IPL RR vs GT: Which Side Will Take a Step Closer to the Playoffs?

IPL RR vs GT preview- Check predicted XI, pitch report, head-to-head stats, points table, key players and match prediction

Jaipur: Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans will play an important IPL 2026 match on May 9 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Both sides are chasing the playoffs and need to do well in their upcoming fixtures.

Rajasthan Royals seem like a better bet than Gujarat Titans as far as performance goes lately. Both Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans have impressive squads this season and should provide some great entertainment to the fans.

IPL 2026 Points Table

The fight for playoffs has reached the most intense part with only a few games left before the playoffs. Sunrisers Hyderabad remain at the top of the points table with 14 points from 11 matches and net run rate of +0.737. Punjab Kings follow them in second place with 13 points from 10 matches and net run rate of +0.571. Third-placed Royal Challengers Bengaluru has 12 points from 10 matches and the best net run rate of +1.234.

Rajasthan Royals have managed to climb into the playoff contention with 12 points from 10 matches and net run rate of +0.510, whereas Gujarat Titans are fifth with the same number of points, but net run rate of -0.147. Sixth-placed Chennai Super Kings have 10 points from 10 matches, followed by seventh-placed Kolkata Knight Riders with 9 points and eighth-placed Delhi Capitals with 8 points from 11 matches. Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants are tied at the bottom with 6 points each.

Victory in the RR v GT game might prove crucial in the fight for playoffs for one of the teams.

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Probable Playing XI

Rajasthan Royals XI

• Yashasvi Jaiswal
• Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
• Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper)
• Riyan Parag (captain)
• Donovan Ferreira
• Ravindra Jadeja
• Shubham Dubey
• Jofra Archer
• Ravi Bishnoi
• Nandre Burger
• Brijesh Sharma

Impact Player: Dasun Shanaka

The RR batsmen have looked fantastic in all formats this season, especially in the powerplays, with Jaiswal giving them fast starts and Riyan Parag scoring vital runs under pressure. Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger will spearhead the pace attack while spin bowlers Ravindra Jadeja and Ravi Bishnoi will try to exploit any weaknesses in the batting lineup.

Gujarat Titans XI

• Shubman Gill (C)
• Sai Sudharsan
• Jos Buttler (WK)
• Washington Sundar
• Nishant Sindhu
• Jason Holder
• Rashid Khan
• Arshad Khan
• Kagiso Rabada
• Mohammed Siraj
• Manav Suthar

Impact Player: Rahul Tewatia

Gujarat Titans have arguably the best bowling attack in IPL 2026 and should be able to produce match-changing moments in every game. The combination of Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj with the new ball and Rashid Khan in the middle overs gives them plenty of weapons when it comes to taking wickets. Besides, the brilliant captaincy and batting ability of Shubman Gill should prove vital for GT.

RR vs GT Match History

Rajasthan Royals have played lots of closely contested matches against Gujarat Titans, ever since GT entered the IPL in 2022. The GT-RR rivalry has seen Gujarat Titans prevail more often due to superior bowling at crucial moments.

RR v GT Head-to-Head

• Matches Played: 8
• Wins for GT: 6
• Wins for RR: 2

However, Rajasthan Royals might find some motivation in the fact that they will be playing the game at their home ground in Jaipur.

Pitch Report

The pitch at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium should favor both batters and bowlers equally. The batters should enjoy playing aggressively early on in the innings, while spin bowlers might find things easier during the middle overs.

The teams opting to bat first at the venue tend to aim for scoring 180-190 runs. Moreover, dew could prove important in the second innings, meaning the captains would likely consider bowling first after winning the toss.

Fast bowlers that are able to bowl in good areas might receive some help from the new ball.

Player Form Guide

Rajasthan Royals

• Yashasvi Jaiswal: Can give fast starts in the powerplays.
• Riyan Parag: Leading RR well and scoring runs in big moments.
• Jofra Archer: Great pace and movement off the pitch.
• Ravindra Jadeja: Can help both with the ball and bat.

Gujarat Titans

• Shubman Gill: Most reliable GT batter this season.
• Jos Buttler: Scoring runs quickly and providing variety.
• Rashid Khan: Unbeatable match-winner with the ball.
• Mohammed Siraj: Aggressive fast bowler with new ball.

Match Prediction

While both Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans are pretty well balanced on paper, the hosts may have a small advantage considering they’ll be playing at home and they’ve been batting aggressively lately.

However, Gujarat Titans boast superior head-to-head stats and a superb bowling attack capable of changing the course of the game.

If RR’s top-order batters have good performances, the home side could take control of the game, but if GT can dismiss some key batters early in the innings thanks to Rashid, Rabada and Siraj, then the visitors might dominate the game.

Where to Watch

Fans who wish to see the RR vs GT IPL 2026 clash live should tune into Star Sports Network in India. Live streaming services will be provided by Jio Hotstar.

Toss Time- 7:00 PM IST Match Time- 7:30 PM IST