Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals are set to face each other in match number 9 of IPL 2026. The game will take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Saturday, April 4. This clash is expected to be exciting, as both teams have started their campaigns in very different ways.
Gujarat Titans, led by Shubman Gill, had a disappointing start to their season. They played their first match against Punjab Kings and ended up losing by 3 wickets. The team posted a target of 162, which looked competitive at first. However, the bowling unit could not defend it successfully.
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Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler were the top scorers for Gujarat Titans. Gill scored 38 runs, while Buttler added 39 runs to the total. In addition, Prasidh Krishna performed well with the ball. He took 3 wickets and gave away only 29 runs.
On the other hand, RR started their season on a strong note. They won their first match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) with ease. The team chased a target of 128 runs in just 12.1 overs. This quick chase showed their strong batting lineup.
Notably, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi played an outstanding innings, scoring 52 runs off just 17 balls. His aggressive batting gave the team a solid start.
At the same time, Yashasvi Jaiswal remained unbeaten on 38 runs and finished the game calmly. With the ball, Ravindra Jadeja, Nandre Burger, and Jofra Archer performed well, as each of them picked up 2 wickets.
Since this is the first time both teams are meeting in IPL 2026, let's take a look at the GT vs RR head to head records.
GT vs RR Head to Head Records in IPL
Criterion
Stats
Played
8
Gujarat Titans won
6
Rajasthan Royals won
2
Tied/NR
0/0
Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals Highest Team Total In IPL
The highest team total in matches between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals is 217 runs. Gujarat Titans achieved this score during IPL 2025 in Ahmedabad.
GT vs RR Lowest Team Total in IPL
The lowest team total in the GT vs RR head to head records in IPL is 118 runs. RR were bowled out for this score in 17.5 overs while playing against Gujarat Titans in Jaipur.
Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals Highest Individual Score in IPL
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi holds the record for the highest individual score in GT vs RR head to head records. He scored a stunning 101 runs off just 38 balls on April 28, 2025.
Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals Best Bowling Figures in IPL
The best bowling figures in GT vs RR head to head records belong to Rashid Khan. He took 3 wickets while giving only 14 runs.
Most Runs In Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals IPL
Shubman Gill has scored the most runs in matches between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals. He has accumulated 332 runs in 8 innings. His strike rate of 136.06 shows his ability to score quickly and consistently.
Most Wickets in Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals IPL
Rashid Khan leads the wicket-taking chart in this rivalry. He has taken 10 wickets in 8 innings. His economy rate of 6.12 also shows how effective he has been in controlling runs.
Top Run Scorer of the last GT vs RR IPL Match
In the last match between these two teams, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was the top scorer. He played a brilliant innings of 101 runs off 38 balls.
Top Wicket Taker of the last GT vs RR IPL Match
Maheesh Theekshana was the top wicket-taker in the previous match. He picked up 2 wickets and gave away 24 runs.
Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals Form (Last 5 Match Win/Loss Record)
Team
Form
Gujarat Titans
L, L, L, L, W
Rajasthan Royals
W, W, L, L, L
Conclusion
In conclusion, GT vs RR head-to-head records clearly shows that Gujarat Titans have dominated this rivalry. They have won 6 matches out of 8, while Rajasthan Royals have managed to win only 2 matches.
Looking at the current form, Gujarat Titans are coming into this match after a loss. Meanwhile, RR are full of confidence after a strong win against CSK. Therefore, Gujarat Titans will aim to secure their first win of the season, while Royals will try to continue their winning momentum.