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Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals, Qualifier 2, IPL 2026 – Match Previe This is do-or-die cricket at its finest. The winner of Qualifier 2 advances to the IPL 2026 final against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru, while the loser’s journey ends here. Gujarat Titans, who finished second on the points table, suffered a crushing 92-run defeat to RCB in Qualifier 1 after posting a mammoth 254/5. Rajasthan Royals, who finished fourth with 16 points, stormed into this match with a commanding 47-run Eliminator victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad, chasing down 243/8 in the first innings.

The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium has emerged as one of the most batting-friendly venues in IPL 2026. Across five matches this season, the average first-innings score has hovered around 220 runs, with teams regularly crossing the 200-run barrier.

The surface offers consistent bounce and excellent carry, allowing batters to play through the line confidently. Earlier this season, a target of 223 was successfully chased here, proving no score is entirely safe. Fast bowlers may find early movement under lights, but once the new ball loses its shine, the pitch becomes increasingly batting-friendly.

Spinners have seen mixed results—some grip is available in the middle overs, but variation and slower balls work better than raw turn. With dew expected to play a factor in the night game, teams winning the toss will likely prefer to bowl first.

GT vs RR Match Details

• Match: Gujarat Titans (GT) vs Rajasthan Royals (RR), Qualifier 2
• League/Season: Indian Premier League 2026
• Date: Friday, May 29, 2026
• Time: 7:30 PM IST (7:00 PM IST toss) / 2:00 PM GMT / 7:30 PM Local
• Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh (Mullanpur)

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The tournament wraps up on May 31 in Bengaluru, featuring 84 league matches plus 4 playoffs for a total of 88 high-octane games.

League stage runs daily from March 28 through late May, with playoffs starting soon after—Qualifier 1 around May 24-25, leading to the grand final on May 31 at 7:30 PM IST

Conditions in New Chandigarh are expected to remain extremely hot, with temperatures staying above 40°C even during evening hours. Humidity levels will be moderate, and no rain threat is expected. The dry weather and firm pitch should assist stroke-making throughout the contest.

Head-to-Head Summary

Last Five Meetings:

1. 2026, Jaipur: GT won by 77 runs

2. 2026, Ahmedabad: RR won by 6 runs

3. 2025, Ahmedabad: GT won by 58 runs

4. 2025, Jaipur: RR won by 8 wickets

5. 2024, Jaipur: GT won by 3 wickets

Gujarat Titans dominate the overall rivalry, but Rajasthan have won two of the last four meetings, showing this fixture can swing either way.

Gujarat Titans: Team Analysis

Strengths

• Top-order firepower: Shubman Gill (385 runs) and Sai Sudharsan (378 runs) have led the batting charge

• Explosive overseas option: Jos Buttler has resurgence with 335 runs at SR 150+

• Spin bowling: Rashid Khan (10 wickets vs RR) is the leading wicket-taker in this matchup

• Pace attack: Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, and Prasidh Krishna offer variety

Weaknesses

• Middle-order inconsistency: After the top three, batting depth has been shaky

• Qualifier 1 collapse: Bowled out for 162 while defending 254 shows mental fragility under pressure

Key Players

• Shubman Gill (c): Team’s leading run-scorer, steady anchor

• Jos Buttler (wk): Explosive at No. 3, in good form

• Rashid Khan: Wicket-taker against RR, crucial in middle overs

• Sai Sudharsan: Consistent performer, 41-ball 57 vs PBKS recently

Rajasthan Royals: Team Analysis

Strengths

• Momentum: Crushed SRH by 47 runs in Eliminator, posting 243/8

• Batting depth: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, and Riyan Parag form a strong top order

• Death bowling: Jofra Archer and Sandeep Sharma experienced in pressure situations

• All-round options: Ravindra Jadeja and Donovan Ferreira provide balance

Weaknesses

• Inconsistent away form: Struggled at some venues during league stage

• Middle-over spin vulnerability: Can get stranded against quality spinners

Key Players

• Yashasvi Jaiswal: Aggressive opener, set player

• Riyan Parag (c): Captain leading from the front

• Jofra Archer: Pace and death-over specialist

• Vaibhav Suryavanshi: Young talent, playing first Eliminator

Probable Playing XI

Gujarat Titans:
Probable XI: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Nishant Sindhu, Jason Holder, Shahrukh Khan, Rashid Khan, Kulwant Khejroliya, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj

Rajasthan Royals:
Probable XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag (c), Donovan Ferreira, Dasun Shanaka, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Brijesh Sharma, Yash Raj Punja

This is a classic clash between Gujarat’s dominant head-to-head record and Rajasthan’s hot momentum. GT have won 7 of 10 meetings, but RR enter this match riding high after a 47-run Eliminator victory and a 6-run win over GT earlier this season.

The Mullanpur pitch heavily favors batting, with averages around 220. Gujarat’s top order (Gill, Sudharsan, Buttler) has the firepower to post 220+, but their middle order has shown fragility. Rajasthan’s batting depth and Jofra Archer’s death bowling could prove decisive in a high-scoring thriller.

Prediction: Rajasthan Royals edge Gujarat Titans by 15–20 runs. RR’s momentum, combined with GT’s Qualifier 1 mental collapse and Rajasthan’s superior chase experience at this venue, makes them slight favorites. Expected score: 225+ in first innings, with RR chasing it down comfortably under lights.