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Rajasthan Royals (RR) will meet the Gujarat Titans (GT) in the 52nd game of IPL 2026. Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, will host this game on 9th May 2026 at 7:30 PM IST. The Royals won the first game between the two teams by 6 runs, and this game also promises to be a thrilling one between the two teams.

Rajasthan Royals are 4th in the points table with 6 wins in 10 matches. They lost their last match against the Delhi Capitals by 7 runs. Their batting has been mainly dependent on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal at the top and Donovan Ferreira down the order. However, Riyan Parag (90 runs) finally got going this season. 

While Rajasthan’s bowling looks good on paper, Jofra Archer is the only bowler who is showing consistency. Except for him, all the other bowlers have failed to pick up wickets, especially the pacers. Ravi Bishnoi started the season well but has gone off-track in the last few games. The likes of Nandre Burger, Brijesh Sharma, Tushar Deshpande, and Ravi Bishnoi must come together as a group if the Royals are to win this match.

On the other hand, the Gujarat Titans have been on a roll in the last few games. They completed their hat-trick of wins by defeating the Punjab Kings in their last game. Their fast bowlers, especially Kagiso Rabada, have been exceptional, particularly at their home venue where there is help for the pacers early on. Mohammed Siraj has also bowled well, while Jason Holder seems to be the missing piece the Titans were desperately looking for. He’s contributing with the ball, bat, and in the field. 

Arshad Khan and Rashid Khan have also been solid, with the top 3 being consistent as ever with the bat. Washington Sundar has done a good job holding the innings together at number 4 or 5. Overall, Gujarat will be a pretty confident side coming to this match, and they’ll look to settle the score with the Royals from earlier this season.

IPL 2026 52nd Match: RR vs GT Probable Playing XIIs

The Royals are expected to be unchanged.

Rajasthan Royals: 1. Yashasvi Jaiswal, 2. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 3. Dhruv Jurel (wk), 4. Riyan Parag (c), 5. Donovan Ferreira, 6. Ravindra Jadeja, 7. Shubham Dubey, 8. Jofra Archer, 9. Ravi Bishnoi, 10. Tushar Deshpande, 11. Nandre Burger, 12. Brijesh Sharma

GT is expected to be unchanged as well.

Gujarat Titans: 1. Shubman Gill (c), 2. Sai Sudharsan, 3. Jos Buttler (wk), 4. Nishant Sindhu, 5. Washington Sundar, 6. Rahul Tewatia, 7.  Jason Holder, 8. Arshad Khan, 9.  Rashid Khan, 10. Kagiso Rabada, 11. Mohammed Siraj, 12. Manav Suthar

Sawai Mansingh Stadium Jaipur Pitch Report and Weather

The average first innings score at Jaipur is 226 runs this season, and both matches have been won by the chasing sides. Delhi Capitals chased down 225 runs in the last game while the Sunrisers chased down 228 runs earlier this season. A good batting wicket is expected with some assistance on offer for the pacers with the new ball. 

The boundary dimensions are decent as well. Teams will prefer chasing and expect another high-scoring affair in this game. 

The temperature will be very hot, around 37 degrees Celsius, with no chance of rain.

Fantasy Cricket Tips for RR vs GT: Players to Watch/Key Stats

Top Wicket-Keeper Picks:

• Jos Buttler has made starts this season but has failed to convert them into big scores. Despite that, he’s been in good touch till now with 335 runs in 10 matches at a strike rate of 152.96, averaging 37.22 with two fifties. Buttler will be a must in fantasy cricket, and you can try him as C/VC, especially while chasing. 
• Dhurv Jurel has 290 runs in 10 matches with 3 fifties to his name. Jurel started the tournament really well but has gone hot and cold after the initial matches. He’s a key batter for the Royals at 3 and will be another top fantasy pick. He scored 75 runs in the first meeting against GT this season.

Key batter picks: 

• Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has 404 runs at an average of 40.40, and his strike rate is 237.54 this season with one century and 2 fifties. He will look to attack from ball one and can decimate any bowling unit on his day. Vaibhav will have to be cautious against GT’s in-form pace attack. He will be an excellent C/VC choice too.
• Yashasvi Jaiswal is another top batter for RR to pick in fantasy cricket for this game. He’s one of the best opening batters in the league and has done a good job till now. Despite the fact he has only one knock of 51 runs in the last three innings with two single-digit scores, he’ll be someone you can back as the captain in fantasy cricket for this match.
• Sai Sudharsan is taking his time and holding one end while chasing moderate targets, and it has worked wonders for GT. His last four innings read: 57 runs, 6 runs, 87 runs, and 100 runs. He scored 73 runs in the first game against RR. Sai has 385 runs at a strike rate of 158.43 this season. He’ll be someone you can’t miss out on.
• Shubman Gill has 378 runs in 9 matches at an average of 42, and his strike rate is 154.91 with three fifties. He’s been aggressive in the powerplay and has looked to take on the bowlers. Gill is looking in fluent touch and a big knock feels around the corner for him. You can try him as C/VC as well.

Top all-rounder picks: 

• Donovan Ferreira has 229 runs in 7 innings at a strike rate of 177.51 with two fifties at an average of 45.80 this season. He’s been finishing games very consistently for the Royals and can bowl an over or two as well considering the number of left-handers in Gujarat. Ferreira will be a must in your fantasy teams.  
• Jason Holder picked up 7 wickets in 4 games so far at an economy of 6.94. Holder is capable with the bat too and he’ll fetch points from batting, bowling, and fielding. He’s been a key member of the GT side and will be a top C/VC option too, especially while bowling first.

Key bowler picks: 

• Kagiso Rabada has 16 wickets in 10 matches till now. He’s picking up wickets for fun, especially with the new ball. Rabada will fancy his chances against RR’s aggressive opening duo. He can help GT win the match in the first six overs itself.
• Jofra Archer is doing a similar role for Rajasthan this season. He’s picked up a wicket in the first over three times in IPL 2026. Archer has 15 wickets in 10 matches so far. He will be Rajasthan’s best answer to Guajrat’s top 3.

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Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Teams

• Riyan Parag
• Washington Sundar
• Rashid Khan
• Mohammed Siraj
• Brijesh Sharma

Other Matchups and Facts 

• Gujarat Titans have won 6 of the 9 games played between the two teams. 
• Shubman Gill vs. Jofra Archer (T20s): 16 runs, 3 dismissals in 19 deliveries.
• Riyan Parag vs. Rashid Khan (T20s): 27 runs, 2 dismissals in 30 deliveries.
• Riyan Parag vs. Kagiso Rabada (T20s): 27 runs, 2 dismissals in 20 deliveries.
• Jos Buttler vs. Ravindra Jadeja (T20s): 71 runs, 2 dismissals in 53 deliveries.
• Donovan Ferreira vs. Rashid Khan (T20s): 23 runs, 2 dismissals in 20 deliveries.
• Donovan Ferreira vs. Kagiso Rabada (T20s): 27 runs, 2 dismissals in 20 deliveries.

IPL 2026 52nd Match: RR vs GT Dream11 Prediction Today

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IPL 2026 52nd Match: RR vs GT Match Prediction: Who will win?

Both teams are looking good with some of the best players in their ranks, but Rajasthan has more depth with the bat, while Gujarat’s bowling is excellent form. The match will be decided by this contest and how Gujarat’s top order plays against Jofra Archer. 
Rajasthan Royals to win.

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