Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans, Match 52 of TATA IPL 2026, is a six-pointer that could define the playoff picture. Both teams are locked on 12 points and collide at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Saturday, May 9.
RR are powered by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (SR 220.86) and Yashasvi Jaiswal, while Jofra Archer leads their powerplay bowling with 9 wickets. GT arrive equally dangerous, with Shubman Gill (373 runs), Jos Buttler (309 runs) and Kagiso Rabada (16 wickets).
IPL 2026 Match 52 RR vs GT Match Info
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Match 52, IPL 2026 (TATA IPL) |
| Teams | Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans |
| Date | Saturday, May 9, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| Live Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
| RR Captain | Riyan Parag |
| GT Captain | Shubman Gill |
| RR Position | Tied 2nd–5th (6W, 3-4L, 12 pts) |
| GT Position | Tied 2nd–5th (6W, 3-4L, 12 pts) |
IPL 2026 Match 52 Odds for RR vs GT
Both teams arrive on identical points, making this one of the most evenly-matched fixtures of IPL 2026. RR’s home advantage and 2-match winning streak over GT tilt the balance slightly in their favour.
Rajasthan’s win odds sit in the 1.80–1.95 range, while Gujarat are priced between 1.90 and 2.10. The toss market is nearly balanced.
| Platform | RR Win Odds | GT Win Odds | Toss Odds (RR) | Toss Odds (GT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.85 | 2.05 | 1.88 | 1.88 |
| Stake | 1.90 | 2.00 | 1.90 | 1.85 |
| 4RABET | 1.80 | 2.10 | 1.85 | 1.90 |
| BetVibe | 1.88 | 2.05 | 1.88 | 1.88 |
IPL 2026 Match 52 Toss Prediction for RR vs GT
Jaipur’s chasing record is one of the strongest in the IPL. Teams batting second have won 42 of 65 matches at this venue, a success rate above 60 percent. The average first-innings score is 165–167, and anything beyond 185 is difficult to defend.
Dew sets in from the 12th to 14th over of the second innings, slowing the ball and shifting conditions in favour of batters. Both captains know this trend well.
Toss Prediction: The toss winner will elect to field first. Dew, the 60-percent chasing record, and the advantage of setting a target on a two-paced pitch all point in one direction.
RR Predicted Playing XI for IPL 2026 Match 52
Rajasthan Royals are at their most dangerous at home. Sooryavanshi (SR 220.86) and Jaiswal form the most explosive opening pair in the tournament. Dhruv Jurel provides middle-order stability with 248 runs at an average of 31.00.
Archer has taken 9 powerplay wickets in IPL 2026, dismissing batters off the first ball three times this season. Bishnoi’s leg-breaks are the perfect weapon for Jaipur’s slow middle-overs surface.
| Rank | Player | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yashasvi Jaiswal | Batter (Opener) | Explosive top-order runs; 55 off 36 vs GT in IPL 2026 |
| 2 | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | Batter (Opener) | SR 220.86; 103 off 37 balls vs SRH at Jaipur |
| 3 | Dhruv Jurel (wk) | WK-Batter | 248 runs, avg 31.00, SR 153.08; 75 off 42 vs GT |
| 4 | Riyan Parag (c) | Batter | Captain and middle-order anchor; excellent home record |
| 5 | Shimron Hetmyer | Batter | Explosive death-overs finisher |
| 6 | Donovan Ferreira | All-rounder | Useful lower middle-order cameos |
| 7 | Ravindra Jadeja | All-rounder | Left-arm spin and lower-order reliability |
| 8 | Jofra Archer | Bowler | 9 powerplay wickets in IPL 2026; yorker specialist at death |
| 9 | Ravi Bishnoi | Bowler | 4/41 vs GT in Match 9; leg-spin suits Jaipur |
| 10 | Nandre Burger | Bowler | Left-arm pace; new-ball movement under lights |
| 11 | Brijesh Sharma | Bowler | Support seam; disciplined in Jaipur conditions |
| 12 (Impact) | Shubham Dubey | All-rounder | Extra batting depth if required |
GT Predicted Playing XI for IPL 2026 Match 52
Gujarat Titans arrive with their last-ball Jaipur defeat from IPL 2025 still fresh. Gill (373 runs), Sudharsan (328 runs) and Buttler (309 runs) form the best top three in IPL 2026. The middle order beyond them remains their persistent concern.
Rabada leads GT’s bowling with 16 wickets, including 10 in the powerplay. Rashid Khan (13 wickets) and Prasidh Krishna (18 wickets) provide strong support across all phases.
| Rank | Player | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shubman Gill (c) | Batter (Opener) | 373 runs this season; GT’s batting cornerstone |
| 2 | Sai Sudharsan | Batter (Opener) | 328 runs; 73 off 44 vs RR in IPL 2026 Match 9 |
| 3 | Jos Buttler (wk) | WK-Batter | 309 runs; aggressive in the powerplay |
| 4 | Washington Sundar | All-rounder | 169 runs; off-spin useful on Jaipur’s slow surface |
| 5 | Jason Holder | All-rounder | 2 wkts + 3 catches vs RCB; key all-round contributor |
| 6 | M Shahrukh Khan | Batter | Death-overs power hitter |
| 7 | Rahul Tewatia | All-rounder | Leg-spin and finishing ability in the death |
| 8 | Rashid Khan | Bowler | 13 wickets; leg-breaks suit Jaipur’s slow surface |
| 9 | Kagiso Rabada | Bowler | 16 wickets; 10 in the powerplay this season |
| 10 | Mohammed Siraj | Bowler | Swing and seam with the new ball |
| 11 | Prasidh Krishna | Bowler | 18 wickets; hard-length seam bowler |
| 12 (Impact) | Glenn Phillips | Batter | Middle-order reinforcement if needed |
Sawai Mansingh Stadium Pitch Report, IPL 2026
The Sawai Mansingh Stadium has hosted 65-plus IPL matches since 2008. The surface has slowed into a two-paced wicket that rewards variation and punishes mistimed aggression.
Pacers get early movement in the first six overs. Spinners come into play from overs 9 to 15 as the pitch grips and slows. The square boundaries stretch to approximately 70 metres, one of the largest in the IPL. The 200-run barrier has been breached only 10 times in Jaipur’s entire IPL history.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Stadium | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| Capacity | ~24,000 |
| Pitch Type | Slow, two-paced; grip for spinners in middle overs |
| Avg 1st Innings Score (IPL 2026) | 165–167 runs |
| Boundary Size | Square: ~70m |
| RR Home Record (IPL history) | 38 wins from 62 matches |
| Highest Team Total at Venue | 229/5 — Sunrisers Hyderabad (IPL 2026) |
| Lowest Team Total at Venue | 59 all out — RR vs RCB (IPL 2023) |
| Best Strategy | Field first; chasing teams win above 60% here |
Jaipur Weather Report, May 9, 2026
Jaipur in May is warm but clear. No rain is forecast and a full 40-over contest is virtually guaranteed.
| Weather Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| Condition | Clear skies, warm and dry evening |
| Temperature | 38–40°C at match start, cooling to ~28–30°C by final overs |
| Humidity | Low to moderate, around 20–28% |
| Wind Speed | Light winds, 10–15 km/h |
| Dew Factor | Moderate to significant; kicks in from the 12th–14th over of the 2nd innings |
| Rain Probability | Less than 5% during match hours (7:30 PM – 10:45 PM IST) |
| Match Interruption Risk | Very Low. Full 40-over contest virtually guaranteed |
Dream11 Team for RR vs GT
RR vs GT Head-to-Head Record: Last 5 Matches
Overall Head-to-Head (IPL History): RR have won the last two meetings in a row. GT’s last visit to Jaipur ended in a famous eight-wicket defeat, when Sooryavanshi smashed 101 off 38 balls to chase down 210 inside 16 overs in IPL 2025.
At Ahmedabad in Match 9 of IPL 2026, Ravi Bishnoi’s 4 for 41 dismantled GT’s middle order after Sudharsan’s 73 had nearly won the game. RR defended 210 on the last ball.
| Match | Date | Winner | Margin | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL 2026 Match 9 | Apr 4, 2026 | RR | 6 runs (last ball) | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| IPL 2025 | Apr 28, 2025 | RR | 8 wickets | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| IPL 2025 | Apr 9, 2025 | GT | 58 runs | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| IPL 2024 | Apr 10, 2024 | GT | 3 wickets | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| IPL 2023 | May 5, 2023 | GT | 9 wickets | Various |
Our Prediction: RR Have Better Chances to Win Against GT in IPL 2026 Match 52
Bottom line up front: RR win at home, either posting 175-plus and defending with Archer and Bishnoi, or chasing 160–170 with their openers settling the game inside the powerplay.
Why RR Can Win
RR have won 38 of 62 IPL matches at Jaipur. When Sooryavanshi and Jaiswal are firing, this ground becomes the most intimidating batting venue in the tournament.
Archer is the decisive matchup against GT’s top three. He has dismissed openers off the first ball three times in IPL 2026. If Gill falls early, GT’s fragile middle order meets Bishnoi’s spin before they are set.
Bishnoi’s 4 for 41 against these exact GT batters in Match 9 was not a one-off. On Jaipur’s slow surface between overs 9 and 15, he is virtually unplayable.
GT’s middle order remains their glaring weakness. Shahrukh Khan, Glenn Phillips and Tewatia have all underdelivered this season.
Why GT Can Win
Gill reads slow surfaces better than most IPL openers. His 43 in Match 9 came in a game GT should have won. Expect a more aggressive approach from him in Jaipur this time.
Rabada has taken 10 powerplay wickets in IPL 2026. Removing Sooryavanshi or Jaiswal early completely restructures the RR innings.
Rashid Khan on a slow Jaipur surface is GT’s most dangerous middle-overs weapon. A two-wicket spell in overs 10 to 14 can deflate any batting unit.
Buttler has 309 runs this season and thrives when the field is spread. A big knock from him can make GT’s total virtually unchallengeable.
Final Verdict
Form and conditions lean toward Rajasthan Royals. Their home record, the dew advantage after the 13th over, and the Sooryavanshi-Jaiswal opening combination make them the side to beat in Jaipur. Archer and Bishnoi are the ideal bowling pair for this surface.
For GT to win, Rabada must strike early and Rashid must spin through the middle. That scenario is possible, but the chase remains RR’s preferred mode and their speciality in 2026.
Predicted Winner: RR by 5–6 wickets (if chasing) or by 10–15 runs (if defending a total of 175-plus).
This prediction is based on publicly available squad data, injury reports, venue stats, and historical records as of May 7, 2026. Official playing XIs will be confirmed at the toss.
