GT VS RR Qualifier 2: Gujarat-Rajasthan clash for final ticket, know head to head record

GT VS RR Qualifier 2: The second qualifier match of IPL 2026 will be played between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals on Friday, May 29. This match to be held at Mullanpur Stadium in New Chandigarh is going to be very important, because the winning team will directly reach the finals. Whereas the journey of the losing team will end here.

Who has the upper hand?

If we talk about head to head record between the two teams before Qualifier-2, Gujarat Titans have the upper hand in this. A total of 10 matches have been played between the two teams so far, in which Gujarat has won 7 matches, while Rajasthan has won only 3. In such a situation, Gujarat’s dominance is clearly visible. Interestingly, Gujarat has been dominating even in Rajasthan’s home ground. A total of 4 matches were played between the two teams at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, in which Gujarat won 3. Gujarat has won both the matches played in neutral venues.

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Rajasthan’s performance in playoffs

Rajasthan Royals have made it to the playoffs for the seventh time in IPL history. Apart from this, the team has played the IPL final twice. During this period, it managed to win the IPL title only once in 2008. At the same time, they had to face defeat at the hands of Gujarat in the final of IPL 2022. Let us tell you, Rajasthan team has lost Qualifier 2 twice and Eliminator 2 matches twice. Rajasthan has played a total of 12 playoff matches so far, in which they have won 6 and lost 6. Apart from this, he has never been able to register a win against Gujarat in the playoffs. In such a situation, Qualifier 2 of IPL 2026 will not be easy for them.

Gujarat lost in Qualifier 1

Gujarat Titans have performed brilliantly so far this season. Both the team’s batting and bowling have looked strong. Under the captaincy of Shubman Gill, the team played well and won many important matches. However, in Qualifier 1, they had to face defeat at the hands of Royal Challengers Bangalore due to poor fielding. But now they have another chance to reach the finals.