IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals Face Gujarat Titans in Key Clash

In a crucial IPL 2026 match, the Rajasthan Royals face off against the Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium. With both teams eager for a win, the Royals aim for a strong total led by in-form players, while the Titans look to recover from their previous loss. The absence of captain Shubman Gill adds to the Titans' challenges. Discover the playing XIs and key match insights in this exciting encounter.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 4, 2026, 19:56 IST

Match Overview

Scorecard for Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans: The Rajasthan Royals are set to compete against the Gujarat Titans in a pivotal IPL 2026 match at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium. Rajasthan Royals won the toss and chose to bat first. They secured a significant victory against the Chennai Super Kings in their opening match, bowling them out for just 127 runs, with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scoring a remarkable fifty to lead the chase.

On the other hand, the Gujarat Titans are looking to bounce back after losing their first match to the Punjab Kings. A second consecutive defeat would make their path to recovery quite challenging. The Titans will be without their captain Shubman Gill, who has been sidelined due to a muscle spasm, leaving Rashid Khan to take over the captaincy.

Rajasthan Royals Aim for a Strong Total

RR Eye Big Score

With key players like Vaibhav Sooravanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal in excellent form, along with Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, and Shimron Hetmyer, the Royals are targeting a score around 180 runs, which would be a formidable total. Conversely, the Titans boast a strong bowling lineup featuring Rashid Khan, Mohammed Siraj, and Kagiso Rabada, promising an exciting battle between bat and ball.

Playing XIs for Both Teams

Rajasthan Royals Vs Gujarat Titans Playing XIs

Rajasthan Royals (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel(w), Riyan Parag(c), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma
Rajasthan Royals Impact subs: Ravi Bishnoi, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Shubham Dubey, Brijesh Sharma, Ravi Singh
Gujarat Titans (Playing XI): Kumar Kushagra, Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler(w), Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan(c), Kagiso Rabada, Ashok Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
Gujarat Titans Impact subs: Shahrukh Khan, Jason Holder, Manav Suthar, Anuj Rawat, Jayant Yadav