GT vs RR IPL 2026: Teams announces their Playing 11, as RR wins the Toss and Elects to Bat First Against GT

GT vs RR match is being played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The game starts at 7:30 PM IST, with RR winning the toss and choosing to bat first. Rajasthan come in full of confidence after a big win. Gujarat are looking for their first win after a close loss.

Gujarat Titans lost their opening match to Punjab Kings by three wickets. They scored 162 for 6, which was not enough. Shubman Gill made 39, Jos Buttler scored 38, and Glenn Phillips added 25. Prasidh Krishna stood out with 3 for 29. The main issue was that after the top order got out, the rest of the batting could not finish strong.

Rajasthan Royals had a strong start. They beat Chennai Super Kings easily by eight wickets. Their bowlers, led by Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger, kept CSK to 127. Then Vaibhav Sooryavanshi played an explosive innings, scoring 52 off just 17 balls, and finished the chase quickly.

Gujarat have dominated this matchup overall, winning six of eight games. Rajasthan have won only twice. Gujarat also beat Rajasthan in the IPL 2022 final at this same ground. But in their last meeting, Rajasthan chased 210 in under 16 overs, with Sooryavanshi scoring a stunning century.

GT vs RR Playing XIs IPL 2026:

The biggest contest will be between Shubman Gill and Jofra Archer. Archer has had the upper hand so far, getting Gill out three times while giving away very few runs. Shubman Gill is close to 4000 IPL runs and has a strong record in Ahmedabad. He has over 1100 runs at a high average and strike rate. 

Another important face-off is Jos Buttler against Ravindra Jadeja. Jadeja started the season well with quick wickets, while Buttler is still trying to find form. In past games, Jadeja has dismissed him twice, and this middle-overs phase could slow down Gujarat if Buttler cannot score freely.

Yashasvi Jaiswal against Mohammed Siraj is another key battle. Jaiswal likes to attack early, but Siraj is strong with the new ball. If Siraj gets him out quickly, Rajasthan’s middle order will come under pressure.

The contest between Riyan Parag and Prasidh Krishna will be important in the middle overs. Parag has scored quickly against him before, but Krishna has been very effective recently, especially in controlling runs and taking wickets.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is the player to watch for Rajasthan. He has been fearless and explosive, with a very high strike rate in the powerplay. If Gujarat do not get him out early, he can take the game away quickly.

Here is a look at the team lineup of GT vs RR in the IPL 2026:

Weather and Pitch Report for GT vs RR IPL 2026

The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium is known to favor batters. It has a red-soil surface with true bounce. It helps players play shots freely. The outfield is quick, making it a high-scoring ground in the IPL.

So far, the results have been balanced. Out of 45 IPL matches, teams batting first and second have both won 22 games each. The average first-innings score is around 177, while the second innings average is about 164. Pacers have taken most of the wickets here, around 67%, while spinners have taken about 32%.

The weather is expected to be clear, so there should be no interruptions. The temperature will be between 26°C and 32°C during the match. Humidity will be high, and dew could play a role in the second innings, especially for bowlers trying to grip the ball.

FAQs

Q. Where is the GT vs RR match being played?

A. The match is at Narendra Modi Stadium and starts at 7:30 PM IST.

Q. Who won the toss and what did they choose?

A. Rajasthan Royals won the toss and chose to bat first.

Q. How did both teams perform in their first match?

A. GT lost a close game to PBKS, while RR won easily against CSK by eight wickets.

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