The IPL 2026 knockout stage has saved its most dramatic showdown for last — Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2, with a spot in the grand final against RCB at Ahmedabad on the line. One team advances. The other goes home. Here’s everything you need to know.
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GT vs RR Match Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 |
| Teams | Gujarat Titans (GT) vs Rajasthan Royals (RR) |
| Date | Friday, 29 May 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh |
| Live TV | Star Sports Network (Hindi, English & regional) |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar App & Website (free on mobile) |
Match Preview
GT come into this game with bruised confidence after a shocking 92-run hammering at the hands of RCB in Qualifier 1. Despite a valiant 68 off 43 balls from Rahul Tewatia, Gujarat’s top-order crumbled early and they were bowled out for 162 chasing 254. However, their league-stage record tells a better story — 9 wins and 5 losses through the group phase, backed by pacers who combined for 73 wickets this season. The Top BookiesThe Top Bookies
RR, on the other hand, are riding an extraordinary wave of momentum. 15-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed 97 off just 29 balls, hitting 12 sixes against SRH in the Eliminator, helping RR post 243 and win by 47 runs. Rajasthan Royals also have a 100% win rate at this Mullanpur venue — a stat GT will need to break tonight. Cricket WinnerThe Top Bookies
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Predicted Lineups
| GT Playing XI | RR Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Sai Sudharsan | Yashasvi Jaiswal |
| Shubman Gill (c) | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi |
| Jos Buttler (wk) | Dhruv Jurel (wk) |
| Washington Sundar | Riyan Parag (c) |
| Nishant Sindhu | Donovan Ferreira |
| Jason Holder | Dasun Shanaka |
| Rashid Khan | Ravindra Jadeja |
| Rahul Tewatia | Jofra Archer |
| Kagiso Rabada | Nandre Burger |
| Mohammed Siraj | Brijesh Sharma |
| Prasidh Krishna | Yash Raj Punja |
Pitch Report & Prediction
The Mullanpur pitch offers consistent bounce and pace, with average first-innings scores of 215+. Teams chasing have historically won around 60% of matches at this venue, making the toss crucial. Expect a high-scoring game with spinners playing a key role in the middle overs. Cricket WinnerCricket Addictor
Our Prediction: RR to win and advance to the final. Form, venue record, and the firepower of Jaiswal, Sooryavanshi, Parag, and Archer make them the clear favourites tonight.
For our full IPL 2026 coverage and analysis, head to Technosports’ cricket section and check our IPL 2026 match previews for daily updates.
FAQs
Q: What time does the GT vs RR IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 start and where can I watch it?
The match begins at 7:30 PM IST on 29 May 2026 and can be watched live on Star Sports Network or streamed free on the JioHotstar app.
Q: Who is the favourite to win the GT vs RR Qualifier 2 match?
Rajasthan Royals are strong favourites, given their 100% win record at the Mullanpur venue and outstanding recent form, including Sooryavanshi’s 29-ball 97 against SRH.
