Impact Subs in Today's IPL Match for Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals Qualifier 2
Given the high-scoring nature of the Mullanpur track, where first-innings scores have consistently breached the 220-run mark this season, the choice and timing of the Impact Substitutes could prove to be the definitive factor in tonightâs knockout encounter.
actics will be under the microscope tonight as the Gujarat Titans (GT) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) lock horns in Qualifier 2 of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) playoffs at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium. With a place in the grand final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at stake, both teams are expected to heavily leverage the 'Impact Player' rule to navigate the conditions in New Chandigarh. You can read the Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals match scorecard here.
Having arguably the strongest pace attack of the tournament with Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, and Prasidh Krishna, GTâs starting line-up is structurally tailored to exploit any early movement on the pitch. Given GT are batting second, their impact subs mainly is filled with middle-order batsmen.
Gujarat Titans Impact Subs
- Rahul Tewatia
- Glenn Phillips
- Anuj Rawat
- Kumar Kushagra
- Arshad Khan
During the second innings changeover, the Royals are prepared to substitute out one of their primary batter to bring in a specialist bowler, such as Ravi Bishnoi or Tushar Deshpande. This tactical cushion ensures that their explosive top three can continue playing with the ultra-aggressive intent that defined their dominant Eliminator win over Sunrisers Hyderabad. Match Referee Goofs Up As Toss Happens Twice in GT vs RR IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 (Watch Video)
Rajasthan Royals Impact Subs
- Shubham Dubey
- Sushant Mishra
- Aman Rao Perala
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Tushar Deshpande
Given the high-scoring nature of the Mullanpur track, where first-innings scores have consistently breached the 220-run mark this season, the choice and timing of the Impact Substitutes could prove to be the definitive factor in tonightâs knockout encounter.
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