GT vs RR Playing XI: Predicted Lineups, Full Team News & Impact Players - IPL 2026 Match 9

Gujarat Titans (GT) will play their first home match of the Indian Premier League 2026 season at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Saturday, April 4. The Shubman Gill-led side will take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) and will hope to register their first win of the season in front of their home crowd in Ahmedabad.

Riyan Parag’s side started their campaign with a win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Meanwhile, the Ahmedabad-based team suffered a disappointing defeat against Punjab Kings (PBKS). Both teams will field their best possible combination to secure victory in Match 9 of the marquee tournament.

GT vs RR Team News

Gujarat Titans depend heavily on their top order to score runs. Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill, and Jos Buttler need to fire. The middle order looks slightly thin with Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, and Shahrukh Khan. The bowling unit looks settled, with Prasidh Krishna, Rashid Khan, and Kagiso Rabada.

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Rajasthan Royals will enter the match full of confidence. Riyan Parag will lead the side after their dominant opening win. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi form an exciting opening pair and are in excellent batting form heading into the clash.

IPL 2026, Match 9: GT Playing XI vs RR

Openers: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill

Gujarat Titans need a strong opening partnership to set a competitive total. Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill are expected to open the innings. Gill has scored 530 runs in 17 matches against Rajasthan Royals at an average of 40.77 and a strike rate of 130.54, including three half-centuries.

Sudharsan had an excellent last season, scoring 759 runs in 15 games at an average close to 55. He scored just 13 runs in the opener but will look to make a strong impact in the upcoming match.

Middle-Order Batters and All-Rounders: Jos Buttler, Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, M Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia

Jos Buttler, Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, M Shahrukh Khan, and Rahul Tewatia will strengthen the middle and lower middle order. Buttler has not been in great touch and needs to find form quickly.

Phillips has the capability to take charge in the middle overs, having struck 34 fours and 18 sixes in T20s this year. Shahrukh Khan and Rahul Tewatia provide important lower-order depth.

Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Ashok Sharma, Mohammed Siraj

Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada will lead the pace attack for Gujarat Titans. Rashid Khan provides leg-spin variety and picked up a wicket in the first game.

Ashok Sharma completes the pace attack, while Washington Sundar will support Rashid Khan with spin duties.

Gujarat Titans Playing XI:

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

12th Player: Prasidh Krishna

IPL 2026, Match 9: RR Playing XI vs GT

Openers: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Rajasthan Royals are expected to open with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Sooryavanshi smashed a 15-ball half-century against Chennai Super Kings, finishing the chase quickly. His recent form has been excellent, while Jaiswal can provide an aggressive start in the powerplay.

Middle-Order Batters and All-Rounders: Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravindra Jadeja

Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, and Ravindra Jadeja will form the middle order. Parag and Jurel bring stability while Hetmyer can add quick runs in the middle overs. Jadeja offers control with the ball and has picked up two wickets recently.

Bowlers: Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi, Brijesh Sharma

Jofra Archer will spearhead the pace attack after taking 2 for 19 in the first game. Archer has dismissed Gill three times in six IPL clashes, making this a key contest.

Nandre Burger picked up 2 wickets for 26 runs. Ravi Bishnoi, who impressed with 1 for 16, is the specialist spinner in the lineup. Brijesh Sharma and Sandeep Sharma give Rajasthan more reliable options.

Rajasthan Royals Playing XI:

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

12th Player: Donovan Ferreira

GT vs RR Impact Players

Prasidh Krishna is expected to feature as the Impact Player for Gujarat Titans. He delivered an impressive spell of 3 for 29 in four overs in the previous match. For Rajasthan Royals, Donovan Ferreira is an option to strengthen their batting lineup.

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