The Indian Premier League is getting more interesting for the fans. Rajasthan Royals are ready to go against the Gujarat Titans. This match will be played on 9 May at 7:30 PM IST at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
Rajasthan Royals are coming to this game after losing their previous one to the Delhi Capitals by 7 wickets. On the other hand, Gujarat Titans are coming to this game after winning their previous one against the Punjab Kings by 4 wickets. Both teams have 6 wins and 4 losses in 10 games. It remains to be seen which team among them grabs its seventh win of the season.
Rajasthan started the tournament with a bang but have not been able to continue the same. Three of their losses came in the last five games. But their next game against Gujarat brings a chance to regain momentum. They take the home ground advantage.
Gujarat remains the only team that has turned the playoff race upside down. Their performances have been similar to Rajasthan. But they stand below RR due to the net run rate. Against Rajasthan, Gujarat has shown strong performances in recent games.
RR vs GT Win Probability
RR vs GT Match Details
| Match | Indian Premier League 2026, 52nd Match |
| Date | Saturday, 09 May 2026 |
| Time | 07:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| Live Streaming (TV) | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming (Mobile) | JioHotstar |
RR vs GT Team Form – Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Rajasthan Royals
Rajasthan Royals started the tournament well but have lost three of their last five games. They need to get back on track. The home ground advantage could help them.
Their batting has some strong players. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has scored 404 runs in 10 innings at an average of 40.40. He has been a key striker for the team this season. Yashasvi Jaiswal has scored 312 runs in 10 innings at an average of 39. Dhruv Jurel has scored 290 runs in 10 innings at an average of 32.22.
Their bowling also looks good. Jofra Archer holds 15 wickets in 10 innings at an average of 21.26. His economy is 8.62. Ravi Bishnoi still holds 11 wickets in 9 innings at an average of 23.36.
The team has players like Riyan Parag who has scored 207 runs in 10 innings. They have depth in both batting and bowling.
Gujarat Titans
Gujarat Titans have regained their form at the right time. Over their last five games, the team has managed three consecutive wins and two losses. They are climbing up the table.
Their batting is led by Shubman Gill. He has scored 378 runs in 9 innings at an average of 42. But there is a key stat to note. Gill has scored 16 runs off 19 balls against Jofra Archer. Archer has dismissed him three times. This could be a big battle in this match.
Sai Sudharsan has scored 385 runs in 10 innings at an average of 38.50. He has been very consistent. Jos Buttler has scored 335 runs in 10 innings at an average of 37.22.
Their bowling is strong too. Kagiso Rabada holds 16 wickets in 10 innings at an average of 22.50. Jason Holder has taken 7 wickets in just 4 innings at an average of 15.71. Mohammed Siraj holds 11 wickets in 10 innings. Washington Sundar has scored 209 runs and also bowls useful overs.
RR vs GT Head-to-Head Record (Over-all)
| Total Matches | 09 |
| RR Won | 03 |
| GT Won | 06 |
| Draw/NR/Tie | 00 |
RR vs GT Probable Playing XI
Rajasthan Royals Predicted XI-
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Jofra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi, Sandeep Sharma, Kuldeep Sen
Gujarat Titans Predicted XI-
Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Glenn Phillips, Rahul Tewatia, Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
RR vs GT Toss Prediction
The Sawai Mansingh Stadium has hosted only one T20I. That game was won by the team bowling first. The first innings average score here is 164. It increases to 166 in the second innings. This means chasing might be easier. The toss winning team in the next game would likely choose to bowl first.
RR vs GT Pitch Report
The Sawai Mansingh Stadium pitch is good for batting. The ball comes onto the bat nicely. Bowlers need to be accurate to get wickets. The average score is around 165. Teams batting first will look to score over 180 to feel safe.
RR vs GT Weather Report
The weather will be very warm. Temperature will be between 28 to 40 degrees Celsius. Humidity is around 24 percent. Winds will blow at 14 km per hour. There is no chance of rain. The match will not be affected by bad weather.
RR vs GT Match Prediction
This is a very important game for both teams. Both have 6 wins and 4 losses. The winner will move closer to the playoffs.
Rajasthan Royals have a higher chance of winning because: they are playing at home. The Sawai Mansingh crowd will support them. Their batting has been strong with Sooryavanshi, Jaiswal, and Jurel in good touch. Archer is in great bowling form and has a great record against Gill. The home ground advantage gives them confidence.
Gujarat Titans can still win if their top order bats well. Sudharsan has been very consistent. Rabada and Siraj need to take early wickets. But Gill’s poor record against Archer is a big worry for them.
The home advantage and Archer’s hold over Gill are the two biggest factors. Expect Rajasthan to get back to winning ways in Jaipur. Rajasthan Royals will win this match.
RR vs GT Dream11 Team
- Wicketkeeper- Dhruv Jurel, Jos Buttler
- Batters- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan
- All-rounders- Riyan Parag, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar
- Bowlers- Jofra Archer, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj
Captain Pick- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
Vice Captain Pick- Sai Sudharsan.
