The **Indian Premier League** action heats up as **Gujarat Titans** take on **Rajasthan Royals** in a blockbuster **T20** clash. With **Rajasthan Royals** coming off a strong opening victory and **Gujarat Titans** desperate to bounce back from an early defeat, this **IPL** encounter promises massive fireworks.

### Match Details

* **Match:** **Gujarat Titans** vs **Rajasthan Royals**
* **Date:** 04 Apr 2026
* **Time:** 19:30 **IST**
* **Venue:** **Narendra Modi Stadium**, Ahmedabad

### Live Streaming & Broadcast Details

* Catch all the live action on **JioHotstar(App + Website)**
* Television broadcasts available on **Star Sport Channels**

### Weather Report

Ahmedabad will experience hot and dry conditions with temperatures hovering around **35 to 38 degrees Celsius**. There is **0% rain impact** expected during match hours. However, the **Dew factor** will be highly prominent in the second innings, making batting significantly easier for the chasing side.

### Pitch Report & Venue Stats

The **Pitch Report** for the **Narendra Modi Stadium** suggests an absolute batting paradise. The **average score is 216 runs**, indicating a massive high scoring trend. When it comes to bowling, **pace dominates** with **44 wickets** in the last five matches compared to just **19 wickets** for spin. Because of the heavy dew, **chasing is highly preferred** here. 

**Fantasy Takeaway:** Load your teams with top order batters and death over pacers who can exploit the conditions.

### Team Form & Head to-Head

**Gujarat Titans**

* Last 5 matches: L L L L W
* **Gujarat Titans** lost their opening match of the season and will rely heavily on their home advantage to find winning momentum.
* Head to-head record: Dominant history with **6 wins** against this opponent.

**Rajasthan Royals**

* Last 5 matches: W W L L L
* **Rajasthan Royals** won their first match of the season confidently and look extremely balanced in all departments.
* Head to-head record: Struggled historically with only **2 wins** against the hosts.

### Injury Updates & Player Availability

* **Kusal Mendis** and **Sam Curran** are **Injured** and unavailable for this fixture.
* The rest of the core players for both franchises are **Fully fit** and ready for selection.

### Probable Playing XI (Both Teams)

**Gujarat Titans**

Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, Sai Sudharsan, Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, M Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna

**Rajasthan Royals**

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Donovan Ferreira, Jofra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi, Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma

### Key Players to Watch

* **Shubman Gill**: The stylish opener scored a solid 39 runs in the first game and has a phenomenal track record at this venue.
* **Vaibhav Suryavanshi**: Smashed a brilliant 52 runs in the opening fixture and looks in prime touch at the top of the order.
* **Prasidh Krishna**: A lethal weapon in the death overs, bagging **3 wickets** in his last outing.
* **Ravindra Jadeja**: Provides massive all round value, having picked up **2 wickets** in the previous match while being capable of late order hitting.

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### Fantasy Picks

**Small League Safe Picks**

* **Jos Buttler**
* **Yashasvi Jaiswal**
* **Shubman Gill**

**Mega League Differential Picks**

* **Jofra Archer**: A massive threat with the new ball on a pace friendly deck, offering high reward potential.
* **Washington Sundar**: Can pick up crucial powerplay wickets and contribute handy runs, making him a smart differential choice.

### Match Prediction / Outlook

While **Rajasthan Royals** carry the winning momentum, the **Gujarat Titans** are a different beast at home. Given the high scoring nature of the pitch and the historical head to-head dominance, **Gujarat Titans** hold a slight edge to win this contest, especially if they chase.

### Disclaimer

Always check the **Final Playing XI** and **Toss** updates before locking your fantasy team. Player availability and pitch conditions can change at the last minute.

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