Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals are set to clash in the penultimate match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, with a place in the final against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru at stake. The high-pressure Qualifier 2 will be played at the PCA Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, where the toss could once again play a crucial role in deciding the outcome. All eyes will be on Rajasthan Royals youngster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after his sensational form in the Eliminator, while Gujarat Titans will rely heavily on their experienced pace duo of Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj to stop the teenage opener.
Gujarat Titans head into the contest after suffering a heavy 92-run defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Qualifier 1. Rajasthan Royals, meanwhile, come into the game full of confidence after registering three consecutive victories, including an impressive 47-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator. The Royals also enjoy an excellent record in Mullanpur, having won all four matches they have played at the venue this season.
GT vs RR Qualifier 2 Match Details
- Match: Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals, Qualifier 2
- Tournament: Indian Premier League 2026
- Venue: PCA Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh
- Date: May 29, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
GT vs RR: Probable Playing XIs and Impact Players
Gujarat Titans Probable XI
Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Nishant Sindhu, Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
Impact Player: Arshad Khan or Sai Kishore
Rajasthan Royals Probable XI
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag (c), Dasun Shanaka, Donovan Ferreira, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Yash Raj Punja, Brijesh Sharma, Sushant Mishra
Impact Player: Ravindra Jadeja
GT vs RR Toss Prediction
- Predicted Toss Winner: Rajasthan Royals
- Likely Decision: Bowl First
Why?
Teams batting second have generally enjoyed better results in IPL 2026, especially in pressure games. The conditions in Mullanpur have often favoured chasing sides due to dew later in the evening, making the toss extremely important.
GT vs RR Match Prediction
Rajasthan Royals appear to have the momentum heading into this clash after their dominant Eliminator victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s explosive batting at the top and the strong pace attack led by Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger have given RR a significant boost at the right stage of the tournament.
However, Gujarat Titans remain one of the most balanced teams in the competition with consistent performers like Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Rabada and Siraj capable of turning the game around on any given day.
Predicted Winner:
Rajasthan Royals hold a slight edge, but the toss and powerplay battle could ultimately decide who advances to the IPL 2026 final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
