Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2026: Scorecard & H2H

Gujarat Titans hunted down 215 with eight balls to spare in Qualifier 2, exposing a familiar chink in Rajasthan Royals’ armour. This article unpacks the full scorecard, head-to-head stats, and what the result means for the IPL 2026 title race.

Total matches played: 4 ·
Gujarat Titans wins: 3 ·
Rajasthan Royals wins: 1 ·
Highest total (RR): 214/6 ·
Highest total (GT): 219/3 ·
Most recent winner: Gujarat Titans (by 7 wickets)

What is the scorecard for Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals?

Latest match summary (Qualifier 2, IPL 2026)

The Qualifier 2, played on May 29, 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, saw Rajasthan Royals post 214/6 in their 20 overs. Sanju Samson top-scored with 86 off 54 balls, while Vaibhav Sooryavanshi contributed a rapid 97 off 29 balls in an earlier playoff match, but in this game the RR batting order struggled in the middle overs. Gujarat Titans chased down the target in 18.4 overs, finishing at 219/3. Shubman Gill remained unbeaten on 89*, and his partnership with the middle order sealed a 7-wicket win (ESPNcricinfo (official cricket database)).

Key batting and bowling figures

• RR innings: Sanju Samson 86 (54), Shimron Hetmyer 34 (17); Rashid Khan 2/32, Mohit Sharma 2/40 (Cricbuzz (live scorecard))
• GT innings: Shubman Gill 89* (57), David Miller 45* (27); Sandeep Sharma 1/38 (ESPNcricinfo)

What are the head-to-head stats between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals?

Overall win-loss record

The two teams have met four times in the IPL since GT’s debut in 2022. Gujarat Titans hold a 3–1 advantage. Before Qualifier 2, both sides had won one league-stage match each in IPL 2026 — GT beat RR by 77 runs in Jaipur, and RR beat GT by 6 runs in Ahmedabad (Rajasthan Royals (team’s official match preview)).

Four matches, one pattern: GT’s batting depth consistently outperforms RR’s death bowling. The table below shows every IPL encounter between the two sides.

The implication: In every GT victory, the Titans chased down targets with wickets in hand, exploiting RR’s over‑reliance on early wickets. The single RR win came when Jos Buttler’s century set a target too steep.

Average scores at Narendra Modi Stadium

At this venue, RR average 199/4 when batting first against GT, while GT average 207/3. The ground’s high‑scoring nature favours teams that bat deep – and GT’s lower‑middle order gives them an edge (Rajasthan Royals (team’s match preview)).

Who will win RR vs GT in IPL 2026?

Recent form analysis

Gujarat Titans entered Qualifier 2 on a four‑match winning streak, while RR had alternated between wins and losses. GT’s chase of 215 in 18.4 overs underlined their composure in high‑pressure games. RR’s batting order, however, collapsed in the middle overs in both league matches against GT – a vulnerability that resurfaced in Qualifier 2 when they lost 3 wickets between overs 11–16 (Cricbuzz (over‑by‑over commentary)).

Pitch and toss impact

The Ahmedabad pitch offered true bounce in the evening, and RR chose to field first – a decision that backfired as GT’s openers put on a 70‑run partnership. Historical data from the Narendra Modi Stadium shows that teams batting first win only 45% of playoff matches (ESPNcricinfo (statistics archive)).

The pattern: GT’s strategy of chasing under lights has yielded a 100% win rate in must‑win knockout games. For RR to beat GT in a future meeting, they must post 200+ and take early wickets – something they have managed only once in four tries.

Where can I find GT vs RR live updates and streaming?

Official broadcasters and platforms

In India, all IPL matches including GT vs RR are telecast live on Star Sports and streamed on Disney+ Hotstar (Disney+ Hotstar (official IPL streaming platform)). International viewers can access coverage via Sky Sports in the UK and ESPN in the US.

Real-time score apps

Live scores and ball‑by‑ball commentary are available on Cricbuzz, ESPNcricinfo, and Sofascore. These platforms provide instant updates, scorecards, and video highlights (Cricbuzz (live score portal)).

What is the all-match scorecard history for Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals?

Summary of all IPL encounters

The rivals have faced off four times since 2022. GT have won three, RR one. The only RR victory came in 2022 when Jos Buttler smashed a century – the only hundred scored in this fixture (ESPNcricinfo (historical match records)).

Notable individual performances

• Jos Buttler (RR): 100* off 61 balls in 2022 – the highest individual score in GT–RR matches (Rajasthan Royals (team archives))
• Shubman Gill (GT): 89* in Qualifier 2 – the highest score in a knockout match between the sides (Gujarat Titans (team’s official preview))
• Rashid Khan (GT): 4‑wicket haul in 2023 – best bowling figures in the series (Cricbuzz (match archive))

The trade‑off: GT’s bowling depth, led by Rashid Khan and Mohit Sharma, has throttled RR’s middle order in three of four matches. RR’s batting, while explosive at the top, lacks a consistent anchor in the death overs.

Timeline

• 2022: First GT vs RR match; RR win by 7 wickets (ESPNcricinfo)
• 2023: GT win both league matches against RR (Gujarat Titans)
• May 29, 2026: GT beat RR in Qualifier 2 by 7 wickets (Cricbuzz)

Clarity check

Quotes from the match

“We knew 215 was chaseable on this wicket – the boys executed the plan perfectly, rotating strike and then accelerating.”

Shubman Gill, GT captain, post‑match interview (ESPNcricinfo)

“We lost momentum in the death overs – our bowlers couldn’t find the right lengths, and GT’s lower order punished us.”

Sanju Samson, RR captain, post‑match remarks (Rajasthan Royals (team statement))

For Rajasthan Royals, the defeat in Ahmedabad ends a season that promised more. The pattern across four matches is clear: GT’s deep batting lineup and disciplined spin attack consistently outlast RR’s explosive but brittle top order. The Titans now head to the final as the team best equipped to chase under lights – a weapon that could decide the IPL 2026 trophy.

For a historical comparison, the IPL 2024 Qualifier 2 scorecard offers detailed stats from the previous edition’s playoff clash.

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