In their mid-table Indian Premier League match in Jaipur on Saturday, an optimistic Gujarat Titans will be keen to extend their winning run and defeat a shaky Rajasthan Royals.
The only difference between the fourth-place 2008 champion Rajasthan Royals (0.510) and the 2022 edition winners Gujarat Titans (-0.147) in the points standings is the net run rate, as the two teams have performed similarly thus far. After ten games, GT and RR each have six victories and four losses.
However, the Shubman Gill-led team will be optimistic about their chances against the unsteady Royals, who have lost three of their last five games. The Titans are aiming to move into the top four after winning three straight games.
In RR’s first-innings score of 225/6, captain Riyan Parag scored 90 runs, but it was insufficient against Delhi Capitals, who overhauled it with seven wickets and five balls remaining. The Royals were unable to defend a first-innings total of more than 220 for the second time in a row.
With Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (404 runs), Yashasvi Jaiswal (312), and even Dhruv Jurel (290) doing the heavy lifting, the Rajasthan Royals are undoubtedly top-heavy. However, their captain will need to fire big in the bottom order, as only Donovan Ferreira (229) is hitting at 150 or above. Although Jurel has been an indispensable part of the Royals’ batting lineup, the right-handed hitter has failed to accelerate at the top.
Jurel has scored 42 off 30 balls, 16 off 20 balls, and 42 off 30 balls at No. 3 in his last three games. In a season where no total, batting first, is safe, these figures definitely call for more progress. The Royals will need to solve their bowling problems, particularly in the middle overs, even if IPL 2026 has been even harder on bowlers.
The Titans are once again quite threatening at the top with to Jos Buttler’s return to form. They also have finishers with the necessary ability to handle challenging circumstances in the lower order.
But like any top-heavy team, a collapse puts pressure down the order, and the Titans had already failed badly, having been bowled out for 100 against the Mumbai Indians.
Without a question, Kagiso Rabada (16 wickets) has led an excellent pace attack. The performance of the troika of Mohammed Siraj (11), Prasidh Krishna (12), and Rabada will please the Titans.
RR vs GT Head-to-Head:
With nine IPL encounters to far, the Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals have developed a fierce rivalry. With six victories, GT is ahead, while RR has won three games.
RR vs GT Pitch Report:
There have been several high-scoring games at Sawai Mansingh Stadium due to the pitch’s batting-friendliness. In the last five games, the average first-innings score has been 212 runs. With 37 wickets as opposed to 17 for spinners, pacers have prevailed, suggesting that seamers will probably receive greater help from the surface.
RR vs GT Weather Report:
The weather in Jaipur is predicted to be hot and dry, with a minor decrease in temperature in the evening. Dew will probably be a major factor in the second innings, which will make it easier for teams hitting later to chase.
RR vs GT Probable XIs:
Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Shubham Dubey, Jofra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi, Nandre Burger, Brijesh Sharma
Gujarat Titans: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, Washington Sundar, M Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Arshad Khan
FAQs:
When is the IPL 2026 match between RR and GT scheduled?
The IPL 2026 match between RR and GT is scheduled for Saturday, May 9, 2026.
What time does the IPL 2026 match between RR and GT scheduled to start?
The IPL 2026 match between RR and GT will start at 7:30 PM IST.
Where is the IPL 2026 match between RR and GT scheduled to take place?
The IPL 2026 match between RR and GT is scheduled to be played at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur.
Which TV channel will broadcast the IPL 2026 match between RR and GT?
The IPL 2026 match between RR and GT will be broadcast on Star Sports Network.
Where can one catch the live streaming of the IPL 2026 match between RR and GT?
The live streaming of the IPL 2026 match between RR and GT will be available on JioHotstar.
