Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans meet in one of the biggest playoff-shaping clashes of IPL 2026 as both sides look to strengthen their hold on the top four.
With 12 points each, this game at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium could massively impact the playoff race. Rajasthan Royals are trying to recover from a crushing defeat despite posting 225 in their previous match, while Gujarat Titans arrive with momentum after three consecutive wins.
The match also features several in-form fantasy options, including Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler.
RR vs GT match details
- Match: Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans, Match 52
- Date: May 9, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
RR vs GT pitch report
The Jaipur surface has turned into one of the better batting tracks of IPL 2026.
Two massive run chases this season - 229 and 226 - have shown how difficult it has become for bowlers
to defend totals here. The ball comes nicely onto the bat, the outfield is quick, and dew later in the night makes chasing even easier.
However, unlike pure flat highways, Jaipur still offers some grip for spinners once the surface begins slowing slightly in the middle overs. That could bring bowlers like Rashid Khan, Ravi Bishnoi and Ravindra Jadeja into play.
Expect another high-scoring contest, especially during the powerplay.
RR vs GT probable playing XI
Rajasthan Royals probable XI
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Dhruv Jurel (wk)
- Riyan Parag (c)
- Donovan Ferreira
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Shubham Dubey
- Jofra Archer
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Nandre Burger
- Brijesh Sharma
Impact Player: Dasun Shanaka
Gujarat Titans probable XI
- Shubman Gill (c)
- Sai Sudharsan
- Jos Buttler (wk)
- Nishant Sindhu
- Washington Sundar
- Jason Holder
- Manav Suthar
- Arshad Khan
- Rashid Khan
- Kagiso Rabada
- Mohammed Siraj
Impact Player: Rahul Tewatia
Fantasy cricket strategy for RR vs GT
This is the kind of Jaipur game where loading your fantasy side with top-order batters makes more sense than stacking specialist bowlers.
RR's biggest advantage remains their aggressive opening combination of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Both attack inside the powerplay and can exploit the flat conditions early.
For GT, the consistency of Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan has been the backbone of their campaign. Jos Buttler also becomes a high-upside fantasy pick because of his ability to dominate spin once set.
Among bowlers, death-over specialists like Jofra Archer and Kagiso Rabada still carry wicket-taking value even on batting-friendly pitches.
RR vs GT Dream11 prediction: Team 1
- WK: Jos Buttler, Dhruv Jurel
- BAT: Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- AR: Ravindra Jadeja, Donovan Ferreira, Jason Holder
- BOWL: Jofra Archer, Kagiso Rabada
Captain: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Vice-captain: Sai Sudharsan
RR vs GT Dream11 prediction: Team 2
- WK: Jos Buttler
- BAT: Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- AR: Washington Sundar, Riyan Parag, Donovan Ferreira, Jason Holder
- BOWL: Jofra Archer, Kagiso Rabada
Captain: Shubman Gill
Vice-captain: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
RR vs GT Dream11 captaincy picks
Best captain choices
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- Shubman Gill
- Jos Buttler
Best vice-captain choices
- Sai Sudharsan
- Riyan Parag
- Jofra Archer
RR vs GT match prediction
Both sides are evenly matched with the bat, but Gujarat Titans look slightly more settled because of their bowling depth and recent momentum.
RR's batting remains explosive, but their inability to defend big totals has become a concern. GT, meanwhile, have found multiple match-winners across departments.
Prediction: Gujarat Titans to win.
