Toss Decision and Team Lineups
Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag has won the toss and chosen to bat first in the Indian Premier League 2026 match against the Gujarat Titans. The decision comes after a thorough analysis of the conditions and team strategies.
Captain’s Comments and Reasoning
Speaking about the toss, Riyan Parag shared his thoughts: “We have been looking at the stats, and we have made a few tweaks which could help us batting first. I am glad to win the toss, and we will have to assess and adapt. Hopefully, we would be able to put up a score in the 200-210 range. We want to be flexible as a team.”
This approach highlights the team’s readiness to adjust based on the game’s flow and the conditions of the pitch.
Team News and Player Updates
Gujarat Titans’ captain Shubman Gill is unavailable for this match due to a muscle spasm. As a result, vice-captain Rashid Khan is leading the side. Rashid Khan mentioned that the team had planned to bowl first, as the wicket is fresh. He also expressed hope that Shubman Gill will return soon.
The team’s performance in the last game was commendable, and they are determined to bring their best in both batting and bowling departments.
Playing XIs
Gujarat Titans
- Kumar Kushagra
- B Sai Sudharsan
- Jos Buttler (wk)
- Washington Sundar
- Glenn Phillips
- Rahul Tewatia
- Rashid Khan (capt)
- Kagiso Rabada
- Prasidh Krishna
- Mohammed Siraj
- Ashok Sharma
GT Impact Sub Options:
– Shahrukh Khan
– Jason Holder
– Manav Suthar
– Anuj Rawat
– Jayant Yadav
Rajasthan Royals
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Dhruv Jurel (wk)
- Riyan Parag (capt)
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Donovan Ferreira
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Jofra Archer
- Nandre Burger
- Tushar Deshpande
- Sandeep Sharma
RR Impact Subs:
– Ravi Singh
– Lhuan-dre Pretorius
– Shubham Dubey
– Brijesh Sharma
– Ravi Bishnoi
Match Details
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Who won the toss today in the GT vs RR Match 9 IPL 2026?
Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag has won the toss and elected to bat first.
Q2: What was the toss time today?
The toss took place at 07:00 pm IST.
Q3: Why did the captain choose to bat first?
Riyan Parag has decided to bat first because he wants to put runs on the board.
Q4: Where is today’s match being played?
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
