IPL 2026: GT vs RR, Match 9 at Narendra Modi Stadium – Stats & player battles to watch
Narendra Modi Stadium IPL Stats (Source: X/@IPL)
Published - 04 Apr 2026, 07:45 AM• Read time - 12 mins
Gujarat Titans will take on Rajasthan Royals in Match 9 of the IPL 2026 on Saturday, April 4, at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Both teams got off to contrasting starts to their campaign as GT lost to Punjab Kings by 3 wickets.
On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals (RR) hammered Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 8 wickets. Having lost their opening fixture, Gujarat will aim for a fresh start at their home ground, while Rajasthan will look to continue the winning run to rise to the top of the points table.
Player battles to watch out for in GT vs RR, Match 9
1. Shubman Gill vs Jofra Archer
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Particulars |
Details |
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Runs |
16 |
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Balls |
19 |
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Fours |
02 |
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Sixes |
0 |
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Dismissals |
3 |
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Average |
5.33 |
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Strike Rate |
84.21 |
2. Riyan Parag vs Rashid Khan
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Particulars |
Details |
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Runs |
27 |
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Balls |
30 |
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Fours |
1 |
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Sixes |
0 |
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Dismissals |
2 |
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Average |
15 |
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Strike Rate |
90 |
3. Jos Buttler vs Sandeep Sharma
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Particulars |
Details |
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Runs |
97 |
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Balls |
49 |
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Fours |
6 |
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Sixes |
8 |
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Dismissals |
1 |
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Average |
97 |
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Strike Rate |
197.96 |
Narendra Modi Stadium venue overview
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Particulars |
Details |
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Match |
GT vs RR, IPL 2026 |
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Stadium Name |
Narendra Modi Stadium |
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City |
Ahmedabad |
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Time |
7:30 PM |
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Pitch Type |
Good |
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Toss Factor |
No |
GT vs RR IPL Stats at Narendra Modi Stadium
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Particulars |
Details |
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Matches Played |
3 |
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Batting 1st won |
1 |
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Batting 2nd won |
2 |
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Average first innings score |
175 |
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Highest score chased |
178 (179/7 in 19.2 ovs) by RR vs GT, 2023 |
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Pace Wickets |
24 (62%) |
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Spin Wickets |
15 (38%) |
Tactical Insight
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Particulars |
Details |
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Winning Score |
220-plus |
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Best Strategy |
Chase |
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Team with edge |
RR |
GT vs RR Head-to-Head record in IPL
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Particulars |
Details |
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Matches Played |
8 |
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GT |
6 |
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RR |
2 |
