The IPL 2026 passes to the decisive stage as a playoff Gujarat Titans (GT) to take Rajasthan Royals (RR) In Qualifier 2 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh, Mullanpur. With a place in the final, both teams will be eager to put their best foot forward in what promises to be another blockbuster contest.
Gujarat Titans come into the match on the back of a heavy defeat Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) In classification 1. Despite being among the best teams in the league stage, Shubman Gill’s the side struggled badly in their pursuit of the mammoth target and will now be keen to make a quick comeback in this knockout encounter. Players like it If Buttler, Sai Sudharsan, Rashid Khanand Muhammad Siraj will hold the key for GT again.
Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals are riding high after their elimination Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in a high-scoring thriller. RR’s young batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi While producing one of the best shots of the tournament, Jofra Archer’s fiery spell dismantled SRH’s top order. with players like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadejaand Archer in strong form, the Royals will be confident of going into another pressure game.
GT vs RR, IPL 2026: Match details
- Date and Time: May 29, 19:30 IST / 14:00 GMT
- Location: 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
Pitch Report of Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium
The pitch at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh 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 power play, while spinners can be increasingly effective in innings as the surface slows down.
The venue’s sand-based outfield and excellent drainage system also ensured consistent playing conditions. First innings totals in the 180-200 range are likely to be competitive, although recent matches at the venue have shown that batsmen can dominate if they settle early. Shah is also expected to play a big role in the second innings, so the captain who wins the toss may prefer to bowl first.
Groups
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 KrishnaSai 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 Sharpande, Brignesh Puthur, Sandeep Sharma, Tusrash Desh, M. Sharma, Jofra Archer, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Donovan Ferreira, Kwena Maphaka, Nandre Burger, Adam Milne, Shimron Hetmyer, Dasun Shanaka
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GT vs RR, IPL 2026: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- GT wins the toss first
- RR’s power play score: 60-70
- RR’s overall score: 205-215
Case 2:
- RR win the toss first
- GT’s power play score: 50-60
- Total score of GT: 190-200
Match Result: First bowling team to win the match.
