Rajasthan Royals will head into IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 with momentum after registering a dominant victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator. The winner of the match against Gujarat Titans will secure a place in the final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
The contest is scheduled to be played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA Stadium in New Chandigarh on May 29. Royal Challengers Bengaluru have already booked their place in the summit clash after winning Qualifier 1.
Rajasthan produced a commanding all-round display against Sunrisers Hyderabad, excelling with both bat and ball to advance further in the tournament.
Gujarat Titans seek recovery after heavy defeat
Gujarat Titans will enter the match looking to recover from a disappointing defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their previous playoff fixture.
Chasing a target of 255, Gujarat’s batting unit struggled under pressure and the side was bowled out for 162. Rahul Tewatia’s 68 was one of the few positives for the Titans in an otherwise difficult outing.
The Titans will now aim for a stronger performance to keep their title hopes alive.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi stars for Rajasthan
Rajasthan Royals were powered by a sensational innings from young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the Eliminator against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
The youngster scored 97 runs off just 29 deliveries, hitting 12 sixes and five boundaries during a destructive knock that put Rajasthan in control of the match.
RR’s bowling attack also impressed, with Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger playing important roles in sealing a 47-run victory.
GT vs RR Qualifier 2: Probable playing XIs
Gujarat Titans probable XI: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (captain), Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), Washington Sundar, Nishant Sindhu, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.
Rajasthan Royals probable XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper), Riyan Parag (captain), Donovan Ferreira, Dasun Shanaka, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Brijesh Sharma, Yash Raj Punja.
RR vs GT head-to-head record
Gujarat Titans hold the advantage in the head-to-head record against Rajasthan Royals.
Out of 10 matches played between the two teams, Gujarat Titans have won seven while Rajasthan Royals have registered three victories.
