IPL 2026 Qualifier 2: GT vs RR match prediction – Who will win today’s match between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals?

Catch the match prediction, predicted playing XIs and other details on GT vs RR, IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh

Rajasthan Royals are expected to emerge as the winners of the IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 clash against Gujarat Titans on Friday. GT, led by Shubman Gill, lost by 92 runs to defendin champions RCB in Qualifier 1. However, by the virtue of finishing second on the points table, they have another chance to make it to the final. Meanwhile, RR knocked out SRH with a convincing 47-run win in the Elimiator, thanks to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 97-run blitzkreig. Although both teams have won once each when they have locked horns in IPL 2026 so far, RR’s record in Mullanpur, coupled with the advantage of their explosive top-order batting is expected to give them an upper-hand in the contest against RR.

Mullanpur pitch report for GT vs RR match

Discounting the first match in New Chandigarh, the average first innings total in 234. SRH’s 196 was the lowest total and only time in last 8 innings that the 200-mark wasn’t breached at the venue. Twice total of 220 or above, have been chased in IPL 2026. So, the above-par total here is perhaps 240-250.

• Average first innings total: 220
• Run rate: 10.74
• Batting first: 2 wins
• Chasing: 3 wins

Mullanpur Weather Report

• Temperature: 38°C (Day) / 26°C (Night)
• Humidity: 27% – 35%
• Wind Speed: 10 – 14 mph
• Rain Forecast: 10% – 15% chance of precipitation

GT vs RR: Team news & current form

• Rajasthan Royals (RR): The Royals arrive with soaring confidence and immense momentum. Buoyed by three consecutive wins, their latest triumph came in the Eliminator, where they comfortably brushed aside Sunrisers Hyderabad by 47 runs. The spotlight belongs firmly on young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who smashed an explosive 97 to anchor their deep run. Furthermore, Mullanpur has practically been a fortress for RR, who have won all four matches they have played at this venue this season.
• Gujarat Titans (GT): Under Shubman Gill, the Titans had an exceptional league phase but suffered a brutal reality check in Qualifier 1, collapsing to a massive 92-run defeat against defending champions RCB. Chasing a mammoth total, their batting lineup faltered under pressure. However, with top-tier match-winners like Shubman Gill (who hit 84 against RR earlier this season) and maestro Rashid Khan, GT has the pedigree to reset, bounce back, and peak when it matters most.

GT vs RR head-to-head record in IPL 2026

The two teams have shared the spoils in their league stage fixtures this season, adding an unpredictable layer to this knockout tie:

• Match 1 (April 4): Rajasthan Royals won by 6 runs in a nail-biting encounter at Ahmedabad.
• Match 2 (May 9): Gujarat Titans exacted sweet revenge with a commanding 77-run win at Jaipur, driven by Shubman Gill’s 84 and a masterclass 4-wicket haul from Rashid Khan.

Win Probability

• Rajasthan Royals: 54.6%
• Gujarat Titans: 45.4%

GT vs RR match prediction: Who will win IPL 2026 Qualifier 2?

While Gujarat Titans hold the psychological advantage of a comprehensive win over RR in their last league meeting, Rajasthan Royals enter Qualifier 2 as slight favorites. RR’s flawless 4-0 record at the Mullanpur stadium, combined with their blistering winning momentum and the sublime form of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, gives them the edge. Expect GT to push them to the absolute limit, but the Royals’ local comfort and current batting peak should safely carry them into the IPL 2026 Final.