It’s a double-header today, with this being the second match after DC vs MI. Rajasthan Royals will look to carry forward the momentum from their dominant win over CSK, while Gujarat Titans aim to find better returns from their middle order after a quiet outing with the bat.
Rajasthan Royals begin a new phase under Riyan Parag, focusing on smart, adaptive cricket. After a strong win over CSK in Guwahati, they now face a tougher test against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad, where the home side’s top order has dominated.
RR Probable XI:Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Donovan Ferreira, Jofra Archer, Sandeep Sharma,Ravi Bishnoi,Brijesh Sharma
Impact subs: Nandre Burger, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Ravi Singh,
Injuries/Unavailabilities: All players are fit and available for selection
Watch Live Streaming: Fans can watch the GT vs RR match live on the app and website of JioHotstar.
Toss Time: 7:00 PM
Pitch report: The average first-innings score in Ahmedabad last season was 215, and teams batting first won seven of nine matches there
Head to head: Gujarat Titans have a 6-2 lead over Rajasthan Royals, and have dominated them even at the Narendra Modi Stadium, holding a 2-1 advantage.
Gujarat Titans begin IPL 2026 with a defeat to Punjab Kings after losing control in both innings. They now look to regroup at home in Ahmedabad, where they face Rajasthan Royals, aiming to fix middle-order failures and sharpen their bowling execution.
GT Probable XI Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Kumar Kushagra, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Mohammad Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, Ashok Sharma
Impact subs: Glenn Phillips, Prasidh Krishna, Shahrukh Khan
Injuries/Unavailabilities: All players are fit and available for selection
Rajasthan Royals are focusing on ‘smart cricket’ under Riyan Parag, after a strong start in Guwahati, they face a tough test against Gujarat Titans, whose top order thrives at Ahmedabad, while Royals aim to adjust quickly.