The IPL 2026 playoffs move into a decisive phase as Gujarat Titans (GT) take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Qualifier 2 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh, Mullanpur. With a place in the final on the line, both teams will be eager to deliver their best performance in what promises to be another blockbuster contest.
Gujarat Titans enter the match after suffering a heavy defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Qualifier 1. Despite finishing among the top teams during the league stage, Shubman Gill’s side struggled badly while chasing a mammoth target and will now be desperate to bounce back quickly in this knockout encounter. Players like Jos Buttler, Sai Sudharsan, Rashid Khan, and Mohammed Siraj will once again hold the key for GT.
Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals arrive with momentum after eliminating Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in a high-scoring thriller. RR’s young batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi produced one of the best innings of the tournament, while Jofra Archer’s fiery spell dismantled SRH’s top order. With players like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja, and Archer in strong form, the Royals will be confident heading into another pressure game.
GT vs RR, IPL 2026: Match details
- Date and Time: May 29, 7:30 PM IST / 2:00 PM GMT
- Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh
GT vs RR Head-to-Head Record in IPL
Matches played: 10 | GT won: 7 | RR won: 3
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh has continued to provide a balanced contest between bat and ball throughout IPL 2026. Fast bowlers are expected to enjoy good bounce and carry with the new ball during the powerplay, while spinners could become increasingly effective as the surface slows down later in the innings.
The venue’s sand-based outfield and excellent drainage system have also ensured consistent playing conditions. A first-innings total in the range of 180-200 is likely to be competitive, although recent matches at the venue have shown that batters can dominate if they settle early. Dew is also expected to play a major role in the second innings, which is why the captain winning the toss may prefer bowling first.
Squads
Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Jason Holder, Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, Sai Kishore, Glenn Phillips, Nishant Sindhu, Kumar Kushagra, Anuj Rawat, Manav Suthar, Jayant Yadav, Arshad Khan, Gurnoor Brar, Ishant Sharma, Ashok Sharma, Kulwant Khejroliya, Luke Wood, Tom Banton
Rajasthan Royals: Riyan Parag (c), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shubham Dubey, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Aman Rao, Ravi Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, Yudhvir Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Yash Raj Punja, Vignesh Puthur, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande, Sushant Mishra, Kuldeep Sen, Brijesh Sharma, Jofra Archer, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Donovan Ferreira, Kwena Maphaka, Nandre Burger, Adam Milne, Shimron Hetmyer, Dasun Shanaka
GT vs RR, IPL 2026: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- GT wins the toss and bowls first
- RR’s powerplay score: 60-70
- RR’s total score: 205-215
Case 2:
- RR wins the toss and bowls first
- GT’s powerplay score: 50-60
- GT’s total score: 190-200
Match Result: Team bowling first to win the match.
