Rajasthan Royals will host Gujarat Titans at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Saturday in their IPL 2026 clash, with the tournament entering its business end.
The outcome of this fixture will have
a direct bearing on the points table and the playoff race, as fourth-placed RR aim to edge past GT, who are in fifth and closely trailing the inaugural champions.
Both teams currently have 12 points, with six wins and four losses from 10 matches each, and are separated only by Net Run Rate. As former champions of the cash-rich T20 league, RR and GT know exactly what is at stake at the picturesque stadium in the Pink City and are expected to go all out for victory.
Yashasvi Jaiswal
The youngster has seemingly come of age in terms of adapting to the needs of the situation, with Sooryavanshi at the other end opening the innings. Jaiswal’s measured approach, which still yields accelerated returns have been an important feature of the side’s campaign in recent years.
Jofra Archer
The seamer has led the RR bowling attack and played a crucial role in the side’s campaign in the ongoing season. The menacing English pacer’s raw speed and keen control will pose a challenge for Delhi’s batters, much like they did to the previous batter who stood before an incoming Archer delivery.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
The southpaw has demonstrated that he is a force to be reckoned with by taking the game away from opposition time and again the ongoing campaign. He has the power to win games single-handedly and will be looking to dish out more performances akin to his showings thus far in the season.
Kagiso Rabada
The Protea pacer played a key role in his side’s victory over RCB, unsettling the top order with his pace and movement. His performances with the ball for the Titans can significantly influence the course of a match in favour of the Ahmedabad-based side, who will look to pick up all points on offer at the SMS.
Sai Sudharsan
The young southpaw will aim to build on the strong starts he has so often provided his side in the tournament, consistently helping the Titans maximise the potential of their formidable top order. With a century and a couple of fifties to his name this season, Sudharsan will look to carry his fine form further into the ongoing competition.
Shubman Gill
The skipper has led from the front, with his partnership alongside the left-handed Sudharsan proving a reliable source of runs. With Jos Buttler joining them, GT’s top 3 possesses enough firepower to match even the best line-ups in the game, and this is a strength the captain will look to capitalise on.
