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The race for the IPL 2026 playoffs is heating up as Rajasthan Royals take on the Gujarat Titans at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Both teams are fighting for a place in the top four and this clash could play a major role in shaping that points table.
Riyan Parag’s Rajasthan Royals currently sit fourth with 12 points from 10 matches after winning six and losing four. Their strong net run rate has helped them stay just ahead in a tightly packed table and another win over Gujarat would further strengthen their playoff push.
The Gujarat Titans, led by Shubman Gill, also have 12 points from 10 games with the same win-loss record. Sitting just behind RR in fifth place, Gujarat will be eager to bounce back from their earlier defeat and move ahead in the standings.
This game is too tough to call as both sides have the quality to come out on top.
Gujarat Titans have looked formidable with the ball — Rabada, Siraj, Holder and Rashid Khan have combined to dismantle some of the IPL's finest batting lineups as they defeated CSK, PBKS and RCB in recent weeks.
Rajasthan Royals, however, have some of the most destructive top-order batsmen in the tournament in Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal, who could tear apart any bowling attack on their day.
Jofra Archer has been breathing fire and should cause problems. That said, Gujarat's momentum is hard to ignore . Three wins on the bounce gives them a slight edge going into this one.
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The Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur has turned into a batting-friendly venue this season, with the quick outfield allowing stroke-makers to cash in once they settle. Pacers can still find some movement and bounce with the new ball, but as the game progresses, spinners often rely on the larger boundaries to force mistakes. Dew in the second innings has also played a major role here, making chasing a big advantage and adding extra importance to the toss.
Both Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans have 12 points from 10 matches, with RR in fourth place and GT in fifth.
The match is being held at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
This match is crucial as it could significantly impact the playoff positions for both teams, who are currently fighting for a top-four spot.
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| CATEGORY | DETAIL |
| Established | 1969 |
| Capacity | 30,000 |
| IPL Matches | 66 |
| Batting First Wins | 23 (34.85%) |
| Batting Second Wins | 43 (65.15%) |
| Average First Innings Score | 167.38 |
| Average Runs Per Over | 8.44 |
| Average Runs Per Wicket | 29.95 |
| Highest Team Innings | 229/5 (SRH, 2026) |
| Lowest Team Innings | 59/10 (RR, 2023) |
| Highest Individual Innings | 113* (Virat Kolhi, RCB, 2024) |
| Best Bowling Figures | 6/14 (Sohail Tanvir, RR, 2008) |
The Gujarat Titans have enjoyed the better of this rivalry over the years, winning six of their nine matches against the Rajasthan Royals. RR have managed three victories, but Gujarat have largely stayed a step ahead since joining the league.
| CATEGORY | RR | GT |
| Matches Played | 9 | 9 |
| Matches Won | 3 | 6 |
| Matches Lost | 6 | 3 |
| Tie/ N.R | 0 | 0 |
| Highest Total | 212/2 | 217/6 |
| Lowest Total | 118/10 | 177/7 |
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| BETTING TIPS | ODDS |
| Sai Sudharshan to score over 30.5 | 1.87 via Dafabet |
Sai Sudharsan has carried his impressive form into this season and continues to be a key player in Gujarat Titans’ batting lineup.
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Here's how both sides are likely to line up in this game.
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag (c), Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Shubham Dubey, Jofra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi, Nandre Burger, Brijesh Sharma.
Impact Players - Tushar Deshpande, Dasun Shanaka
Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharshan, Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammad Siraj, Manav Suthar.
Impact Players - Nishant Sindhu, Shahrukh Khan
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