IPL 2026 Showdown: Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals at Narendra Modi Stadium
In a highly anticipated encounter of the Indian Premier League 2026, the Gujarat Titans, captained by Shubman Gill, are set to battle Riyan Parag's Rajasthan Royals this Saturday at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This match promises intense cricketing action as both teams vie for crucial points early in the season.
Team Form and Momentum
The Gujarat Titans had a disappointing start to their IPL 2026 campaign, suffering a narrow three-wicket defeat against the Punjab Kings. Eager to bounce back, they will be determined to register their first victory of the season and gain momentum. On the other hand, the Rajasthan Royals enter this clash with significant confidence after securing an emphatic win over the Chennai Super Kings in Guwahati, showcasing their strong form and team cohesion.
Head-to-Head Record and Historical Context
The rivalry between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals has been largely dominated by the Titans. In the eight matches played so far, Gujarat Titans have emerged victorious six times, while Rajasthan Royals have managed only two wins. A memorable moment in this rivalry was the IPL 2022 final, held at the same Narendra Modi Stadium, where Gujarat Titans clinched the title with a comfortable seven-wicket triumph.
However, in their most recent meeting, Rajasthan Royals delivered a stunning performance. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed a blistering century, scoring 101 runs off just 38 balls, to power his side to a 210-run chase in under 16 overs at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. This highlights the Royals' potential to upset the Titans despite the historical record.
Match Details: Time, Date, and Venue
The GT vs RR IPL 2026 match will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Scheduled for Saturday, April 4, the match will commence at 7:30 PM IST, with the toss taking place at 7:00 PM IST. Fans can catch the live broadcast on the Star Sports Network for television viewing, while online streaming will be available via the JioHotstar app in India.
Squad Lists and Probable Playing XIs
Gujarat Titans Squad: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (w), Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Ashok Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Jason Holder, Jayant Yadav, Manav Suthar, Kumar Kushagra, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Ishant Sharma, Luke Wood, Tom Banton, Kulwant Khejroliya, Anuj Rawat, Arshad Khan, Gurnoor Brar, Nishant Sindhu.
Rajasthan Royals Squad: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (w), Riyan Parag (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi, Brijesh Sharma, Donovan Ferreira, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Ravi Singh, Sushant Mishra, Tushar Deshpande, Adam Milne, Dasun Shanaka, Kuldeep Sen, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Shubham Dubey, Kwena Maphaka, Vignesh Puthur, Aman Rao Perala.
Probable Playing XIs:
- Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (capt), B Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, M Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada or Jason Holder, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj, Ashok Sharma.
- Rajasthan Royals: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag (capt), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi, Brijesh Sharma.
Narendra Modi Stadium Records and Statistics
The venue for this clash, Narendra Modi Stadium, has a rich history in IPL matches. Key records include:
- Highest team total: 243/5 by Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans in 2025.
- Lowest team total: 89/10 by Gujarat Titans vs Delhi Capitals in 2024.
- Highest individual score: 129 by Shubman Gill (GT) against Mumbai Indians in 2023.
- Best bowling figures: 5/10 by Mohit Sharma (GT) against Mumbai Indians in 2023.
- Highest partnership: 210 by Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan (GT) for the first wicket against Chennai Super Kings in 2024.
- Win rate batting first: 70% (7 wins, 3 losses).
- Average first innings score: 185.
- Average first innings winning score: 193.
With these stats in mind, the pitch conditions at Narendra Modi Stadium are expected to favor high-scoring encounters, adding to the excitement of this GT vs RR match. Both teams will be looking to leverage their strengths and strategies to secure a vital win in the IPL 2026 season.
