Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans will face each other in Match 52 of IPL 2026 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Saturday evening. With the playoff race entering a crucial phase, both teams will be eager to secure valuable points in this high-pressure contest.
Rajasthan Royals are searching for consistency after mixed performances in recent matches. Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans have regained momentum with consecutive victories and will look to continue their strong run in the tournament.
Rajasthan Royals Looking for a Strong Comeback
Rajasthan Royals began the season brightly but have struggled to maintain momentum in recent games. The batting unit has shown flashes of brilliance, especially through Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, but the team will need stronger middle-order contributions.
Captain Riyan Parag will be expected to guide the side under pressure, while experienced players like Ravindra Jadeja and Jofra Archer will play important roles with both bat and ball.
The Royals are still very much in contention for a playoff spot, but another defeat could make their path difficult.
Match 52 Details RR vs GT IPL 2026
- Match: Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans, Match 52
- Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
- Date: May 9, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar & JioStar Network
Jaipur Pitch Report
The Sawai Mansingh Stadium has produced high-scoring contests during IPL 2026. Batters have enjoyed the true bounce and quick outfield, while bowlers have struggled to defend totals consistently.
Chasing teams have found success at this venue, especially during the second innings when conditions become better for stroke play. Another batting-friendly surface is expected, making the toss extremely important.
Head to Head IPL RR vs GT
- Matches Played: 9
- Rajasthan Royals Wins: 3
- Gujarat Titans Wins: 6
- No Result: 0
- First Meeting: April 14, 2022
- Last Meeting: April 4, 2026 (RR Won)
RR vs GT: Predicted Playing XIs
Rajasthan Royals
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Riyan Parag (C), Shubham Dubey, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi, Brijesh Sharma, Nandre Burger
Gujarat Titans
Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (C), Jos Buttler (WK), Nishant Sindhu, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Jason Holder, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Manav Suthar
Match 52, RR vs GT IPL 2026 Match Prediction
Both teams have match-winners capable of changing the game quickly, but Gujarat Titans appear slightly more balanced heading into this contest due to their recent momentum and settled combination.
However, if Rajasthan Royals bat second, their explosive batting lineup could make the chase easier under Jaipur conditions.
- RR WINNER
