The Gujarat Titans (GT) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) are gearing up for their IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 match on May 29 at Mullanpur. RR’s bold batting style and GT’s solid bowling skills will determine which team secures the last place in the final against RCB. Here’s the detailed analysis of this GT vs RR match prediction.
Match Preview
| Detail | Information |
| Match | Gujarat Titans (GT) vs Rajasthan Royals (RR) (Qualifier 2) |
| Date | May 29, 2026 |
| Venue | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh |
| Capacity | ~ 38,000 seats |
| GT Captain | Shubman Gill |
| RR Captain | Riyan Parag |
| Ticketing | Available via BookMyShow, District by Zomato and official franchise websites |
| Broadcast & Streaming (India) | Star Sports Network and JioHotstar (digital) |
| International Broadcast | Willow TV (USA/Canada), Sky Sports (UK/NZ), Fox Cricket (Australia), SuperSport (South Africa), ICC.tv (select regions) |
The Gujarat Titans (GT) are preparing to take on the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Qualifier 2 of the 73 matches in IPL 2026 which will be held in Mullanpur on May 29. GT under the captaincy of Shubman Gill are looking to recover from a difficult defeat against RCB. RR boosted by Sanju Samson’s leadership and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s impressive batting record are brimming with confidence after their victory over SRH.
Pitch, Ground & Weather Conditions
The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur is known as a batting-friendly venue with consistent bounce and a quick outfield.
- Boundaries are short (64-75m straight and 60-67m square) encouraging stroke play and big hitting.
- Average first‑innings scores are around 190-195 with par totals around 210-220.
- Pacers have dominated recently and are especially effective in the Powerplay.
- Hot and dry, Evening temperatures will be 32-34°C with humidity around 41-48%.
- No rain expected and dew makes chasing easier.
Head-to-Head IPL Stats (H2H)
| Head to Head Metric | GT | RR |
| Matches Played | 10 | 10 |
| Wins | 7 | 3 |
| Losses | 3 | 7 |
| No Result | 0 | 0 |
Out of 10 matches, Gujarat Titans clearly hold the upper hand in the rivalry with 7 wins, while Rajasthan Royals have managed 3 victories. For a deeper breakdown of their head-to-head record and match details, check out the GT vs RR Head to Head.
Players to Watch Out
This high-stakes Qualifier 2 features explosive openers, reliable middle-order anchors and bowlers who can change the game.
Gujarat Titans (GT) – Key Players
| Player | Reason |
| Shubman Gill (C) | Skipper and consistency as a top-order run scorer. |
| Sai Sudharsan | Consistent top‑order support. |
| Jos Buttler | Explosive opener. |
| Rashid Khan | Deliver breakthroughs in middle overs and dangerous lower-order hitter. |
| Kagiso Rabada | Pace spearhead and dangerous with new ball. |
| Mohammed Siraj | Effective in powerplay and with the new ball. |
Rajasthan Royals (RR) – Key Players
| Player | Reason |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | Teenage sensation and fearless in powerplay. |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | Aggressive opener and reliable on bouncy tracks. |
| Riyan Parag (C) | Skipper, all-rounder with tactical leadership. |
| Dhruv Jurel | Dependable lower‑order finisher, stabilizes middle order. |
| Jofra Archer | Wicket-taker in both Powerplay and death overs. |
| Ravindra Jadeja | Veteran all-rounder and adds balance. |
Match Prediction – Who Will Win GT vs RR IPL Match?
GT rely heavily on their powerful top order featuring Gill, Sudharsan, Buttler and Miller, supported by Rashid Khan’s spin and Rabada’s pace. However, their middle order and death bowling have been inconsistent. On the other hand, RR counters with the bold opening duo of Sooryavanshi and Jaiswal, followed by Samson and Parag anchoring the middle order. Their bowling attack is spearheaded by Archer, Boult and Burger with Jadeja and Hasaranga adding spin support. Dew will be significant and will make it easier to chase under the lights. RR comes in with momentum after winning three games in a row while GT is trying to bounce back from a tough loss.
Prediction: Rajasthan Royals have a slight edge with form and momentum but Gujarat Titans’ batting depth and spin power keep it almost even.
