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GT vs RR IPL Qualifier 2 Live Score: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi takes charge of Rajasthan after two early wickets

Rajasthan Royals face Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 in Mullanpur with a place in the final at stake. RR enter with momentum after Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s heroics, while GT look to recover from a crushing defeat and batting collapse against RCB.

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Rajasthan Royals arrive in Qualifier 2 carrying momentum, noise and a teenage sensation who has suddenly become the biggest attraction of the IPL playoffs. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s breathtaking assault against Sunrisers Hyderabad has shifted attention sharply towards the Royals ahead of their clash with Gujarat Titans in Mullanpur.

Notably, the turnaround between matches has been short, but Rajasthan appear energised rather than drained. Their Eliminator victory was built around fearless batting at the top, where Sooryavanshi and Dhruv Jurel forced Hyderabad completely out of rhythm. The Royals now head into another knockout game knowing that a repeat of that start could leave Gujarat under severe pressure.

For Gujarat, the challenge is not only tactical but psychological. Their defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru exposed vulnerabilities rarely seen this season. Gujarat’s bowling attack lost control badly in the second half of the innings as RCB accelerated beyond reach. Recovering from such a setback becomes even harder in a playoff schedule with barely any breathing room.

Their batting collapse in Dharamsala added to the concerns. Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler, the trio around whom Gujarat’s batting has revolved all season, were all dismissed inside the Powerplay. They never recovered after slipping to 51/5 in six overs, a scenario that has hardly occurred during their otherwise consistent campaign.

Questions have surfaced again around Gujarat’s dependence on a familiar winning formula. Strong starts from the top order, early breakthroughs through Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj, followed by control from Rashid Khan and Jason Holder, have often defined their victories.

 

Live updates : GT vs RR IPL Qualifier 2 Live Score

  • 8:08 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    End of the powerplay

    Rajasthan are 70/2 after six overs. Ravindra Jadeja has joined the party alongside Sooryavanshi, as the veteran is batting well in the middle. It's all about keeping up with the momentum now. 

  • 8:02 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    Sooryavanshi keeps scoreboard ticking

    Mohammed Siraj conceded nine runs in his third over. The India pacer was visibly struggling with a shouder injury and managed to finish the over. RR will be happy with the run rate. They are 54/2 after five overs. 

  • 7:53 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    Sooryavanshi show continues

    Sooryavanshi ended the over with a gigantic six. He is in some rhythm at the moment. Rajasthan are 45/2 after four overs. 

  • 7:52 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    Jadeja at No.4 in the IPL (before tonight)

    Inns: 15
    Runs: 414
    Avg: 41.4
    SR: 140.81
    50s: 3
    HS: 77* off 45 (his previous outing at No.4)

  • 7:48 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    Expensive over from Siraj

    Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ended the over with back-to-back boundaries. 21 runs off Mohammed Siraj's second over. They failed to capitalise on the start. RR are 34/2 after 3 overs. 

  • 7:40 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    Dhruv Jurel departs

    Another one bites the dust. This time, Dhruv Jurel departed for seven runs. Kagiso Rabada picked up the prized wicket. RR are shatters now. They are 9/2 after 1.5 overs. 

  • 7:34 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    Yashasvi Jaiswal departs

    Yashasvi Jaiswal departed for one run off two balls. Mohammed Siraj with the big breakthrough. The dangerous partnership is broken. RR are 2/1

  • 7:31 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    Time for live action!

    Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal open the innings for Rajasthan Royals. Mohammed Siraj has been handed the new ball. 

  • 7:15 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    GT Playing XI:

     Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Nishant Sindhu, Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj

  • 7:15 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    RR Playing XI:

    Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag (c), Donovan Ferreira, Dasun Shanaka, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Brijesh Sharma, Yash Raj Punja

  • 7:13 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    Why did the toss happen twice?

    The toss during GT vs RR IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 had to be conducted twice after confusion over Riyan Parag’s call. Ravi Shastri stated the call was not loud enough following Shubman Gill’s coin flip, forcing a retoss before Rajasthan chose to bat first.
  • 7:02 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    Toss time!

    Rajasthan Royals have won the toss and elected to bat first. 

  • 6:52 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    Struggling middle order vs Struggling middle order

    Both Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals' middle orders have flopped so far in the IPL 2026. GT are highlighted more in this case as their middle order averaged 24, while Rajasthan's middle order is just slightly ahead with 24.8. 

  • 6:43 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    What did Donovan Ferreira said ahead of the match?

    "We've had three must-win games, but every game is different. You can’t carry momentum from one over to the next; today is a massive game for us. I can’t really speak for them, but the rest of us have been playing a lot of cricket over the last few days. It’s about being on autopilot now and just doing what needs to be done," Donovan said.

  • 6:37 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    Pitch Report:

    "We're on pitch number 4. A lovely wind is coming across from the left to the right, so there should be no dew. It's nice and cool - 69m and 63 square boundaries, the straight boundary is at 74m. So nice dimensions with a slight bias. This pitch looks very similar to what was experienced the other night (in the Eliminator). The grass cover is very even and consistent, but it's super dry underneath. Pace, bounce, nice carry and no real spin - it's going to be quite similar. Since a match was played the other night, the pitch might be slightly slower. The breeze takes out the dew factor, 220 should be a par score," reckon Ian Bishop and Micheal Clarke.

  • 6:07 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    Is there chance of rain?

    There's a very little possibility of rain tonight. The weather looks fine at the moment for the match to begin, but it can play spoilsport as the game progresses. However, in every circumstance, the match is expected to finish tonight. Again, as things stand, there's very little possibility of rain. 

  • 6:05 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    What's the update on Jadeja and Parag?

    Both Ravindra Jadeja and Riyan Parag played the Eliminator clash with injuries. They are set to continue in the same fashion. Parag, out of which, is in a much better shape. They are expected to play a key role against Gujarat tonight. 

  • 6:03 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    Head-to-head battle

    Gujarat Titans hold a 7-3 advantage over Rajasthan Royals in overall IPL meetings. However, since the start of the 2025 season, both teams have shared the rivalry evenly with two wins each.

  • 5:57 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    Good evening from Mullanpur

    Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the match between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals from Mullanpur. The winner of the match will progress to the final of the cash-rich league. Royal Challengers Bengaluru await for them in the summit clash.