GT vs RR — 29 May 2026 — Match Preview: Pitch Report, Playing XI, Key Players & Prediction

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Published - 28 May 2026, 11:40 AM | Updated - 29 May 2026, 01:10 PM

Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals Match Preview Today: Pitch Report, Playing XI, Key Players & Prediction

📍 Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Chandigarh 🕒 07:30 PM IST Star Sports / JioCinema

GT vs RR Quick Verdict

Winner: Rajasthan Royals
Win probability: 56%
Best batter: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Best bowler: Jofra Archer
Toss strategy: Bowl first
Expected score: 208–232

GT vs RR Match Preview: Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals Full Analysis

Gujarat Titans will face Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 of IPL 2026 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on Friday, May 29. Gujarat lost Qualifier 1 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, while Rajasthan defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator.

The Shubman Gill-led team will look to recover from a heavy 92-run defeat in Qualifier 1. Meanwhile, Riyan Parag’s side will enter the match with strong momentum after securing a dominant 47-run win in the Eliminator. The winner will advance to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2026 Final.

The Mullanpur pitch is expected to offer excellent batting conditions once again. Rajasthan Royals depend on their explosive opening pair, while Gujarat Titans rely on the consistency of their top order. The team that handles the pressure better will secure a place in the final.

GT vs RR Match Details: Friday, May 29, 2026, 07:30 PM IST, Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Chandigarh — Live Streaming

Match: GT vs RR, Qualifier 2
Series: IPL
Date: Friday, May 29, 2026
Time: 07:30 PM IST
Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Chandigarh
Live streaming: Jio Hotstar
TV: Star Sports Network

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GT vs RR Toss Update & Impact: Toss Decision and Match Advantage

The toss could play a major role because dew may slightly affect bowlers in the second innings.

The captain winning the toss is likely to bowl first. Fast bowlers may receive slight assistance early on, but chasing becomes easier later due to the improving pitch and possible dew on this high-scoring surface.

Likely toss call: Bowl first
Par score (1st inns): 208-232 runs

Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals Fixture Snapshot

Date	Match	Result
29 May 2026	GT vs RR	Gujarat Titans won by 7 wickets
09 May 2026	RR vs GT	Gujarat Titans won by 77 runs

Why GT vs RR Match Matters in IPL 2026 Points Table

League positions and stats for both teams in this match. Numbers match the full IPL points table.

IPL 2026

N/R

PTS

Net RR

Last 5 Matches

Gujarat Titans

0.695

Opponent	Description	Date
Punjab Kings (PBKS won by 3 wickets)	Match 4	31 Mar 2026
Rajasthan Royals (RR won by 6 runs)	Match 9	4 Apr 2026
Delhi Capitals (GT won by 1 run)	Match 14	8 Apr 2026
Lucknow Super Giants (GT won by 7 wickets)	Match 19	12 Apr 2026
Kolkata Knight Riders (GT won by 5 wickets)	Match 25	17 Apr 2026
Mumbai Indians (MI won by 99 runs)	Match 30	20 Apr 2026
Royal Challengers Bangalore (Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 5 wickets)	Match 34	24 Apr 2026
Chennai Super Kings (GT won by 8 wickets)	Match 37	26 Apr 2026
Royal Challengers Bangalore (GT won by 4 wickets)	Match 42	30 Apr 2026
Punjab Kings (GT won by 4 wickets)	Match 46	3 May 2026
Rajasthan Royals (GT won by 77 runs)	Match 52	9 May 2026
Sunrisers Hyderabad (GT won by 82 runs)	Match 56	12 May 2026
Sunrisers Hyderabad	Match 56	12 May 2026
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR won by 29 runs)	Match 60	16 May 2026
Chennai Super Kings (GT won by 89 runs)	Match 66	21 May 2026
Royal Challengers Bangalore (Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 92 runs)	Qualifier 1	26 May 2026
Rajasthan Royals (GT won by 7 wickets)	Qualifier 2	29 May 2026
Royal Challengers Bangalore (Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 5 wickets)	Final	31 May 2026

Rajasthan Royals

0.189

Opponent	Description	Date
Chennai Super Kings (RR won by 8 wickets)	Match 3	30 Mar 2026
Gujarat Titans (RR won by 6 runs)	Match 9	4 Apr 2026
Mumbai Indians (RR won by 27 runs)	Match 13	7 Apr 2026
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RR won by 6 wickets)	Match 16	10 Apr 2026
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH won by 57 runs)	Match 21	13 Apr 2026
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR won by 4 wickets)	Match 28	19 Apr 2026
Lucknow Super Giants (RR won by 40 runs)	Match 32	22 Apr 2026
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH won by 5 wickets)	Match 36	25 Apr 2026
Punjab Kings (RR won by 6 wickets)	Match 40	28 Apr 2026
Delhi Capitals (DC won by 7 wickets)	Match 43	1 May 2026
Gujarat Titans (GT won by 77 runs)	Match 52	9 May 2026
Delhi Capitals (DC won by 5 wickets)	Match 62	17 May 2026
Lucknow Super Giants (RR won by 7 wickets)	Match 64	19 May 2026
Mumbai Indians (RR won by 30 runs)	Match 69	24 May 2026
Sunrisers Hyderabad (RR won by 47 runs)	Eliminator	27 May 2026
Gujarat Titans (GT won by 7 wickets)	Qualifier 2	29 May 2026

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Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals Qualification & Match Impact

The winner of Qualifier 2 will secure a place in the IPL 2026 Final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on May 31. The losing team will be knocked out of the tournament.

With a spot in the final at stake, both Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals must deliver their best performance under pressure in this crucial knockout clash.

GT vs RR Head-to-Head Record: Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals Stats

GT WINS 8

Total matches: 11

RR WINS 3

Team totals in IPL when these two have met:

GT totals

High 229

Low 119

RR totals

High 214

Low 118

Last meeting (29 May 2026)

GT 219 v RR 214

GT won

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Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals have faced each other 10 times in IPL history. The Titans hold a clear advantage with seven wins, while the Royals have won three matches.

Both teams won one match each against the other during IPL 2026. Rajasthan Royals secured a close six-run victory in their first meeting of the season, while Gujarat Titans responded with a 77-run win in the second clash.

In the last five head-to-head meetings, Gujarat Titans have won three matches, while Rajasthan Royals have registered two victories.

GT vs RR Team Form: Recent Performance of Gujarat Titans & Rajasthan Royals

Gujarat Titans finished the league stage with 18 points after winning nine matches. However, they suffered a 92-run defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Qualifier 1. Gujarat struggled badly while chasing 237 and were bowled out for 144.

Rajasthan Royals ended the league stage with 16 points. They recovered from a difficult mid-season phase and have won three consecutive matches. RR carried that momentum into the Eliminator, where they posted 243 runs and defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad to book their place in Qualifier 2.

GT — last 5 (completed)

Date	Match	Result
31 May 2026	RCB vs GT	Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 5 wickets
29 May 2026	GT vs RR	Gujarat Titans won by 7 wickets
26 May 2026	RCB vs GT	Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 92 runs
21 May 2026	GT vs CSK	Gujarat Titans won by 89 runs
16 May 2026	KKR vs GT	Kolkata Knight Riders won by 29 runs

RR — last 5 (completed)

Date	Match	Result
29 May 2026	GT vs RR	Gujarat Titans won by 7 wickets
27 May 2026	SRH vs RR	Rajasthan Royals won by 47 runs
24 May 2026	MI vs RR	Rajasthan Royals won by 30 runs
19 May 2026	RR vs LSG	Rajasthan Royals won by 7 wickets
17 May 2026	DC vs RR	Delhi Capitals won by 5 wickets

GT vs RR Player Stats: Top Performers and Key Numbers

Top Player Stats

(Based on recent match performances)

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi RR

776 Runs

Shubman Gill GT

732 Runs

Sai Sudharsan GT

722 Runs

Jos Buttler GT

526 Runs

Dhruv Jurel RR

515 Runs

Yashasvi Jaiswal RR

427 Runs

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi RR

231.30 SR

Arshad Khan GT

209.09 SR

Ravi Singh RR

200.00 SR

Tushar Deshpande RR

185.71 SR

Donavon Ferreira RR

179.10 SR

Shubman Gill GT

163.03 SR

Kagiso Rabada GT

29 Wkts

Jofra Archer RR

25 Wkts

Rashid Khan GT

21 Wkts

Mohammed Siraj GT

19 Wkts

Jason Holder GT

17 Wkts

Nandre Burger RR

14 Wkts

Jason Holder GT

7.67 Econ

Ravindra Jadeja RR

8.39 Econ

Mohammed Siraj GT

9.06 Econ

Rashid Khan GT

9.13 Econ

Washington Sundar GT

9.23 Econ

Yash Raj Punja RR

9.30 Econ

GT vs RR Key Players to Watch Today

GT vs RR Key Battles: Player Matchups That Could Decide the Game

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi vs Kagiso Rabada

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has dominated bowlers this season with his fearless batting and incredible strike rate of 242.86. Kagiso Rabada will look to use his pace and early movement to stop the young opener in the powerplay.

Shubman Gill vs Jofra Archer

Shubman Gill has scored 618 runs with excellent consistency for Gujarat Titans this season. Jofra Archer’s pace, bounce, and tight lines will test the Gujarat captain early. An early breakthrough could put Gujarat’s middle order under pressure.

Jos Buttler vs Ravindra Jadeja

Jos Buttler plays a key role for Gujarat in the middle overs with his attacking stroke play against both pace and spin. Ravindra Jadeja will try to slow him down with accurate left-arm spin. Rajasthan Royals will aim to dismiss Buttler quickly to control the innings.

GT vs RR Weather Report: Chandigarh Weather Forecast for Today's Match

Weather

few clouds

Temp

29.8°C

Humidity

51%

Wind

6.91 km/h

Clouds

20%

Weather impact

Mullanpur is expected to witness warm and partly cloudy conditions during the match. The temperature is likely to stay between 34°C and 26°C throughout the match, with humidity from 40 to 58 percent .

There is a slight chance of rain earlier in the evening, with precipitation expected to reduce during match hours. Winds around 27 km/h could help fast bowlers with movement in the opening overs. Light dew may arrive later in the second innings.

GT vs RR Pitch Report: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium Pitch Analysis & Stats

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium Boundary Dimensions: Square and Straight Length

Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Chandigarh. Pitch and conditions often shift through the innings; check the full pitch report for trends.

The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur has offered excellent batting conditions this season. The surface provides true bounce and good pace, allowing stroke-makers to play freely. Fast bowlers can get some early movement, but batting becomes easier as the innings progresses.

The average first-innings score at the venue in five matches is around 220 runs. Teams chasing have won three out of five matches this season. Rajasthan Royals recently posted 243 runs batting first at this ground against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator.

Full pitch report →

Based on last 5 completed T20 matches at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium.

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium Average Score and Wickets in T20 Matches

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium · T20

Average score & wickets

5 matches

230

Avg score

Avg wickets

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium Score Distribution: Low, Medium and High Totals

Score distribution (1st innings)

0 0 5

< 140 140-180 > 180

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium Pitch Behaviour: Batting vs Bowling Analysis

Pitch Batting Friendly Par 218 - 242 Confidence Medium

Batting-friendly 5 Bowling-friendly 0 Neutral 0

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium Toss Analysis: Batting First vs Chasing Advantage

Teams batting first have scored noticeably better.

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium Records: Highest, Lowest and Defended Scores

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium · T20

Scoring records

254

Highest team score

196

Lowest team score

243

Lowest score defended

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium 1st vs 2nd Innings Stats: Batting and Chasing Analysis

Per innings: average team score, total fours/sixes in that innings (averaged across matches), and wickets. Based on the last 5 completed T20 matches at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium.

1st Innings 2nd Innings

230 Avg score 213

17 Total 4s (avg) 19

15 Total 6s (avg) 11

6 Wickets (avg) 5

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GT vs RR Playing XI: Predicted Lineups and Team News

Bench

GT vs RR Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Tips, Captain & Vice-Captain Picks

Batting impact player: Batting Impact Player: Rahul Tewatia (GT) / Shubham Dubey (RR)

Bowling impact player: Bowling Impact Player: Prasidh Krishna (GT) / Sushant Mishra (RR)

GT vs RR Match Scenarios: How Gujarat Titans or Rajasthan Royals Can Win

Win Probability

GT 46%

RR 54%

Calculated from: Last 5 matches form (win%), venue win trend, H2H wins ratio, batting proxy (high score), and bowling proxy (low score pressure).

Bat First

RR Advantage

Chase