Today's IPL Match Live: Check Indian Premier League 2026 Schedule for May 29

The playoffs of the Indian Premier League 2026 have reached their penultimate stage. On Friday, 29 May, Gujarat Titans will take on Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2. The high-stakes match determines the second finalist of the tournament, with the winner securing a place in the title clash against the waiting finalists, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, on 31 May. You can follow Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals match scorecard here.

Gujarat Titans, led by Shubman Gill, enter this fixture following a 92-run defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Qualifier 1 on 26 May. On the other hand, the Riyan Parag-led Rajasthan Royals kept their campaign alive by defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad by 47 runs in the Eliminator match on 27 May.

GT vs RR Match Schedule and Venue Details

Today's fixture is scheduled to take place at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh.

• Match: Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals (Qualifier 2)

• Date: Friday, 29 May 2026

• Time: 19:30 IST (14:00 GMT)

• Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur

The head-to-head record between the two teams during the league stage of the 2026 season stands even, with both franchises claiming one victory each in their two regular-season meetings.

GT vs RR Strategic Outlook and Key Players

Rajasthan Royals have been buoyed by the exceptional form of their opening batter, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who recently scored 97 runs off 29 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator. Sooryavanshi has accumulated 583 runs over the course of the 2026 season, setting an IPL record for the most sixes hit in a single edition. 'Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Best Buy': Lalit Modi Hails 15-Year-Old Batting Sensation as Rajasthan Royals' Best Buy in IPL History.

Gujarat Titans will rely heavily on their captain Shubman Gill to anchors the batting unit. The team possesses additional motivation as a victory today ensures they will play the final at their home ground, the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Weather and Pitch Conditions

The weather forecast for Mullanpur indicates a daytime maximum temperature of 36°C, which is expected to lower to between 30°C and 34°C during match hours. Relative humidity levels are predicted to range from 35% to 50%.

Meteorologists note a 35% probability of rain, suggesting a moderate risk of scattered showers that could bring the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method into consideration. A reserve day is available on Saturday, 30 May, should weather disruptions prevent the completion of the match on Friday. Dew is expected to be light to moderate, exerting less influence on play compared to coastal venues.

GT vs RR Broadcast and Live Streaming Information

Cricket fans can access the live broadcast and digital streaming of the Qualifier 2 match across multiple networks and platforms.

• India: The match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network on television, while digital live-streaming will be accessible through JioHotstar.

• United Kingdom: Television coverage will be available through Sky Sports, alongside streaming on the Sky Go platform.

• United States and Canada: The fixture will be available on Willow TV and via official digital streaming partners.

The winner of tonight's contest will travel to Ahmedabad to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who qualified directly for the final after finishing at the top of the league table and winning Qualifier 1.