GT vs RR is back — and this time, everything’s riding on it. Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals meet in IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 at New Chandigarh on May 29, fighting for one last spot in the final. Check the GT vs RR head to head record, today match preview, and live score updates here.
The last ticket to the IPL 2026 final goes through New Chandigarh tonight — and it runs directly through a rivalry that has quietly become one of the tournament’s most compelling storylines.
Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals square off in Qualifier 2 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, with the winner earning the right to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the title clash. Lose, and the season’s over.
GT arrive here on the back of a humbling. RCB hammered them by 92 runs in Qualifier 1, with Rajat Patidar’s unbeaten 93 off just 33 balls helping RCB post 254 — the highest team total in IPL playoff history. That’s a lot to shake off in 72 hours.
RR, on the other hand, are riding serious momentum. They dismantled Sunrisers Hyderabad by 47 runs in the Eliminator, powered by teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s extraordinary 97 off 29 balls — a knock that had people genuinely questioning whether they were watching something historic unfold.
Historically, this fixture has been GT’s dominion. GT leads the head-to-head 7-3, with their most defining moment coming when they won the 2022 IPL final against RR by 7 wickets — restricting Rajasthan to just 130 in the process.
But RR have won two of the last five. Momentum is theirs. History belongs to GT. Tonight decides which currency actually matters in a knockout game.
Where to Watch GT vs RR IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 Match Details
| Match | Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals |
| Stadium | PCA New Cricket Stadium, Tira |
| Date & Time | Friday, May 29, 07:30 P.M. (IST) |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals Head-to-Head Records
| Matches | 10 |
| GT Won | 7 |
| RR Wons | 3 |
| No Result | Nil |
| At Narendra Modi Stadium | GT 1, RR 2 |
| At Sawai Mansingh Stadium | GT 3, RR 1 |
| At Neutral Stadium | GT 3, RR 0 |
Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals Pitch Report
The Mullanpur pitch is a paradise for teams chasing totals, as seen in IPL 2026. The grass cover lets pacers swing the new ball beautifully under the lights. It offers good carry, making life tough for top-order batters early on.
However, as the ball gets older, spinners find great grip and can choke the runs in the middle overs. The average score here hovers around 174-184 runs, but the dew factor makes batting much easier in the second innings.
Because of this, chasing teams have dominated and won almost every single game at this venue this season. Captains winning the toss will easily choose to bowl first to take full advantage of these evening conditions. Both GT and RR must watch out for the initial movement before playing their big shots.
Weather Report
On Friday, the temperature recorded in New Chandigarh will be around 26-31 degrees Celsius. The humidity of the GT vs RR Qualifier 2 IPL 2026 match may be about 43-58%. During the match, there can be winds as high as 33 km/h.
The air office has voiced some reservations over Friday’s game, though. There is no chance of rain. The amazing weather aside, the cricket audience is looking for a full match.
GT vs RR Qualifier 2 Playing 11(Probable)
For GT
Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill(C), Jos Buttler(WK), Washington Sundar, Nishant Sindhu, Jason Holder, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj
Impact Player – Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore/ Ashok Sharma / Shahrukh Khan / Kulwant Khejrodiya
For RR
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Riyan Parag (C), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Donovan Ferreira, Dasun Shanaka, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Brijesh Sharma, Yash Punja
Impact Player – Shubham Dubey / Sushant Mishra / Ravi Bishnoi
Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals Timeline
| Match # | Season | Venue | Winner | Winning Margin | Key Match Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2022 | DY Patil, Mumbai | GT | 37 runs | First meeting |
| 2 | 2022 | Kolkata | GT | 7 wickets | Qualifier 1 |
| 3 | 2022 | Ahmedabad | GT | 7 wickets | IPL 2022 Final |
| 4 | 2023 | Ahmedabad | RR | 3 wickets | RR’s first win |
| 5 | 2023 | Jaipur | GT | 9 wickets | Rashid Khan 3/14 |
| 6 | 2024 | Jaipur | GT | 3 wickets | Last-ball thriller |
| 7 | 2025 | Ahmedabad | GT | 58 runs | GT defense |
| 8 | 2025 | Jaipur | RR | 8 wickets | Sooryavanshi 100 |
| 9 | 2026 | Ahmedabad | RR | 6 runs | Bishnoi 4/41 |
| 10 | 2026 | Jaipur | GT | 77 runs | Rashid 4 wickets |
Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals Stats
- Gujarat boasts a formidable 70% winning rate over Rajasthan.
- Jofra Archer has successfully dismissed Shubman Gill three times in IPL history.
- Riyan Parag struggles heavily against Rashid, striking at a low 90.
- Mohammed Siraj maintained a tight 6.92 economy rate during the powerplays.
- Rahul Tewatia provided ultimate finishing value by striking at an incredible 350.
GT vs RR Qualifier 2 Prediction
In ten head-to-head meetings, the Gujarat Titans have won seven and the Rajasthan Royals just three. For the first time, they play at PCA Stadium against each other. Previous records say that GT doesn’t have good memories there. But RR has superb records in there. RR won 3 out of 3 games here, including a 49-run win against SRH at the Eliminator.
But head-to-head records only tell half the story. Current form tells the other half, and right now it firmly favors the Rajasthan Royals. Their batting lineup looks settled and dangerous. They also carry the confidence from a dominant Eliminator win.
GT, on the other hand, is looking for answers. Their powerplay collapse, batting against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, an underperforming middle order creates a concerning outlook for Friday night.
Historical records favor GT. Form and momentum favor RR.
Prediction: Rajasthan Royals to win by 20-25 runs or 2-3 wickets.
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