RR vs GT IPL 2026: Jaipur clash on Saturday, full preview and broadcast details
Synopsis
Two sides locked at 12 points clash in Jaipur with contrasting momentum: RR seeking to halt a slide after a strong start, GT riding three straight wins and eyeing the top four. The head-to-head favours GT (6-3), but RR won their most recent meeting in April. Saturday's result could reshape the playoff race.
Key Takeaways
Match 52 of IPL 2026 features Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans on 9 May at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur .
Both teams have 12 points from their respective matches; RR in 4th , GT in 5th position.
RR lost to Delhi Capitals in their last match; GT won three consecutive games against CSK , RCB , and PBKS .
GT lead the head-to-head record 6-3 in nine meetings, but RR won their most recent clash on 4 April 2026 .
Broadcast on Star Sports channels and JioHotstar from 7:30 PM IST .
Rajasthan Royals will lock horns with Gujarat Titans in Match 52 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Saturday, 9 May, with both sides eyeing crucial points in their race for the top four.
Form and standings
Rajasthan Royals, the 2008 IPL champions, are recovering from a seven-wicket defeat to Delhi Capitals. After a strong start with four wins in their opening five matches, RR have faltered in recent contests, losing three of their last five. Captain Riyan Parag's team currently occupies fourth position with 12 points from 10 matches.
Gujarat Titans arrive in scintillating form, having strung together three consecutive victories over Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Punjab Kings. Positioned fifth with 12 points from six matches, a win on Saturday would propel them into the top four.
Head-to-head record
The two franchises have met nine times in IPL history. Gujarat Titans lead the rivalry with six victories, while Rajasthan Royals have won three encounters. Their most recent clash on 4 April 2026 saw RR emerge victorious, though GT will be seeking revenge after their current winning streak.
Match details and broadcast
Date and time: Saturday, 9 May 2026, 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
Broadcast: The match will be televised on Star Sports channels, with live-streaming available on JioHotstar.
Squad lineups
Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (captain), Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), Kumar Kushagra, Glenn Phillips, Rashid Khan, Manav Suthar, Nishant Sindhu, Washington Sundar, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kagiso Rabada, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Jayant Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Ashok Sharma, Jason Holder, Tom Banton, Luke Wood, Sai Sudharsan, Rahul Tewatia, Arshad Khan, Anuj Rawat, Kulwant Khejroliya, Gurnoor Brar, M Shahrukh Khan.
Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Riyan Parag (captain), Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper), Shimron Hetmyer, Dasun Shanaka, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Sandeep Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi, Adam Milne, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Tushar Deshpande, Shubham Dubey, Nandre Burger, Kuldeep Sen, Sushant Mishra, Donovan Ferreira, Kwena Maphaka, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Vignesh Puthur, Ravi Singh, Aman Rao Perala, Brijesh Sharma.
Point of View
Archer, Jaiswal — but have lost rhythm at a critical juncture. GT's three-game streak suggests they have found their groove with Gill and Phillips in form. The venue favours RR historically, but momentum favours GT. Expect a close contest that could tilt the balance in both teams' campaigns.
NationPress
11 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the RR vs GT IPL 2026 match?
The match is scheduled for Saturday, 9 May 2026 at 7:30 PM IST at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. It is Match 52 of the IPL 2026 season.
What is the current standing of RR and GT in IPL 2026?
Both teams have 12 points. Rajasthan Royals are placed 4th with 10 matches played, while Gujarat Titans are 5th with 6 matches played. A GT win would move them into the top four.
What is the head-to-head record between RR and GT?
Gujarat Titans lead the all-time rivalry 6-3 in nine IPL meetings. However, Rajasthan Royals won their most recent encounter on 4 April 2026.
Where can I watch the RR vs GT match?
The match will be broadcast live on Star Sports channels, with live-streaming available on JioHotstar.
Why is this match important for both teams?
RR are seeking to halt a recent dip in form after losing three of their last five matches. GT, on the other hand, are on a three-game winning streak and need a victory to break into the top four of the points table.
