Where To Watch GT vs RR IPL 2026 Match 9? (Live Streaming)

Gujarat Titans (GT) take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match 9 of IPL 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on Saturday, April 4, 2026. Match starts at 7:30 PM IST (toss at 7:00 PM IST).

Watch the live telecast on Star Sports Network and live stream on JioHotstar (app and website).

GT are desperate for their first win after a three-wicket loss to PBKS in their opener. RR, on the other hand, arrive flying high after an emphatic 8-wicket demolition of CSK in Guwahati, where 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed a 15-ball fifty that has the cricketing world buzzing.

This rivalry has been heavily one-sided so far. GT lead 6-2 in 8 meetings, including a title-winning victory in the IPL 2022 final at this very ground. RR will be looking to change that narrative tonight.

GT vs RR IPL 2026 Match 9: Quick Details

How to Watch GT vs RR Live in India

Here are the TV Broadcasting and Streaming Platforms:

On TV: Star Sports Network broadcasts all IPL 2026 matches live. Star Sports 2 HD/SD carries English commentary for this match. Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada available on dedicated Star Sports channels. Accessible on Tata Play, Airtel Digital TV, Dish TV, and D2H.

Online Streaming: JioHotstar is the exclusive streaming platform. Plans start at ₹79/month (Mobile), ₹149/month (Super), and ₹299/month (Premium with 4K). Bundled access available through Jio, Airtel, and Vi recharge plans.

JioHotstar offers 12 language commentary, multi-cam angles, MaxView, and a vertical live feed for mobile viewers.

Current Form: How Both Teams Enter This Match

Here is the Info Regarding Current Form of Both Teams:

Gujarat Titans (Lost vs PBKS by 3 wickets)

GT posted 162/6 batting first against PBKS at Mullanpur. Shubman Gill (39) and Jos Buttler (38) contributed but neither converted. Prasidh Krishna picked up 3 wickets in the defence but it was not enough.

A tactical concern emerged: Siraj bowled only two overs and Prasidh was introduced late. Gill will need to manage his bowling rotations better on a flat Ahmedabad track.

Rajasthan Royals (Beat CSK by 8 wickets)

RR produced a dominant all-round display against CSK in Guwahati. Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger restricted CSK to just 127. Then Vaibhav Sooryavanshi exploded with a 15-ball fifty, helping RR chase the target in just over 12 overs.

RR’s bowling looks settled and aggressive. The combination of Archer’s pace, Burger’s accuracy, and Ravi Bishnoi’s leg-spin gives captain Riyan Parag real flexibility.

GT vs RR: Probable Playing XIs

Here are Probable Playing XI of Both Teams:

Gujarat Titans Probable XI

Jos Buttler (WK), Shubman Gill (C), Sai Sudharsan, Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.

GT’s pace trio of Siraj, Rabada, and Prasidh is arguably the best in IPL 2026. Rashid Khan adds world-class spin. The batting leans heavily on the top three of Gill, Sudharsan, and Buttler.

Rajasthan Royals Probable XI

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Riyan Parag (C), Shimron Hetmyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi, Brijesh Sharma.

RR’s opening pair of Jaiswal and Sooryavanshi is the most explosive in the tournament right now. Sooryavanshi, at just 15, already holds the record for the highest individual score (101) in this rivalry. Archer has a strong record against Gill: 3 dismissals in 19 balls, conceding just 16 runs.

Key Player Battles to Watch

Jofra Archer vs Shubman Gill: Archer has dismissed Gill 3 times in just 19 balls in this rivalry, conceding only 16 runs. Gill will need to survive the powerplay against Archer’s raw pace to set the platform for GT.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi vs Kagiso Rabada: The 15-year-old sensation against one of the world’s best fast bowlers. Rabada’s bounce and pace on the Ahmedabad track will be the toughest test Sooryavanshi has faced this season.

Rashid Khan vs RR’s middle order: Rashid has 10 wickets in this rivalry with a best of 4/41. His leg-spin in the middle overs against Parag, Hetmyer, and Jadeja could decide the match.

Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

The Narendra Modi Stadium is the world’s largest cricket ground and GT’s home fortress. It hosted the IPL 2022 final (GT beat RR) and the IPL 2025 final (RCB beat PBKS).

The pitch is batting-friendly with a quick outfield that rewards stroke play. Fast bowlers can get early movement with the new ball, but run-scoring generally gets easier as the innings progresses.

Chasing teams have historically done well here under lights. The toss winner is likely to bowl first.

GT vs RR Match 9 Prediction

Despite GT’s 6-2 head-to-head dominance, RR enter this match as slight favourites based on current form. Their bowling was devastating against CSK, and Sooryavanshi’s form is electric.

However, GT are playing at home and have a superior overall record at Narendra Modi Stadium. Their pace attack of Siraj, Rabada, and Prasidh will test RR’s aggressive batting approach.

If GT’s top three fires and Gill manages his bowling better than the PBKS game, this could be a close, high-scoring affair. Expect totals in the 170-190 range.

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Final Thoughts

GT vs RR at the Narendra Modi Stadium has all the ingredients for a blockbuster. Tune in at 7:30 PM IST on Saturday, April 4 on Star Sports (TV) or JioHotstar (streaming).

A 15-year-old phenom vs the world’s best pace attack. Archer’s dominance over Gill. Rashid’s 10-wicket rivalry record. And a ground where GT won their maiden title against this very opponent. This one writes its own headlines.