Gujarat Titans (GT) will take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) in match 9 of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. GT is looking to recover from a disappointing start, having lost to Punjab Kings by three wickets, while RR aims to build on their momentum after an impressive eight-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings. The last encounter between these teams saw Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a then 14-year-old, make headlines by scoring a 35-ball century, becoming the youngest centurion in men's T20 cricket. Sooryavanshi has continued to impress, recently scoring a fifty against CSK. He, along with Yashasvi Jaiswal, forms a formidable batting partnership for RR, supported by experienced players like Riyan Parag and Jofra Archer. In contrast, GT's batting lineup is under pressure, particularly with Jos Buttler struggling for form, necessitating contributions from Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan. The match will be broadcast live on Star Sports and streamed on the JioHotstar app.