Gujarat Titans (GT) face Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Qualifier 2 of IPL 2026 on Friday, May 29, 2026, at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur (New Chandigarh), starting at 7:30 PM IST.
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Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur
29 May 2026 07:30 PM
GT arrive after losing to RCB in Qualifier 1, while RR are riding high after knocking out SRH in the Eliminator. The winner faces RCB in the IPL 2026 Final on May 31 in Ahmedabad.
For your Dream11 team, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is the safest captain pick with 583 runs, SR 232.27, and 53 sixes this season (all IPL 2026 records), while Shubman Gill works perfectly as vice-captain given GT’s massive incentive of a home final in Ahmedabad if they win.
GT vs RR Qualifier 2 Match Details
| Match Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | GT vs RR, IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 |
| Date | Friday, May 29, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur |
| Broadcast | Star Sports, JioHotstar |
| GT Captain | Shubman Gill |
| RR Captain | Riyan Parag |
| Stakes | Winner faces RCB in IPL 2026 Final (May 31, Ahmedabad) |
Our Dream11 Team Recommendation for GT vs RR Qualifier 2
GT vs RR Qualifier 2 Weather Reports
| Weather Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Daytime High | 36°C |
| Match-Time Temp | 30-34°C |
| Humidity | 35-50% |
| Wind Speed | 10-15 km/h |
| Rain Probability | 35% (scattered showers possible; reserve day May 30 available) |
| Sky Condition | Partly Cloudy |
| Dew Factor | Light to Moderate (less extreme than coastal venues) |
| Match Interruption Risk | Moderate (keep an eye on rain; DLS could be a factor) |
Pitch Report for Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur
| Pitch Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Batting-Friendly (true bounce, fast outfield) |
| Avg 1st Innings Score (IPL 2026) | 191 runs (from 10+ matches; PBKS chased 265 here this season) |
| Boundary Length | Standard; fast outfield rewards stroke-play |
| 200+ Totals | Frequent; world-record 265 T20 chase happened at this ground |
| Toss Decision | Bat first slightly preferred (bat-first won 4 of 9 IPL 2026 games here) |
| Pace Assist | Good bounce and swing early; pitch flattens as game progresses |
| Spin Assist | Turn increases as match wears on; Jadeja and Rashid Khan could be key |
| Dew Effect | Light dew; less impact than coastal venues |
Injury Updates
GT Lost Qualifier 1: RCB defeated GT at Dharamsala on May 26 to go straight to the Final. However, GT have the luxury of Qualifier 2, their second chance. A win here means a home final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, where GT have a 4-0 record vs MI and dominant home advantage.
RR Won the Eliminator: Knocked out SRH to advance. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (583 runs, SR 232.27, 53 sixes) has been phenomenal all season. The 18-year-old made a 37-ball 103 vs SRH earlier in the season. RR are unbeaten at Mullanpur (3-0 this IPL 2026).
GT vs RR Playoff History: These two met in the 2022 Qualifier 1 at Eden Gardens, where GT won by 7 wickets (Hardik Pandya 40* and David Miller 68*) en route to winning the title. The Royals will carry that scar into this clash.
RR’s 6-Match Losing Streak vs SRH Broken: RR hadn’t beaten SRH in their last 6 IPL meetings before the Eliminator. Breaking that hoodoo has given them enormous confidence heading into this do-or-die Qualifier 2.
GT vs RR Head-to-Head
| Category | Record |
|---|---|
| GT | 7 wins |
| RR | 3 wins |
| Highest Total | GT: 233/3 (2023) |
| Lowest Total | RR: 90 (2022) |
In 11 IPL meetings, GT hold a 7-3 lead over RR. Crucially, GT won the only playoff meeting between these sides (2022 Q1 at Eden Gardens). However, RR’s perfect 3-0 at Mullanpur this season gives them the venue advantage.
The 2022 IPL final was also GT vs RR (GT won by 7 wickets at Ahmedabad). If GT win tonight, they get another shot at the trophy on the same ground where they became champions. That narrative is too poetic to ignore.
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Key Players to Watch in GT vs RR Qualifier 2, IPL 2026
| Player | Team | Role | Key Insights & Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | RR | Batter | 583 runs at avg 41.64, SR 232.27, 53 sixes (all IPL 2026 records). Made a 37-ball 103 vs SRH earlier this season. |
| Shubman Gill | GT | Batter | 462+ runs this season. 1,000+ IPL runs at Ahmedabad (where the final awaits). His 129 off 60 in the 2023 Q2 changed that match single-handedly. |
| Jofra Archer | RR | Bowler | RR’s premier pace weapon. His searing yorkers and clever slower balls at the death remain virtually unplayable. |
| Kagiso Rabada | GT | Bowler | GT’s premier pace weapon consistently clocking 145+. His new-ball swing and death-over yorkers on Mullanpur’s true surface give GT firepower. |
| Jos Buttler | GT | WK-Batter | 3,000+ IPL runs at SR 150+. Former RR player facing his old franchise in a playoff knockout. His 124 off 64 in the 2022 Q2 powered RR to the final. |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | RR | Batter | RR’s batting backbone with technique and temperament for the big stage. His IPL final experience from 2022 and fastest-fifty record (13 balls) make him invaluable in knockout cricket. |
