GT vs RR Dream11 Prediction, Qualifier 2, Match Preview, Pitch and Weather Report
The road to the IPL 2026 grand finale makes its final stop at New Chandigarh as Gujarat Titans (GT) clash against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the high-stakes Qualifier 2.
Gujarat Titans arrive here looking for redemption after a bruising 92-run defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Qualifier 1. Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals are riding high on momentum following a clinical victory in the Eliminator against Sunrisers Hyderabad, largely powered by their 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The winner of this blockbuster contest will punch their ticket to face RCB in the final at Ahmedabad.
Match Details
Match: Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals, Qualifier 2, IPL 2026
Date: May 29, 2026 (Tomorrow)
Time: 7:30 PM LOCAL | 2:00 PM GMT
Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh
Live Streaming & TV: JioHotstar & Star Sports Network
Match Preview & Key Battles
Gujarat Titans: Seeking Consistency at the Top
Shubman Gill’s men need to quickly shake off their Qualifier 1 collapse. The Titans bank heavily on their formidable top three—Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, and Jos Buttler (who faces his former franchise). If the top order fails to set a platform, GT’s middle order has struggled to play catch-up.
On the bowling front, the pace duo of Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada will have their task cut out in the powerplay. Their primary target will be neutralizing Rajasthan’s explosive opening partnership.
Rajasthan Royals: Riding the Sooryavanshi Wave
Rajasthan Royals look like a completely transformed unit in the playoffs. Young prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has set the tournament on fire, coming off a blistering 97 off just 29 balls in the Eliminator. Backed by the elegant Yashasvi Jaiswal and captain Riyan Parag, RR’s batting line-up possesses frightening boundary-hitting capabilities.
Their bowling unit looks incredibly balanced with express pace from Jofra Archer, the craftiness of Sandeep Sharma, and the spin wizardry of Ravindra Jadeja and Ravi Bishnoi.
Mullanpur Pitch & Weather Report
Pitch Report
The surface at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium (specifically Pitch No. 4) has been an absolute batter’s paradise during IPL 2026. Teams have consistently breached the 200-run mark here.
Early Assistance: Fast bowlers can expect a bit of carry and seam movement with the new ball under the lights.
The Dew Factor: Heavy evening dew is expected to settle during the second innings. This makes gripping the ball difficult for spinners and fielders alike, making batting second a massive advantage. The captain winning the toss will undoubtedly choose to bowl first.
Weather Report
Fans can expect an uninterrupted 40-over contest. The weather forecast for Mullanpur tomorrow evening indicates a clear sky with temperatures hovering around 35°C to 36°C at match time, cooling down slightly into the late evening. There is 0% chance of rain.
GT vs RR Dream11 Fantasy Picks & Predicted XIs
Probable Playing XIs
Gujarat Titans XI: Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Nishant Sindhu, Jason Holder, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.
Rajasthan Royals XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag (c), Donovan Ferreira, Dasun Shanaka, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi.
Top Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
Shubman Gill (GT): Highly consistent at the top order and loves performing in crucial knockout games.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (RR): In lethal touch; his current strike rate makes him a must-have high-reward multiplier option.
Rashid Khan (GT): Can restrict runs in the middle overs and chip in with crucial lower-order runs.
Riyan Parag (RR): Leads from the front and handles pressure situations beautifully in the middle order.
