Gujarat Titans (GT) take on the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Qualifier 2 of the IPL 2026 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh.
For GT, who lost Qualifier 1 to defending champions RCB, this match is a second chance to march straight to the Final and continue their title hunt. Meanwhile, Riyan Parag's Rajasthan Royals arrive with immense momentum, having secured their Qualifier 2 spot in dramatic fashion with an emphatic Eliminator victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad.
GT vs RR Schedule
Match: Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2026 Qualifier 2
Date: May 29, 2026
Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh
Captains: Shubman Gill (GT), Riyan Parag (RR)
GT vs RR Team News
GT will hope for a
strong start from Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan, who have been exceptional this season. The middle order will rely heavily on Jos Buttler and Rahul Tewatia to accelerate. On the bowling front, captain Shubman Gill will depend on his world-class pace attack. Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj will be tasked with providing early breakthroughs on a dry surface that offers consistent bounce, while Rashid Khan controls the middle overs.
The Royals expect an electrifying start from their openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who is fresh off a record-breaking 29-ball 97. Riyan Parag provides stability in the middle order, while Dhruv Jurel and Donovan Ferreira will take up finishing duties. Defensively, RR boasts a formidable unit. Jofra Archer act as the powerplay enforcer, while Ravindra Jadeja and Ravi Bishnoi will look to dominate the middle overs as the pitch can slow down during the later stages of the match.
GT vs RR Predicted Playing 11
Gujarat Titans (GT): Sai Sudarshan, Shubman Gill (C), Jos Buttler (WK), Nishant Sindhu, Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kulwant Khejroliya.
Impact Player: Rahul Tewatia.
Rajasthan Royals (RR): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Riyan Parag (C), Donovan Ferreira, Dasun Shanaka, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Brijesh Sharma, Yash Raj Punja.
Impact Player: Ravi Bishnoi.
