The Rajasthan Royals are set to host the Gujarat Titans in Match 52 of IPL 2026. This “Pink Promise” match at Jaipur is a high-stakes encounter, with both teams sitting on 12 points and fighting to secure their spot in the playoffs.

RR Vs GT (Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans), 52nd Match Details :

• Match: Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans (Match 52, IPL 2026).

• Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur.

• Time: 7:30 PM IST (Toss at 7:00 PM).

• Live Stream: JioHotstar / Star Sports Network.

RR vs GT Match Preview 2026: Full Stats, Head-to-Head & Key Players

While GT has historically dominated this fixture, RR broke their streak earlier this season with a thrilling 6-run win in Ahmedabad. Both teams enter this clash with 6 wins each, making this a direct battle for momentum in the top half of the table.

RR vs GT Head-to-Head Record:

• Total Matches: 10

• GT Wins: 6

• RR Wins: 4

• Previous Match (2026): RR won by 6 runs (RR 210/6, GT 204/8).

• Trend: RR has won the last two meetings, shifting the historical power balance.

RR vs GT Pitch Report – Sawai Mansingh Stadium:

• Average 1st Innings Score: 175–185

• Pitch Type: Balanced (Initially helps swing bowlers, becomes a batting paradise under lights).

• Dew Factor: Significant (Likely to play a major role in the second innings).

• Toss Advantage: Teams prefer chasing to take advantage of the dew and easier batting conditions late at night.

Key Player Matchups (Stats & Records) :

1. Shubman Gill vs Ravi Bishnoi :

• • The GT skipper has struggled against Bishnoi’s googly in the past; their middle-over battle will be pivotal.

2. Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Kagiso Rabada :

• • A high-voltage Powerplay contest between India’s most aggressive opener and the Proteas speedster.

 3. Sai Sudharsan vs Ravindra Jadeja :

• The in-form “Mr. Consistent” of GT faces the ultimate test of control from Jadeja’s left-arm spin.

 4. Jos Buttler vs Sandeep Sharma :

Buttler (now with GT) returns to his old home ground to face Sandeep’s deceptive swing.

Unique Records & Stats:

• Playoff Push: Both teams are currently on 12 points; the winner today virtually guarantees a top-four presence.

• The Jaipur Wall: GT has historically played well in Jaipur, leading the venue head-to-head 2–1.

• Recent Momentum: GT is chasing a fourth straight win, while RR is looking for consistency after mixed results.

• Young Prodigy: RR’s Vaibhav Sooryavanshi remains the season’s talk, averaging 400+ runs at a strike rate of 238.

• RR Strength: Explosive Top-order + Elite Spin duo (Jadeja & Bishnoi).

• GT Strength: Death Bowling (Siraj & Rabada) + Solid Top-order stability