a modest total of 162/6 at the end of their 20 overs. Shubman Gill top scored with 39, while Vijaykumar Vyshak took three wickets for PBKS. PBKS pulled off the run chase with relative ease, as Cooper Connolly smashed 72.
On the other hand, RR started off their campaign on an impressive note as they decimated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their first game. Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger took two wickets each, as CSK were bundled out for 127. RR pulled off the run chase in just 12.1 overs, riding on a 17-ball 51 from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
GT Vs RR Match Details
- When: April 4, 2026
- Where: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- Toss Time: 7:00 PM IST
GT Vs RR Head To Head
GT have absolutely dominated their rivalry against RR.
- Played: 8
- GT Won: 6
- RR Won: 2
GT Vs RR Pitch Report
The Narendra Modi Stadium is generally considered a pitch that is conducive for teams batting second. In 2025, teams chasing won 7 out of the 9 games. Pacers will get assistance, and batters will get full value for their shots.
GT Vs RR Predicted Playing XI:
Gujarat Titans:
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:
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: Donovan Ferreira
GT Vs RR Match Prediction
GT are heavily dependent on their top three batters- Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, and Jos Buttler. However, all three are not in great form. Hence, the RR bowling attack will prove a big deal for them. This is where RR will make the difference and win the game.
