set for 9th May 7:30 PM IST, the fifty-second match of IPL 2026 will bring Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans face-to-face at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
Get the best RR vs GT Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match insight for 52.Ra IPL 2026 match. Expert analysis and more.
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RR vs GT Hot Picks for Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Sai Sudarshan – The Gujarat Titans batsman scored 385 runs in 10 matches, consistently opening the innings with an impressive strike rate. |
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi – The Rajasthan Royals opening batsman scored 404 runs in 10 matches this season, including a sensational century in 36 balls. |
Raises up:
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Dhruv Jurel – Rajasthan Royals’ middle-order batsman scored 290 runs with the help of unbeaten 81 runs while chasing the successful target. |
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Jos Buttler – Gujarat Titans’ top-order scored 335 runs in 10 matches, regularly providing explosive starts and crucial half-centuries. |
Budget Selection:
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Ravindra Jadeja – The experienced all-rounder from Rajasthan Royals scored 152 runs and took 7 wickets while maintaining impressive bowling control. |
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Washington Sundar – The Gujarat Titans all-rounder has contributed 209 runs and displayed disciplined off-spin performances throughout the ongoing campaign. |
RR vs GT IPL 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
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captain |
Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Sai Sudarshan |
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vice captain |
Jos Buttler and Dhruv Jurel |
RR vs GT Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Jos Buttler (Vice Captain), Dhruv Jurel
- Batsmen – Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudarshan, Vaibhav Suryavanshi ©
- Allrounders – Jason Holder, Riyan Parag, Donovan Ferreira
- Bowlers- Kagiso Rabada, Joffra Archer
RR vs GT Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Jos Buttler, Dhruv Jurel (Vice-captain)
- Batsmen – Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudarshan©, Vaibhav Suryavanshi
- All-rounder- Ravindra Jadeja, Jason Holder, Washington Sundar, Donovan Ferreira
- Bowlers- Kagiso Rabada, Joffra Archer
RR vs GT Dream11 Prediction Today Match 52 IPL 2026 Players to Avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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Sandeep Sharma |
No |
No |
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glen phillips |
No |
No |
RR vs GT Dream11 Prediction Today Match 52 IPL 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
Vaibhav Suryavanshi |
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gl captaincy option |
Sai Sudarshan |
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choice of punt |
Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja |
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dream11 combination |
2-4-3-2 |
RR vs GT Match Preview:
Rajasthan Royals will take on Gujarat Titans in the fifty-second match of IPL 2026 on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 7:30 PM IST at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. Both teams enter this important contest with strong playoff ambitions as the race for the top four heats up. Although Gujarat Titans have won three of their last five encounters against Rajasthan Royals, the Royals had claimed a thrilling six-run win at the Narendra Modi Stadium earlier this season. In that encounter, Ravi Bishnoi took four wickets, while Dhruv Jurel and Yashasvi Jaiswal scored important half-centuries.
Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals are currently placed fourth on the points table with six wins from ten matches. However, despite captain Riyan Parag’s sensational 90-run knock and Donovan Ferreira’s aggressive 47-run knock, they suffered a disappointing seven-wicket defeat against Delhi Capitals in their last match. Hence, the Royals will now rely on their powerful batting lineup to build momentum at home. Additionally, the spin combination of Ravi Bishnoi and Ravindra Jadeja continues to be a major strength for the team, especially on surfaces that gradually become slower during the second innings.
Gujarat Titans, on the other hand, with the same number of wins and losses, are placed fifth, just behind Rajasthan Royals, based on net run rate alone. Furthermore, the Titans arrive with strong confidence after securing three consecutive wins, including a tough win over Punjab Kings in their most recent win. Jason Holder recently delivered an excellent performance of four wickets, while Sai Sudarshan has continued his excellent form with consecutive fifty-plus scores. As a result, Gujarat Titans will aim to maintain their winning streak and strengthen their position in the playoff race. The Sawai Mansingh Stadium generally offers a balanced wicket with good scoring opportunities, and the short boundaries could once again make for an entertaining high-scoring battle.
RR vs GT head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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Rajasthan Royals |
3 |
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Gujarat Titans |
6 |
RR vs GT Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
35°C |
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weather forecast |
clear sky |
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pitch behavior |
batting friendly |
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Best suited for |
motion |
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Average score of first innings |
195 |
Records of chasing teams:
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record |
Good |
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Victory % |
61% |
RR vs GT Playing 11s (Predicted):
Rajasthan Royals Playing 11:
1) Yashasvi Jaiswal
2) Vaibhav Suryavanshi
3) Dhruv Jurel (Wicketkeeper)
4) Riyan Parag (Captain)
5) Donovan Ferreira
6)Ravindra Jadeja
7)Shubham Dubey
8) Jofra Archer
9) Ravi Bishnoi
10) Nandre Burger / Dasun Shanaka
11) Brijesh Sharma
12)Tushar Deshpande
gujarat titans playing 11: :
1)Shubman Gill (Captain)
2) Sai Sudarshan
3) Jos Buttler (Wicketkeeper)
4) Nishant Sindhu
5) Washington Sundar
6) Jason Holder
7) Rahul Tewatia
8) Rashid Khan
9) human improvement
10) Arshad Khan
11) Kagiso Rabada
12) Mohammad Siraj
RR vs GT Match Winner Prediction:
Based on the current performance, Rajasthan Royals are expected to win this match.
