The Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals face each other today, May 29, 2026 [1], in the Qualifier 2 match of the IPL 2026 tournament.
This match determines the second finalist of the competition. The winning team advances to the championship game, while the losing side receives one final opportunity to advance via Qualifier 3 [2, 3].
The contest takes place at the PCA Stadium in Mullanpur [2, 3], a venue also referred to as the New Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh. The toss for the match is scheduled for 7 p.m. IST [4].
Gujarat Titans enter the match led by captain Shubman Gill [5]. Despite finishing in second place during the league table [6], the team is looking to rebound after a heavy loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Qualifier 1 [7].
Rajasthan Royals seek to capitalize on the momentum of the playoffs to secure their place in the final. The match represents a critical junction in the tournament as both teams vie for a championship berth [2, 3].
"They will face the Gujarat Titans, led by Shubman Gill, in a crucial match on May 29 at PCA Stadium," the MSN Sports editorial team said [5].
“The winner advances to the IPL 2026 final, while the loser gets another chance in Qualifier 3”
This match serves as a high-stakes elimination game that tests the resilience of the Gujarat Titans following their Qualifier 1 defeat. Because the tournament format allows the loser of Qualifier 2 a secondary path through Qualifier 3, the immediate pressure is slightly mitigated, but a victory provides a direct and psychologically advantageous route to the final.
