Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans Prediction & Preview – IPL 2026 52nd Match
Match summary
Rajasthan Royals face Gujarat Titans at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in IPL 2026 match 52. Preview with likely XIs, pitch report, weather and expected scores.
Match details
| Match | Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans, 52nd Match |
|---|---|
| Series | Indian Premier League 2026 |
| Date | 9 May 2026 |
| Start time | 2:00 pm GMT / 7:30 pm local |
| Venue | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | Rajasthan Royals |
| Toss pick | Gujarat Titans |
Matches in this series
Match preview
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.
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.
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
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 175–195 | – |
| Second innings | 165–185 | – |
Rajasthan Royals
Home advantage at Jaipur and a strong top order give Rajasthan a slight edge in a match where the middle overs may decide the total.
Toss pick: Gujarat Titans
FAQ
Who is likely to win Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans?
Our preview picks Rajasthan Royals, with the home advantage at Jaipur.
Is the Jaipur pitch good for batting?
Mostly. It is slightly batter-friendly, but the surface tends to slow down and can become two-paced, so totals around 180 are competitive.
Which bowlers could matter in the middle overs?
Ravi Bishnoi and Ravindra Jadeja for Rajasthan, and Rashid Khan and Washington Sundar for Gujarat, are likely to be important.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Rajasthan Royals
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- Dhruv Jurelwk
- Riyan Paragc
- Donovan Ferreira
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Shubham Dubey
- Jofra Archer
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Nandre Burger
- Brijesh Sharma
Gujarat Titans
- Shubman Gillc
- Sai Sudharsan
- Jos Buttlerwk
- Jason Holder
- Shahrukh Khan
- Washington Sundar
- Arshad Khan
- Rashid Khan
- Kagiso Rabada
- Mohammed Siraj
- Manav Suthar
Head-to-head
Earlier meetings of Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans that we covered.