The Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans meet today, May 29, 2026, for the second qualifier match of the IPL 2026 [1].
This match serves as a critical elimination game in the tournament bracket. The winning team will secure a direct spot in the IPL 2026 final, while the losing team is eliminated from the competition [1].
The contest takes place at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, India [2, 3]. The venue provides a home-ground advantage for the Rajasthan Royals, who previously wore special pink jerseys during a clash against the Titans earlier this month [3].
Recent history between the two sides shows a dominant performance by the Gujarat Titans. In a previous encounter on May 9, 2026, the Titans posted a total score of 229/4 in 20 overs [4]. That match ended in a victory for the Titans, who defeated the Rajasthan Royals by 77 runs [4].
Both teams now enter the qualifier with the pressure of a single-elimination format. While the Titans hold the psychological edge from their May 9 victory, the Royals aim to leverage their home crowd in Jaipur to reverse the outcome.
The result of today's game will determine which team joins the first qualifier winner in the championship match. The high-scoring nature of their previous meetings suggests a potential for another aggressive batting display at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium.
“The winner advances directly to the IPL 2026 final; loser is eliminated”
The Qualifier 2 match represents the final hurdle for both franchises to reach the championship. Given the 77-run margin of the Gujarat Titans' victory earlier in May, the Rajasthan Royals must demonstrate an improved bowling attack to neutralize the Titans' batting power and secure their place in the final.
