The stakes could not be higher. Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals are set to fight in Qualifier 2 of the Indian Premier League at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur. The team that wins this match will go to the grand finale to face Royal Challengers Bangalore for the trophy.
Gujarat Titans were the most consistent team in the group stage. They finished in the top two. But they got a harsh reality check in Qualifier 1. Royal Challengers Bangalore beat them badly. Luckily, their good work in the league stage gave them a second chance. Now they have to grab it.
Rajasthan Royals had a bumpy ride in the group stage. They barely made it to the playoffs after a late slump. But they changed everything in the Eliminator. They beat Sunrisers Hyderabad in a big way to keep their hopes alive. Now they are just one win away from their first IPL final in three years.
Both teams have weak middle orders. Both rely heavily on their top batters. But the bowling attacks are what makes the difference. Gujarat has a more balanced and disciplined bowling unit. Rajasthan depends a lot on Jofra Archer. That could be the key in this high-pressure game.
GT vs RR Win Probability
GT vs RR Match Details
| Match | Indian Premier League 2026, Qualifier 2 |
| Date | Friday, 29 May 2026 |
| Time | 07:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur |
| Live Streaming (TV) | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming (Mobile) | JioHotstar |
GT vs RR Team Form- Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Gujarat Titans
Gujarat’s last five games: W, W, L, W, L. Their key strength is a well balanced bowling attack. Kagiso Rabada is the joint highest wicket taker in the tournament. He leads the pace attack with Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj. Rashid Khan controls the middle overs with his spin.
The batting relies heavily on the top three. Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill, and Jos Buttler are the team’s leading run scorers. When they all fail at the same time, the middle order gets exposed. Rahul Tewatia showed fight with a fifty in the last game. He will try to anchor the lower order again.
Rajasthan Royals
Rajasthan’s last five games: L, L, W, W, W. Their key strength is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. He is the tournament’s leading run scorer with 680 runs at an average of 45. He has a great record against Gujarat too, averaging 56 against them.
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Dhruv Jurel provide good support. But the middle order is weak. Riyan Parag, Donovan Ferreira, and Ravindra Jadeja have not been consistent. If the openers fall early, the team can collapse fast.
Jofra Archer is their bowling star with 24 wickets. Nandre Burger and Brijesh Sharma support him. The spin duo of Yash Raj Punja and Ravindra Jadeja have 19 wickets between them.
GT vs RR Head to Head Record
| Total Matches | 10 |
| GT Won | 07 |
| RR Won | 03 |
| NR | 00 |
GT vs RR Probable Playing XI
Gujarat Titans-
Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Nishant Sindhu, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.
Impact Sub: Kulwant Khejroliya / Sai Kishore.
Rajasthan Royals-
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag (c), Donovan Ferreira, Dasun Shanaka, Shubham Dubey, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Yash Raj Punja, Brijesh Sharma.
Impact Player: Ravindra Jadeja.
GT vs RR Pitch Report
The Mullanpur pitch is a pure batting paradise. The average first innings score is well above 200 runs. The surface is hard and flat. It gives good pace and true bounce. Batters can play their shots with confidence.
Fast bowlers get some early movement with the new ball. But once the batters settle in, it becomes a contest of hitting boundaries. The team batting first should aim for 225 to 230 runs to feel safe.
GT vs RR Weather Report
The weather will be warm and very humid. Dew is almost sure to play a big role in the second innings. That makes bowling hard for the team defending a total. No rain is expected.
GT vs RR Toss Prediction
Given how this pitch plays and the dew that comes in the evening, the captain who wins the toss will choose to bowl first. Chasing is much easier under lights.
GT vs RR Match Prediction
This is a do or die game. Both teams have weak middle orders. Both rely a lot on their top batters. But the bowling attacks are what separate them.
Gujarat have a more balanced and disciplined bowling unit. Kagiso Rabada leads a strong pace attack. Rashid Khan controls the middle overs. They have won seven of their last ten games against Rajasthan. That gives them mental strength.
Rajasthan have Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. He is the best batter in the tournament right now. He averages 56 against Gujarat. Jofra Archer can destroy any batting lineup on his day. If their openers fire, they can win any game.
The key battle will be Gujarat’s bowlers against Rajasthan’s openers. If Rabada and Rashid can dismiss Sooryavanshi and Jaiswal early, Rajasthan’s weak middle order will be under pressure. If the openers survive and score big, Rajasthan will be very hard to stop.
Gujarat’s overall squad depth and better bowling attack give them the edge in this high pressure qualifier.
We predict Gujarat Titans will win this eliminator and go to qualifier 2.
GT vs RR Dream11 Team
- Wicketkeeper– Jos Butler, Dhruv Jurel
- Batters– Sai Sudarshan, Shubman Gill, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal
- All Rounders– Rahul Twewatia, Ravindra Jadeja
- Bowlers– Jofra Archer, Kagiso Rabada, Nandre Burger
Captain Choice- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
Vice Captain Choice- Jofra Archer.
