IPL 2026: Qualifier 2, GT vs RR Match Prediction - Who Will Win Today’s IPL Match Between Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals

The gt vs rr today match prediction delivers the last chance fixture of IPL 2026 — winner faces RCB in the Final on May 31, loser goes home. RR arrive on the back of three consecutive wins including a dominant Eliminator victory over SRH where Sooryavanshi smashed 97 off 29 balls. GT arrive bruised from a 92-run Qualifier 1 collapse against RCB — their biggest loss of the season — but still carry Rabada (26 wickets), Rashid (19 wickets), and two 600+ run scorers. Same venue, Mullanpur. RR have won every single match they’ve played here. One game decides the Final.

GT vs RR Match Details

GT vs RR Toss Prediction

Toss Winner Likely to: Bowl First

Same venue, same logic as the Eliminator two days ago. Mullanpur has been chasing-friendly in IPL 2026 — 3 of 4 matches won by the team batting second — with dew arriving in the second innings to assist the batting side. Both Gill and Parag know this ground. Whoever wins the toss is bowling first.

Pitch Report — Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium, Mullanpur

Fast, lively early surface that settles into a true batting track by over 6. Mullanpur averaged 214 runs first innings in IPL 2026 — one of the highest-scoring venues in the tournament. Dew in the second innings assists the chasing side. Spinners were the most successful bowlers here in IPL 2026 (Chahal led with 6 wickets). Pacers dominate the powerplay, spinners control the middle overs, and batters dominate from over 6 onwards.

Weather Report — Mullanpur, May 29, 2026

GT vs RR Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches)

GT vs RR Predicted Playing XIs

GT Playing XI: 

Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (C), Jos Buttler (WK), Nishant Sindhu, Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kulwant Khejroliya Impact Sub: Rahul Tewatia

RR Playing XI: 

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Riyan Parag (C), Donovan Ferreira, Dasun Shanaka, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Brijesh Sharma, Yash Raj Punja Impact Sub: Ravi Bishnoi

GT vs RR Players to Watch

GT

• Sai Sudharsan (BAT) — 652 runs at Avg 46.57, SR 157.86, 5 fifties in last 6 innings | IPL 2026’s second-highest run-scorer in career-best form — his consistency and ability to build a big innings is GT’s most important batting weapon after the Q1 collapse exposed their fragility.
• Shubman Gill (BAT/C) — 618 runs at Avg 44.14, SR 159.27 | GT captain and their second most prolific batter this season — when Gill and Sudharsan fire together in the powerplay, GT post totals no bowling attack has been able to defend all season.
• Kagiso Rabada (BOWL) — 26 wickets at Econ 9.48, joint Purple Cap | GT’s most dangerous bowler — five 3-wicket hauls this season. His powerplay pace on a lively Mullanpur surface is GT’s best chance of ending Sooryavanshi’s innings early.
• Rashid Khan (BOWL) — 19 wickets at Econ 8.77, BBI 4/33 | GT’s most economical bowler — 4/33 vs RR earlier this season shows his record in this specific fixture. On a Mullanpur surface where spinners dominated IPL 2026 (6 wickets for Chahal), Rashid’s middle-overs control is GT’s most potent bowling weapon tonight.

RR

• Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BAT) — 680 runs at SR 242.85, IPL 2026 Orange Cap leader | The most destructive batter in the tournament — 97 off 29 balls (12 sixes) in the Eliminator, 65 sixes in IPL 2026. At a fast Mullanpur surface where he’s already scored at SR 242, one Sooryavanshi powerplay ends this match before GT settle.
• Yashasvi Jaiswal (BAT) — 426 runs at SR 153.23 | RR’s consistent powerplay anchor — his calm, measured approach alongside Sooryavanshi’s explosiveness gives RR the most dangerous opening combination in this Qualifier 2.
• Jofra Archer (BOWL) — 24 wickets at Econ 9.17, BBI 3/17 | RR’s tournament MVP — 3/17 in the Eliminator vs SRH, consistent throughout. His pace and carry at Mullanpur against Sudharsan and Gill in the powerplay is the single most important bowling duel in this match.
• Ravindra Jadeja (ALL) — 221 runs + 10 wickets at Econ 8.03 | Now in RR’s playing XI for Q2 — Jadeja’s dual-department value and experience in knockout cricket gives RR a genuine match-winner beyond Archer. His left-arm spin in the middle overs is the perfect complement to Yash Raj Punja on a spinner-friendly Mullanpur surface.

Match Prediction Scenarios

If RR Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 65–85 
•  Predicted Total: 200–230
• Match Result: GT capable chasers — Sooryavanshi (SR 242.85) can post 60+ in the powerplay alone. If RR cross 210+, GT must chase without fault on a dew-assisted surface. Danger: Rabada removing both openers early collapses RR’s blueprint before the total is competitive.

If GT Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 60–80 
• Predicted Total: 195–220
• Match Result: RR favourites — GT’s Q1 collapse (162 all out vs RCB’s 254) showed exactly what happens when their top order falls under playoff pressure. If Archer removes Gill early, GT’s innings loses shape completely. RR posted 243/8 at this exact venue two days ago — their batting firepower is proven here.

Who Will Win? — GT vs RR Win Prediction

Prediction: RR to Win — 55-45

The gt vs rr win prediction leans toward Rajasthan Royals. Three reasons: 100% win record at Mullanpur, Sooryavanshi (680 runs, SR 242.85) in career-best form, and 3 consecutive wins entering this fixture. GT’s bowling (Rabada 26 wickets, Rashid 19) is superior on paper — but their 92-run Q1 collapse raises real concerns about batting resilience.