The Indian Premier League 2026 continues with an exciting contest as Gujarat Titans take on Rajasthan Royals at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Both teams come into this match with different momentum Gujarat looking to bounce back, while Rajasthan aim to continue their strong start.
Predicted Playing XI: Gujarat Titans
Gujarat Titans are expected to stick with a strong top order while making slight adjustments in their middle order to improve stability.
Predicted XI:
Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Kumar Kushagra, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna
The Titans rely heavily on their top three, with Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan expected to provide a solid start. The presence of Rashid Khan and Rabada strengthens their bowling attack significantly.
Predicted Playing XI: Rajasthan Royals
Rajasthan Royals are likely to go in with a well-balanced lineup featuring a mix of young talent and experienced players.
Predicted XI:
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Yuzvendra Chahal
Rajasthan’s strength lies in their aggressive top order and a strong pace attack led by Jofra Archer and Trent Boult. Their spin options also provide depth in the middle overs.
Key Battles to Watch
One of the most exciting aspects of this match will be the contest between Gujarat’s top order and Rajasthan’s pace attack. Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler will face a serious test against bowlers like Jofra Archer and Trent Boult.
Another key battle will be in the middle overs, where Rashid Khan’s leg spin could go head-to-head with Rajasthan’s aggressive middle-order batters.
Pitch Report and Match Conditions
The Narendra Modi Stadium pitch is generally batting-friendly, with a quick outfield and good bounce. Batters are expected to enjoy the conditions, especially during the early stages of the innings.
However, fast bowlers may get some assistance with the new ball, making the powerplay phase crucial. As the match progresses, spinners could also come into play.
