RR vs GT 52nd Match Prediction IPL 2026

The 52nd match of the IPL 2026 season promises to be a high-voltage clash as Rajasthan Royals take on Gujarat Titans at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. Both teams are firmly in the playoff race, making this encounter extremely important.




Match Details

  • Match: RR vs GT, 52nd Match, IPL 2026
  • Date: 9 May 2026
  • Time: 7:30 PM IST
  • Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium
  • Live Streaming: JioHotstar & Star Sports

Match Overview

Rajasthan Royals have looked dangerous at home this season with their explosive batting lineup. Young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal have provided aggressive starts, while Riyan Parag is finally regaining form in the middle order.

Gujarat Titans, meanwhile, arrive with strong momentum after three consecutive victories. Their bowling attack led by Kagiso Rabada, Rashid Khan, and Mohammed Siraj has been one of the best in IPL 2026. GT’s top order featuring Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, and Jos Buttler also looks settled.

This match could ultimately be decided by RR’s batting firepower against GT’s disciplined bowling attack.

Pitch Report – Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur

The Jaipur surface has produced several high-scoring games this season. The average first-innings score has crossed 210, and chasing teams have enjoyed success due to batting-friendly conditions.

Pitch Characteristics:

  • Excellent batting wicket
  • Some early movement for pacers
  • Spinners may get grip in middle overs
  • Dew could assist chasing side

Expected First Innings Score: 205-220

Teams winning the toss are likely to bowl first.

Head-to-Head Record

  • Matches Played: 9
  • GT Wins: 6
  • RR Wins: 3

Gujarat Titans have historically dominated this rivalry, though RR won the earlier meeting this season by 6 runs.

Probable Playing XI

Rajasthan Royals

  • Yashasvi Jaiswal
  • Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
  • Dhruv Jurel (wk)
  • Riyan Parag (c)
  • Donovan Ferreira
  • Ravindra Jadeja
  • Shubham Dubey
  • Jofra Archer
  • Ravi Bishnoi
  • Tushar Deshpande
  • Nandre Burger

Gujarat Titans

  • Shubman Gill (c)
  • Sai Sudharsan
  • Jos Buttler (wk)
  • Nishant Sindhu
  • Washington Sundar
  • Rahul Tewatia
  • Jason Holder
  • Arshad Khan
  • Rashid Khan
  • Kagiso Rabada
  • Mohammed Siraj

Key Players to Watch

Rajasthan Royals

  • Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
  • Yashasvi Jaiswal
  • Jofra Archer
  • Riyan Parag

Gujarat Titans

  • Shubman Gill
  • Sai Sudharsan
  • Kagiso Rabada
  • Rashid Khan

RR vs GT Match Prediction

Rajasthan Royals have the advantage of home conditions and explosive batting depth, but Gujarat Titans appear more balanced overall with a stronger bowling unit and better recent momentum.

If GT’s pace attack dismisses RR’s top order early, Gujarat could control the game. However, Jaipur’s batting-friendly pitch slightly favors Rajasthan Royals.

Predicted Winner:

Rajasthan Royals to win a close contest. 🏏

Fantasy Picks

Captain Choices

  • Yashasvi Jaiswal
  • Shubman Gill

Vice-Captain Choices

  • Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
  • Kagiso Rabada

Differential Picks

  • Donovan Ferreira
  • Washington Sundar

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