RR vs GT match prediction: Who will win today’s IPL match between Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans?

Catch the match prediction, predicted XIs and more for the contest between Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans, IPL 2026 match here

Rajasthan Royals are expected to have an edge over Gujarat Titans in what is a must-win match for both teams in order to fancy a chance of making it to the IPL 2026 playoffs. RR are currently 4 on the points table with 6 wins and 4 losses from 10 matches, while GT are 5th on the standings with the same number of points, wins and losses, but at a lesser net run-rate. RR head into the contest having the home advantage, and will depend heavily on their top-order comprising of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal to do the heay-lifting in what is expected to be a high-scoring affair in Jaipur.

RR vs GT details

• Match: Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans, Match 52, IPL 2026
• Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
• Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur

Sawai Mansingh Stadium pitch report

The Sawai Mansingh Stadium has been a “batter’s paradise” in IPL 2026, with an average first-innings score of 212 in recent games. However, the surface remains a red-soil pitch that offers genuine grip for spinners in the middle overs. While targets of 220+ have been chased here this season, the large square boundaries reward tactical placement over raw power. Expect the captain winning the toss to bowl first, as dew is expected to play a factor in the second innings.

RR vs GT head-to-head record

Historically, Gujarat Titans have dominated this rivalry, winning 6 out of their 9 encounters. However, the momentum has shifted recently; Rajasthan Royals won the reverse fixture earlier this season on April 4 by 6 runs and have won their last two meetings against the Titans.

• Matches Played: 9
• Gujarat Titans Won: 6
• Rajasthan Royals Won: 3

Predicted RR vs GT playing XIs

Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag (c), Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Shubham Dubey, Jofra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi, Nandre Burger, Brijesh Sharma

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

Who will win RR vs GT match?

This is a clash between RR’s explosive top-order and GT’s balanced momentum. RR’s opening pair of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal is the most dangerous in the tournament, but their bowling has struggled to defend totals recently. GT, led by the clinical Gill and the red-hot Sudharsan, look more composed under pressure.

Prediction: While Gujarat is on a winning streak, Rajasthan Royals have a slight edge due to home advantage and their ability to exploit the Jaipur conditions. Expect a high-scoring thriller where RR’s spinners, led by Ravi Bishnoi, might be the difference-maker.