Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans Prediction & Preview – IPL 2026 52nd Match

Rajasthan Royals host Gujarat Titans in match 52 of IPL 2026 in Jaipur. Both teams have strong top orders, so a fast start is likely, though the middle overs could decide how big the totals become.

Rajasthan’s likely XI features Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi at the top, with Riyan Parag leading the side and Dhruv Jurel keeping wicket. Ravindra Jadeja and Donovan Ferreira provide depth, while Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger and Ravi Bishnoi lead the attack.

Gujarat are expected to field Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler as their batting core, supported by Jason Holder and Washington Sundar. Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj make up a varied bowling group.

Probable playing XI

Pitch report

Sawai Mansingh Stadium is well balanced but leans slightly towards batters in T20s. It offers good bounce and carry early, so stroke-makers can score freely in the powerplay, and 170–190 has been common recently. Later the surface can become two-paced, bringing spinners and cutters into play. Teams often chase here, as conditions stay manageable under lights.

Weather

On 9 May at 7:30 pm in Jaipur it should be warm at 30–32°C, easing through the evening, with clear to partly cloudy skies and almost no chance of rain. Humidity is moderate and a light breeze is expected.

Expected scores

• 1st innings: 175–195
• 2nd innings: 165–185

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