The Gujarat Titans are set to take on the Rajasthan Royals in Match 9 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Both
teams will be eager to gain crucial momentum early in the tournament as the league stage begins to take shape.
GT, playing at their home venue, will look to capitalize on familiar conditions and the support of the Ahmedabad crowd. Known for their balanced squad and strong bowling attack, the Titans will aim to deliver a complete performance in front of their fans.
On the other hand, RR come into this contest with a dynamic lineup that boasts explosive batting and quality spin options. The Royals will be keen to put up a strong fight and continue their positive run, having shown glimpses of their potential in the early stages of the season. They are coming off after a thumping win over five-time IPL champions Chennai Super Kings in their opening encounter, and will enter this clash high on confidence.
The Narendra Modi Stadium has often provided a good batting surface, but it can also assist bowlers under lights, making the toss an important factor. With match-winners on both sides, this contest promises to be an exciting battle as IPL 2026 continues to deliver high-octane action.
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad: Pitch report
The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad in known to be batting friendly one. In it's short history, the stadium has seen some of the most high-scoring encounters in IPL history, including that epic IPL 2023 final between GT and CSK. The average first innings score of 177 runs tells us the nature of the pitch at the venue. So, we can epect a run-fest between GT and RR.
IPL Stats and Records at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
The iconic stadium from Ahmedabad has been a home ground for the Gujarat-based franchise since it's introduction to the league, and has hosted 44 matches so far.
| Matches Played | 44 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 22 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 22 |
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 20 |
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 24 |
| Matches With No Result | 0 |
| Highest Team Total | 243/5 – PBKS |
| Lowest Team Total | 89 - GT |
| Average First Innings Total | 177 |
| Highest Total Successfully Chased | 204/3 - GT |
GT vs RR: Strategies and Match-ups
Both GT and RR have one of the most settled squads in their arsenal. The two former IPL champions have faced each others eight times in IPL's history, and it has been a very one-sided affair. TheShubman Gill's side lead this rivarly with a dominating six-two head-to-head record.
On the other hand, RR are coming into the contest after their thumping win over Chennai Super Kings, at the Guwahati. Their batters, especially Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal form one of the deadliest opening pairs, and will be looking forward to bat on a flat Ahmedabad surface. But, they will be up against a very well-rounded GT bowling attack.
