The RR vs GT match is shaping up to be one of the most exciting clashes of IPL 2026. Rajasthan Royals host Gujarat Titans at the iconic Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on May 9, 2026. With playoff spots up for grabs, neither side can afford to slip up. Let’s break down everything you need to know.

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RR vs GT: Match Info at a Glance

Detail	Info
Match	RR vs GT — IPL 2026, Match 52
Date & Time	Saturday, May 9, 2026 — 7:30 PM IST
Venue	Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
Broadcast	Star Sports Network
Live Stream	JioHotstar
Weather	Haze, ~37°C, 22% Humidity
Avg. First Innings Score	~165 runs

Team Form & Preview

Rajasthan Royals sit in fourth place with six wins from ten matches, but are coming off a 7-wicket defeat against Delhi Capitals despite posting 225 runs. Riyan Parag starred with 90 runs, while Donovan Ferreira chipped in with 47. crictracker

Gujarat Titans, meanwhile, are riding high after a 4-wicket win over Punjab Kings. Sai Sudharsan top-scored with 57 runs, while Jason Holder was devastating with 4 wickets for just 24 runs. crictracker

Recent Form (Last 5 matches):

Team	Form
Rajasthan Royals (RR)	L W L W L
Gujarat Titans (GT)	W W W L L

GT clearly has the momentum — three wins in a row heading into Jaipur.

Probable Playing XIs

RR: Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag (C), Donovan Ferreira, Shubham Dubey, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Tushar Deshpande, Ravi Bishnoi

GT: Shubman Gill (C), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Nishant Sindhu, Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Manav Suthar, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj

Pitch Report

The Sawai Mansingh Stadium surface is a balanced pitch offering something for both pacers (55%) and spinners (45%), with large straight boundaries. Spinners typically gain grip in the middle overs, while pacers can get movement early. Batting first with 165+ is generally a safe target here. crictracke

Match Prediction

GT look like the stronger side in current form. Rashid Khan’s spin on a Jaipur pitch and Holder’s explosive bowling make them dangerous. However, RR at home — with Suryavanshi and Jaiswal at the top — can flip the script on any given night. Learn about the Indian Premier League format and playoff structure on Wikipedia.

Predicted Winner: Gujarat Titans (slight edge, based on form)