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🔴RR vs GT LIVE | Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals | IPL 2026 Match 9 | Live Score & Commentary

🔴RR vs GT LIVE | Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals | IPL 2026 Match 9 | Live Score & Commentary Welcome to our Live Ball-by-Ball Commentary and Score Updates for Match 9 of IPL 2026! The IPL action continues tonight with a massive "clash of the titans" at the world's largest cricket stadium. The Gujarat Titans (GT) are back in their fortress, the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, as they host the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in what promises to be a high-voltage encounter. The Match Narrative: First Home Game for GT This is the Titans' first home game of the 2026 season, and the "Aava De" spirit is at an all-time high. Gujarat, led by Shubman Gill, will be looking to capitalize on their familiar home conditions. However, the Rajasthan Royals, captained by Sanju Samson, have arrived in Ahmedabad with serious momentum. RR recently dominated CSK, winning by 8 wickets with nearly 8 overs to spare, signaling to the rest of the league that their batting lineup is in terrifying form. Venue & Pitch Report: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad Ahmedabad is known for providing a balanced contest between bat and ball. The pitch for tonight’s game is expected to be a fresh surface with good carry, which pacers like Trent Boult and Jofra Archer will look to exploit in the first few overs. However, as the sun goes down, the outfield becomes lightning-fast. Dew is almost guaranteed to play a role in the second innings, making the toss a potentially match-winning moment. Historically, teams chasing have had a significant advantage here due to the ball skidding onto the bat better under lights. Stat Attack: Head-to-Head GT has traditionally held the upper hand in this rivalry, winning 6 of their 8 previous encounters. Their most famous victory remains the 2022 Final at this very venue. RR has only managed 2 wins against the Titans, but with their current squad depth, they look better equipped than ever to flip the script. Key Matchups to Watch: Shubman Gill vs. Jofra Archer: Gill has struggled against Archer’s pace and bounce in the past. If Archer gets an early wicket, it puts immense pressure on the GT middle order. Rashid Khan vs. Sanju Samson: A classic battle. Rashid is the "controller" for GT, while Samson is one of the few batters who isn't afraid to attack the leg-spinner. Vaibhav Suryavanshi vs. Mohammed Siraj: The 15-year-old RR sensation is coming off a blistering 15-ball fifty. Seeing how he handles Siraj’s opening spell will be a treat for the fans. Probable Playing XI: Gujarat Titans (GT): Shubman Gill (C), Jos Buttler (WK), Sai Sudharsan, Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, Rashid Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ashok Sharma. Rajasthan Royals (RR): Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (WK), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Jofra Archer, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal. Disclaimer: This is a live commentary and score update stream. We do not provide live match video. For official video, please tune in to JioHotstar or Star Sports.