IPL 2026 Qualifier 2: The penultimate match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 marks a fiercest clash of Gujarat Titans (GT) vs Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the MYSIC stadium in Mullanpur.

The winner of the upcoming 73rd match of IPL 2026 will get an opportunity to face off against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the grand finale.

GT needs to make use of their second lifeline after losing to RCB by 92 runs in Qualifier 1. On the other hand, RR has been in tremendous form after triumphing over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 47 runs.

Let’s predict the winner of IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 round by analyzing the head-to-head records of GT vs RR, their recent form, key players, weather, and pitch conditions, expected playing XI, and impact player options.

Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2026 Match Info

• IPL 2026 Match Number: 73
• Date and Day: May 29, 2026 (Friday)
• Venue: MYSIC Stadium, Mullanpur
• Seating capacity inside stadium: 38,000
• Match Timings: 07:30 pm IST

GT and RR Recent Form Comparison in the Last 5 Matches of IPL 2026

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Head-to-Head Clashes of GT and RR in IPL Since 2022

GT vs RR Head-to-Head At MYSIC Stadium

For the first time, the Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals will compete at the MYSIC stadium in Mullanpur. 

GT vs RR Head-to-Head in IPL Playoffs

Only once did the Gujarat Titans and the Rajasthan Royals clash in an IPL playoff. Back in the 2022 edition final, GT triumphed over RR by 7 wickets to claim their maiden championship title under Hardik Pandya’s captaincy.

Titans vs Royals Key Players To Watch in IPL 2026 Qualifier 2

• Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill, Rahul Tewatia, Kagiso Rabada (Overseas), Jason Holder (Overseas), and Jos Buttler
  
  
• Rajasthan Royals: Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jofra Archer (Oveseas), and Nandre Burger (Overseas) 

Mullanpur Latest Update: Weather, Pitch, and Toss For IPL 2026 Qualifier 2

• Weather: The clear and breezy conditions at the Mullanpur stadium make it suitable for GT and RR to play a complete 20-over contest.
  
  
  • Temperature: 28°C
  • Wind Speed: 20 km/hr
  • Humidity: 43%
  • Cloud Cover: 25%
  • Dew Point: 16°
  • Rainfall Chance: NIL
    
• Pitch: Unlike the previous match of the IPL 2026 eliminator round, the MYSIC stadium is expected to favor the chasing team. This is because of the high dew factor that tilts the match towards the batting side during the second innings. Compared to spinners, the pacers will have a key role to play in Mullanpur.
  
• Toss: The toss-winning captain is likely to prefer batting second at this venue. This is because chasing mammoth targets can become easier with a high level of dew point (16°).

GT and RR Playing XI and Impact Subs For IPL 2026 Qualifier 2

Here is how the Gujarat Titans and the Rajasthan Royals should build an in-depth batting line-up to bolster their playing XI for IPL 2026 Qualifier 2:

Gujarat Titans Predicted XI in IPL 2026 Qualifier 2:

1. Sai Sudharsan
2. Shubman Gill (Captain)
3. Jos Buttler (Overseas)
4. Washington Sundar
5. Nishant Sindhu
6. Jason Holder (Overseas)
7. Rashid Khan (Overseas)
8. Rahul Tewatia
9. Kagiso Rabada (Overseas)
10. Mohammed Siraj
11. Prasidh Krishna

Gujarat Titans Impact Subs Options in IPL 2026 Qualifier 2:

1. Glenn Phillips (Overseas)
2. Anuj Rawat
3. Kumar Kushagra
4. R.Sai Kishore
5. Shahrukh Khan

Rajasthan Royals Predicted XI in IPL 2026 Qualifier 2:

1. Yashasvi Jaiswal
2. Vaibhav Suryavanshi
3. Riyan Parag (Captain)
4. Dhruv Jurel
5. Donovan Ferreira  (Overseas)
6. Ravindra Jadeja
7. Dasun Shanaka (Overseas)
8. Jofra Archer (Overseas)
9. Nandre Burger (Overseas)
10. Brijesh Sharma
11. Yash Raj Punja

Rajasthan Royals Impact Subs Options in IPL 2026 Qualifier 2:

1. Shubham Dubey
2. Sushant Mishra
3. Aman Rao Perala
4. Ravi Bishnoi
5. Tushar Deshpande

IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 Winner Prediction: Gujarat Titans or Rajasthan Royals

Gujarat Titans’ domination in the head-to-head records enhances their winning chances, but Rajasthan Royals’ recent form makes them the favorites to win the Qualifier 2 round.

In conclusion, the team with an aggressive opening combination and consistent batters in the middle order has higher chances to accomplish a victory at the MYSIC stadium.