GT vs RR, Qualifier 2 of IPL 2026, is at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur on May 29 at 7:30 PM IST. Winner books a final spot against RCB on Sunday. Loser packs the bags.
Gujarat Titans were thrashed by RCB in Qualifier 1, all out for 162 chasing 254. Rahul Tewatia’s 68 was the only resistance. Rajasthan Royals come in red-hot after a 47-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator on the back of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 97 off 29 balls.
Sooryavanshi now has 680 runs in 15 matches and is the top run-scorer of IPL 2026. Gujarat Titans lead the all-time head-to-head 7-3 from 10 meetings. This GT vs RR Dream11 prediction for Qualifier 2 covers every angle.
GT vs RR Match Preview
Gujarat Titans look to bounce back from a Qualifier 1 hammering while Rajasthan Royals carry knockout momentum into Qualifier 2.
| Details | Information |
| Match | GT vs RR, IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 |
| Date | 29 May 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2026 |
| Match Type | Night, 20-over knockout |
IPL 2026 Top Performers Heading Into Qualifier 2
Sooryavanshi leads the run charts with Sai Sudharsan and Gill close behind.
| Player | Team | Matches | Runs |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | RR | 15 | 680 |
| Sai Sudharsan | GT | 15 | 652 |
| Shubman Gill | GT | 14 | 618 |
| Dhruv Jurel | RR | 15 | 508 |
| Jos Buttler | GT | 15 | 498 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | RR | 15 | 426 |
Mullanpur Pitch Report
Mullanpur continues to deliver flat tracks and high scores with 220-plus posted in each of the last four IPL matches.
The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium has been a batter’s ground throughout the playoffs. RCB posted 254 in Qualifier 1 and RR posted 243 in the Eliminator at this same surface. In the last four IPL matches here, the score has crossed 220 every time.
Pacers get a little help in the first few overs but the track flattens out for batters after that. Pace bowling has accounted for 60% of wickets at this venue with spinners taking 40%. The average first innings score sits at 187 across the playoffs.
| Aspect | Details |
| Pitch Type | Flat with reliable bounce, batting-friendly |
| Avg 1st Innings Score | 187 |
| Recent Scoring Pattern | 220+ in each of last 4 IPL games here |
| Pace vs Spin | Pace 60% | Spin 40% |
| Best Suited To | Top-order batters and pace bowlers with the new ball |
| Boundary Sizes | Smaller boundaries, batters get full value |
Mullanpur Weather Report – Match Day
Cloudy evening in Mullanpur with comfortable temperatures and moderate humidity.
| Condition | Details |
| Match Type | Night game, 7:30 PM IST start |
| Temperature | Around 32°C, dropping through the evening |
| Humidity | 35-54%, moderate |
| Rain Chance | Low |
| Sky | Cloudy |
| Overall | Full 20-over game expected, slight cloud cover may help pacers |
Dream11 Team for GT vs RR
GT vs RR Head-to-Head Records
Gujarat Titans lead the all-time rivalry 7-3 but Rajasthan Royals carry far stronger recent momentum.
| Category | Stats |
| Total IPL Matches | 10 |
| GT Wins | 7 |
| RR Wins | 3 |
| No Result | 0 |
| GT Last 5 Form | L W L W W |
| RR Last 5 Form | W W W L L |
| Last GT Result | Lost to RCB by 92 runs (Qualifier 1) |
| Last RR Result | Won vs SRH by 47 runs (Eliminator) |
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Key Players to Watch
Sooryavanshi, Gill and Sai Sudharsan dominate the picks but Archer and Rabada hold the bowling weight.
| Player | Team | Role | IPL 2026 Stats |
| Shubman Gill | GT | Batter | 618 Runs in 14 M, 367 runs in last 10 at SR 162 |
| Sai Sudharsan | GT | Batter | 652 Runs in 15 M, second-highest run-scorer |
| Jos Buttler | GT | WK / Batter | 498 Runs in 15 M, scored 29 off 11 in Qualifier 1 |
| Jason Holder | GT | All-rounder | Took 2/39 in Qualifier 1, impact-pick option |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | RR | Batter | 680 Runs in 15 M, scored 97 off 29 in Eliminator |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | RR | Batter | 426 Runs in 15 M, top-order anchor |
| Dhruv Jurel | RR | WK / Batter | 508 Runs in 15 M, scored 50 in the Eliminator |
| Jofra Archer | RR | Bowler | Took 3/58 in the Eliminator, match-winner with new ball |
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