Gujarat Titans (GT) face Rajasthan Royals (RR) in IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 on Friday, 29 May, at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur. The match begins at 7:30 PM IST with the winner advancing to the IPL 2026 Final on May 31 in Ahmedabad and the loser exiting the tournament.
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Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur
29 May 2026 07:30 PM
GT finished second on the points table with 18 points but suffered a devastating 92-run loss to RCB in Qualifier 1 at Dharamsala, where they were bowled out for 162 chasing 255. RR arrive on the back of a dominant 47-run victory over SRH in the Eliminator, powered by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s sensational 29-ball 97. GT hold a 6-3 head-to-head lead over RR across 9 IPL meetings, but RR are unbeaten at Mullanpur with 4 wins from 4 matches this season. Dew is expected from the 10th over at Mullanpur.
For 2nd innings fantasy, target dew-resistant pace bowlers, explosive top-order batters, and premium all-rounders who earn points across both departments under Mullanpur playoff lights.
GT vs RR Qualifier 2 IPL 2026 Match Details
| Match Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | GT vs RR, Qualifier 2, IPL 2026 |
| Date | Friday, 29 May 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST (Toss at 7:00 PM IST) |
| Venue | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur (New Chandigarh) |
| Broadcast | Star Sports, JioHotstar |
| GT Captain | Shubman Gill |
| RR Captain | Riyan Parag |
| Winner | Advances to the IPL 2026 Final on May 31 in Ahmedabad |
| Loser | Eliminated from IPL 2026 |
Our Dream11 Team Recommendation for GT vs RR Qualifier 2 (2nd Innings)
The points start after the 2nd innings begins, so build your team based on the 2nd innings only.
- Dream11 Team 1 (2nd Innings)
- Dream11 Team 2 (2nd Innings)
- Dream11 Team 3 (2nd Innings)
GT vs RR Qualifier 2 Weather Report (29 May, Mullanpur)
| Weather Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Match-Time Temperature | ~32–35°C at 7:30 PM IST; hot late-May Punjab evening with temperatures dropping to 27°C by the final over; warm and sticky playing conditions throughout the knockout match |
| Humidity | High (~55–68%); proximity to the Shivalik foothills retains moisture after sunset; sweat and grip become factors for bowlers as the innings progresses |
| Wind Speed | Light southwesterly breeze, 8–12 km/h; minimal swing assistance for pace bowlers; gusts not expected to influence shot-making or ball trajectory significantly |
| Rain Probability | Less than 5% — clear skies forecast throughout the evening; no weather interruptions expected; a full 40-over Qualifier 2 is guaranteed |
| Dew Factor | Significant — dew settles from the 10th–12th over onwards under floodlights; ball becomes slippery for spinners and difficult to grip; pace bowlers retain effectiveness but spinners lose bite entirely in the death overs; chasing team gains a clear advantage |
| Match Interruption Risk | Very Low — no rain forecast and a modern venue with excellent drainage; a complete 40-over knockout match is the overwhelming expectation |
Pitch Report – Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur
| Pitch Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Balanced sand-based surface with consistent bounce and carry; the Mullanpur pitch rewards batters who settle in while offering assistance to disciplined fast bowlers with the new ball; the Eliminator at this venue two days earlier saw a first-innings total of 243 confirming the batting-friendly nature of evening matches |
| Avg 1st Innings Score (IPL 2026) | 190–210 runs; the venue has produced multiple 200-plus totals in IPL 2026 including a record chase of 265 by PBKS and 243 by RR in the Eliminator; both teams have the firepower to breach 220 in playoff intensity |
| Toss Decision | Bowling first strongly preferred; three of the four IPL 2026 matches at this venue were won by the side bowling first; dew from the 10th over heavily advantages the chasing team; both Gill and Parag are expected to bowl first at the toss |
| Pace Assist | Excellent in the powerplay with new-ball carry and seam movement; the Mullanpur surface rewards hard-length bowling with sharp bounce throughout the match; Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, and Jofra Archer are the standout pace options in this Qualifier |
| Spin Assist | Moderate from overs 7 to 14 in the first innings; Rashid Khan and Ravi Bishnoi can extract turn and grip when the surface is dry; however, dew from the 10th over of the 2nd innings reduces spin effectiveness significantly in the death phase; avoid spinners bowling second in 2nd innings Dream11 lineups |
| Dew Effect | Significant from the 10th–12th over of the 2nd innings; the ball becomes wet and ungrippable for spinners; pace bowlers retain full effectiveness through the dew-affected phase, reinforcing their premium 2nd innings fantasy value in this Qualifier |
GT vs RR Qualifier 2 Head-to-Head Record
| Category | GT | RR |
|---|---|---|
| Overall IPL Wins | 7 | 3 |
| Total IPL Meetings | 10 | 10 |
| Last Meeting (IPL 2026, League Stage) | Lost by 6 runs chasing 210 at the Narendra Modi Stadium | Won by 6 runs after posting 210/6 at Ahmedabad |
| At Mullanpur | No previous IPL match at this venue | Unbeaten at this venue with 4 wins from 4 matches including the Eliminator |
| IPL 2026 Season Form | Won 9 of 14 matches; 18 points; finished 2nd; lost Q1 to RCB by 92 runs | Won 8 of 14 matches; 16 points; finished 4th; won Eliminator vs SRH by 47 runs |
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Key Players to Watch in GT vs RR Qualifier 2 for 2nd Innings
| Player | Team | Role | Key Insights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | RR | Batter | The 15-year-old phenomenon and leading run-scorer of IPL 2026 with 680 runs after his breathtaking 29-ball 97 in the Eliminator against SRH; his 53 sixes this season are the second-most by any batter in any T20 tournament in history. |
| Sai Sudharsan | GT | Batter | The Orange Cap holder of IPL 2026 with 638 runs at an average exceeding 50 and a strike rate above 160 across the league stage; his technically impeccable left-handed batting and ability to anchor an innings while accelerating smoothly make him GT’s most valuable batter in any format. |
| Kagiso Rabada | GT | Bowler | GT’s most lethal pace weapon and joint Purple Cap holder of IPL 2026 with 24 wickets at a strike rate among the best in the tournament; his express pace generates sharp carry and bounce from the Mullanpur surface, and his ability to bowl yorkers and back-of-length deliveries under pressure in the death overs makes him the premium pace bowling pick in any 2nd innings Dream11 lineup for this Qualifier. |
| Jofra Archer | RR | All-Rounder | RR’s most impactful match-winner with 21 wickets and genuine all-round ability this season; his 32 off 15 balls against MI and three early wickets in the Eliminator against SRH demonstrate his ability to change a match with both bat and ball in knockout cricket. |
| Shubman Gill | GT | Batter | GT’s captain and the second-highest run-scorer of IPL 2026 with 616 runs across the league stage at an average exceeding 40. |
