GT vs RR Dream11 Prediction IPL 2026: The excitement of the Indian Premier League 2026 season shifts to the world’s largest cricket stadium as Shubman Gill leads the Gujarat Titans against a high-flying Rajasthan Royals side. After a narrow opening loss to Punjab Kings, Gujarat Titans will be eager to secure their first points of the season on home turf. In contrast, Rajasthan Royals, captained by Riyan Parag, come into this clash brimming with confidence following a commanding win over Chennai Super Kings. Their momentum has been further boosted by the sensational performance of 15-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. With a history of closely fought contests and a strong head-to-head rivalry, this Match 9 showdown at the Narendra Modi Stadium promises to be a tactical battle between two of the league’s most competitive sides.
GT vs RR: IPL 2026 Match 9 Details
| Category | Match Details |
|---|---|
| Match | Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals (Match 9) |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium |
| Date & Time | Saturday, April 4, 2026, 7:30 PM IST |
| Head-to-Head | Gujarat Titans 6 – 2 Rajasthan Royals |
| Last Meeting | Gujarat Titans won by 3 wickets (IPL 2025) |
| Broadcast & Streaming | Star Sports Network & JioHotstar |
GT vs RR Predicted Playing XIs
Gujarat Titans Predicted XI: Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.
Impact Player: Sai Kishore / Ashok Sharma
Rajasthan Royals Predicted XI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi, Sandeep Sharma, Nandre Burger.
Impact Player: Brijesh Sharma / Shubham Dubey
GT vs RR Dream11 Prediction: Best Fantasy Team for Match 9
The surface at the Narendra Modi Stadium is typically batting-friendly, offering good bounce and carry. However, fast bowlers can get some assistance early on, making the powerplay phase crucial. For fantasy teams, it is wise to rely on top-order batters and multi-skilled all-rounders.
- Wicketkeeper: Jos Buttler
- Batters: Shubman Gill (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (C), Sai Sudharsan
- All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Riyan Parag, Washington Sundar
- Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Jofra Archer, Mohammed Siraj
Fantasy Tip: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is a popular captaincy pick after his explosive 15-ball fifty in the previous game. For a safer option, Shubman Gill’s excellent record at this venue makes him a strong vice-captain choice.
GT VS RR Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today?
Despite having a strong head-to-head advantage (6-2) and home conditions in their favour, Gujarat Titans face a well-balanced Rajasthan Royals side.
The contest could largely be decided in the powerplay. If Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger strike early against the Gujarat top order, Rajasthan Royals will gain the upper hand. On the other hand, Gujarat’s familiarity with conditions and urgency to bounce back could play a decisive role.
With both sides evenly matched, this game is expected to go down to the wire.
Prediction: Gujarat Titans to edge out Rajasthan Royals in a closely fought contest.
