Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals may share a border on the map, but when it comes to their IPL head-to-head, there is not much balance. GT has dominated this rivalry since they entered the league in 2022. However, in recent times, RR has started to push back hard.
The two sides have met eight times in the IPL so far. GT leads 6-2. That number, though, does not tell the whole story. Two of RR’s biggest defeats came in 2022, when GT were simply unstoppable. Since then, the contest has grown much closer. Both matches in IPL 2025 produced big scores and exciting results, showing exactly how competitive this fixture has become.
Below is a complete look at their head-to-head record, all match results, key performers, and some of the most memorable moments from this short but intense rivalry.
GT vs RR Head-to-Head: Overall Stats
Gujarat Titans have the clear upper hand in this matchup. They have won six of the eight meetings, while Rajasthan Royals have managed just two wins. Every match between these sides has produced a result, with no abandoned games.
Here is a summary of their overall head-to-head record:
| Category | GT | RR |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 8 | 8 |
| Won | 6 | 2 |
| Lost | 2 | 6 |
| No Result | 0 | 0 |
| Highest Team Score | 217/6 (IPL 2025) | 212/2 (IPL 2025) |
| Lowest Team Score | 119 | 118 |
| Highest Individual Score | 87* – Hardik Pandya (2022 Q1) | 101 – Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (2025) |
| Best Bowling | 3/14 – Rashid Khan (2023) | 3/41 – Kuldeep Sen (2024) |
GT’s highest team total in this fixture is 217/6, scored at Ahmedabad in April 2025. RR’s best is 212/2, set during their eight-wicket chase in Jaipur just weeks later in the same season. Both records came in IPL 2025, which shows how high-scoring this rivalry has become in recent years.
GT vs RR: All Match Results
GT and RR have played each other in every IPL season since 2022. Here is a match-by-match breakdown of all their meetings:
| Date | Venue | Winner | Margin | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr 2025 | Jaipur | Rajasthan Royals | 8 Wickets | IPL 2025 |
| 9 Apr 2025 | Ahmedabad | Gujarat Titans | 58 Runs | IPL 2025 |
| 10 Apr 2024 | Jaipur | Gujarat Titans | 3 Wickets | IPL 2024 |
| 5 May 2023 | Jaipur | Gujarat Titans | 9 Wickets | IPL 2023 |
| 16 Apr 2023 | Ahmedabad | Rajasthan Royals | 3 Wickets | IPL 2023 |
| 29 May 2022 | Ahmedabad (Final) | Gujarat Titans | 7 Wickets | IPL 2022 |
| 24 May 2022 | Kolkata (Q1) | Gujarat Titans | 7 Wickets | IPL 2022 |
| 14 Apr 2022 | Mumbai (DY Patil) | Gujarat Titans | 37 Runs | IPL 2022 |
Looking at the results table, GT won all three matches in IPL 2022, including both playoff games and the league stage. In IPL 2023, the sides split their two meetings. GT won again in 2024, but in 2025, RR took one game each, keeping the rivalry very much alive. Overall, GT has held the advantage, but RR’s recent performances suggest the gap is closing.
GT vs RR: Venue-Wise Records
Here are the Venue-wise Records:
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
GT has played three of their eight head-to-head meetings against RR at their home ground in Ahmedabad. They have won two of those three. The only RR win at this venue came in April 2023, when Shimron Hetmyer’s unbeaten 56 off 26 balls pulled off a stunning chase in the final few overs. Before that, GT had beaten RR at Ahmedabad in the 2022 IPL Final, restricting them to 130 and chasing it down in 18.1 overs.
Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
Jaipur has been a far more even ground for this fixture. RR has beaten GT at Sawai Mansingh twice, while GT holds one win there. Their biggest Jaipur win came in May 2023, when GT chased down 119 inside 12 overs with 9 wickets to spare. However, RR hit back in April 2025 in spectacular fashion. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s record-breaking century led RR to chase 210 in just 15.5 overs.
Neutral and Other Venues
GT’s very first meeting against RR took place at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai in April 2022, which GT won by 37 runs. The two also played at Eden Gardens in Kolkata for the 2022 Qualifier 1, where GT again won by 7 wickets thanks to David Miller’s sensational knock of 68 not out, which included three consecutive sixes off Prasidh Krishna.
GT vs RR: Most Memorable Matches
Here are Most Memorable Matches from GT vs RR Matches:
IPL 2022 Final, May 29, 2022: Ahmedabad
This was the match that set the tone for the whole rivalry. GT, in their debut season, beat RR to win the IPL title. RR were put in to bat and could only manage 130/9 in 20 overs. Hardik Pandya took 3/17 and ran through RR’s top order. GT chased 131 in 18.1 overs with 7 wickets to spare. Shubman Gill scored an unbeaten 45 and David Miller added a quick 32. Gill finished the match with a six, completing one of the most dominant debut-season title wins in IPL history. Hardik Pandya won the Player of the Match award.
IPL 2022 Qualifier 1, May 24, 2022: Kolkata
This was the match that first showed what David Miller could do when GT needed it most. RR posted 188/6, with Sanju Samson scoring a fast 47. GT chased it down with seven wickets and three balls to spare. Miller hit an unbeaten 68 off 38 balls and, most memorably, smashed three consecutive sixes off Prasidh Krishna in the final over to seal the win. It was an innings that quickly became one of the most talked-about moments of IPL 2022.
IPL 2023, April 16, 2023: Ahmedabad
RR’s first-ever win against GT came in extraordinary fashion. GT posted 177/7, with Shubman Gill (45) and David Miller (46) leading the scoring. RR’s chase began poorly, falling to 66/4 and needing 112 more off just 48 balls. At that point, Sanju Samson and Shimron Hetmyer changed everything. Samson hit three sixes off a single Rashid Khan over, while Hetmyer smashed an unbeaten 56 off 26 balls to complete the chase. RR won by three wickets, and Hetmyer took the Player of the Match award.
IPL 2025, April 28, 2025: Jaipur
This match produced one of the most extraordinary batting performances the IPL has ever seen. GT posted 209/4 in 20 overs, with Shubman Gill scoring 84. In reply, 14-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi opened for RR and completely dismantled GT’s bowling. He reached his century in just 35 balls, the fastest IPL century by an Indian batter and the second-fastest in IPL history overall. His knock of 101 off 38 balls included 7 fours and 11 sixes. RR chased down 210 in just 15.5 overs, the fastest successful chase of 200-plus in an IPL match. RR won by 8 wickets.
GT vs RR: Key Players
Here are the Key Players from Rivalry:
Top Run Scorers in GT vs RR Matches
| Player | Team | Runs (across H2H matches) |
|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill | GT | 246 |
| Sanju Samson | RR | 230 |
| Hardik Pandya | GT | 228 |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | RR | 101 (IPL 2025 only) |
Shubman Gill tops the batting charts across all GT vs RR matches with 246 runs. He has contributed in almost every game, whether in the league stage or playoffs. Sanju Samson is the leading scorer for RR with 230 runs, often keeping RR competitive even when wickets fall quickly. Hardik Pandya, who led GT through their unbeaten 2022 run against RR, also sits high on the list with 228 runs alongside his important wickets.
Top Wicket Takers in GT vs RR Matches
| Player | Team | Wickets (across H2H matches) |
|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Shami | GT | 7 |
| Hardik Pandya | GT | 7 |
| Rashid Khan | GT | 7 |
| Kuldeep Sen | RR | 3 (best RR figures: 3/41) |
Three GT bowlers share the top spot with 7 wickets each: Mohammed Shami, Hardik Pandya, and Rashid Khan. Shami was particularly effective in early meetings, taking key wickets up front and restricting RR in the powerplay. Rashid Khan has been the most economical of the three, controlling the middle overs consistently. On RR’s side, Kuldeep Sen’s 3/41 against GT in 2024 stands out as their best bowling performance in the fixture.
GT vs RR: Key Individual Records
Here is a look at the standout individual performances from both sides across all GT vs RR IPL matches:
Hardik Pandya holds the highest individual score by a GT batter in this fixture, scoring an unbeaten 87 in the IPL 2022 Qualifier 1 against RR. His all-round performance in the 2022 IPL Final, where he took 3 wickets and scored 34, remains one of the finest captain displays this rivalry has seen.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 101 off 38 balls in April 2025 is the highest individual score by an RR batter in this fixture. That innings broke multiple IPL records in one evening and marked the arrival of a genuinely special young player.
Jos Buttler’s 89 off 56 balls in the 2022 Qualifier 1 is the next-highest score by an RR batter in this rivalry. He struck 12 fours and 2 sixes to help RR post a competitive total, though GT ultimately chased it down.
Rashid Khan’s best bowling figures in this fixture are 3/14, recorded in IPL 2023. His control in the middle overs has been a consistent advantage for GT whenever these two teams have met.
Key Takeaways: GT vs RR Head-to-Head
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Overall Record | GT leads 6-2 (8 matches) |
| Biggest GT Win | 58 Runs (Ahmedabad, Apr 9 2025) |
| Biggest RR Win | 8 Wickets (Jaipur, Apr 28 2025) |
| Most Runs (GT) | Shubman Gill – 246 |
| Most Runs (RR) | Sanju Samson -230 |
| Most Wickets | Shami / Pandya / Rashid – 7 each (all GT) |
| IPL Final Result | GT beat RR by 7 wickets (May 29, 2022) |
GT’s dominance comes mostly from their remarkable 2022 season, when they beat RR three times, including two knockout games and the final itself. Since then, RR has won two of the last five meetings, showing clear improvement. The 2025 season in particular was a statement from RR, with Sooryavanshi’s century and an eight-wicket win standing out as one of the most dominant performances in this rivalry.
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Conclusion: GT Leads, But RR Is Closing the Gap
GT leads the head-to-head 6-2, and that margin reflects their outstanding 2022 season, when they were simply the best team in the country. However, the rivalry has become a much closer contest since then. RR has won two of the last five meetings, and their current squad, with young players like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal alongside experienced names like Ravindra Jadeja and Riyan Parag, looks well-placed to challenge GT consistently.
GT, for their part, still rely on Shubman Gill and Rashid Khan as their two most influential players in this fixture. As long as those two perform, GT will remain a serious force.
With both sides meeting again in IPL 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, expect another high-scoring, closely fought game. History favours GT at home, but RR has shown it can win anywhere.
