Setting the stage for another thrilling encounter in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL), the Rajasthan Royals (RR) will host the Gujarat Titans (GT) in the tournament's 52nd match at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Saturday, May 9.
The Rajasthan Royals began their IPL campaign with a victory, but their performance has subsequently gone off track. In their last five matches, the Royals have suffered three defeats. They head into this contest following a seven-wicket loss against the Delhi Capitals. As the race for the playoffs intensifies, the Riyan Parag-led team will aim to secure their spot in the top four by delivering exceptional performances on all fronts.
Although the Gujarat Titans got off to a slow start, their performance in recent times has been quite impressive. After seven matches, GT had won only three games; however, they have staged a tremendous comeback by securing three consecutive victories in their subsequent three matches. The Shubman Gill-led team will look to extend their winning streak and further consolidate their position in the playoff race.
RR vs GT Head-to-Head Record
Gujarat Titans have consistently maintained their dominance in this contest and hold a significant psychological edge over the Royals.
- Total Matches Played: 9
- Gujarat Titans Wins: 6
- Rajasthan Royals Wins: 3
- Recent Record in Jaipur: GT leads 2–1 in the last three matches played at this venue.
RR vs GT: Predicted Playing 11
Rajasthan Royals
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Riyan Parag (C), Shubham Dubey, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi, Brijesh Sharma, Nandre Burger
Impact Player: Tushar Deshpande
Gujarat Titans
Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (C), Jos Buttler (WK), Nishant Sindhu, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Jason Holder, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Manav Suthar
Impact Player: Mohammed Siraj
RR vs GT: Key Player Stats
Rajasthan Royals
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: 404 runs (including a 37-ball 103).
- Yashasvi Jaiswal: 312 runs.
- Jofra Archer: 15 wickets.
- Ravi Bishnoi: 11 wickets.
Gujarat Titans (GT):
- Sai Sudharsan: 385 runs.
- Shubman Gill: 378 runs.
- Kagiso Rabada: 16 wickets.
- Rashid Khan: 11 wickets.
RR vs GT: Pitch Report
Records from the 2026 season indicate that teams chasing a target have consistently emerged victorious. The pitch is considered flat, and no target appears to be 'above average.' On both occasions at this venue, targets exceeding 220 runs have been successfully chased down; consequently, batting in the second innings becomes a very straightforward and obvious choice for the upcoming match.
RR vs GT: Probable Best Performers
Shubman Gill
GT captain Shubman Gill has appeared to be in good form with the bat, yet he has not quite batted to his full potential so far. He often gets dismissed after a promising start; however, this time around, the Fazilka-born player will look to capitalize on his start and play a substantial innings. It would be truly exciting to witness a flurry of runs from Gill—who has already amassed 378 runs in the tournament—on Saturday.
Jofra Archer
Although bowling in Jaipur is rarely a pleasant experience for any bowler, the tremendous skill displayed by Jofra Archer fueled by his sheer pace and aggression makes him a player worth watching in the upcoming match. Archer has proven to be RR's finest fast bowler so far, claiming wickets with remarkable ease. He has taken 15 wickets in IPL 2026 the highest tally for RR this season and has also successfully stemmed the flow of runs in a league typically known for high-scoring encounters.
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CRICKET POINTS TABLE - Indian Premier League (IPL 2026)
| No | Team | M | W | L | T | NR | NRR | Pts | Recent Forms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | +0.737 | 14 | WLWWW |
| 2 | Punjab Kings | 10 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | +1.571 | 13 | LLLWW |
| 3 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | +1.234 | 12 | LLWWL |
| 4 | Rajasthan Royals | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | +0.510 | 12 | LWLWL |
| 5 | Gujarat Titans | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | -0.147 | 12 | WWWLL |
| 6 | Chennai Super Kings | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | +0.151 | 10 | WWLWL |
| 7 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 10 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | -0.169 | 9 | WWWWL |
| 8 | Delhi Capitals | 11 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | -1.154 | 8 | LLWLL |
| 9 | Mumbai Indians | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | -0.649 | 6 | WLLLW |
| 10 | Lucknow Super Giants | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | -0.934 | 6 | WLLLL |
| M: Matches, W: Won, L: Lost, T: Tie, NR: No Result, NRR: Net Run Rate, Pts: Points, Q: Qualified, E: Eliminate Recent Forms: W = Won, L = Lost, T = Tie, D = Draw, NR = No Result Last updated on 09-May-2026, 09:34 AM | |||||||||
