It is a do-or-die scenario for Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals in the penultimate match of the 2026 Indian Premier League season.
The two franchises clash at the New International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh on Friday for the opportunity to play reigning champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Sunday’s finale.
To say everything is on the line in this play-off clash is something of an understatement, but expect plenty of runs and thrilling moments.
Below is our full cricket betting preview for this huge T20 clash, and we have picked out a couple of tips based on NetBet’s latest IPL odds.
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Where can I watch Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals in the UK?
Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Cricket, with the match scheduled to start at 3pm UK time.
Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals Preview
Recent results
Gujarat Titans were thrashed by Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the first play-off match, with Shubman Gill’s men losing by 92 runs.
But GT’s form prior to that humbling had been very good, tallying four wins from their final five League Phase matches.
Rajasthan Royals should be brimming with confidence ahead of Friday’s start after a 47-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in Wednesday’s eliminator fixture.
RR have now won each of their last three IPL matches, and with teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi now top of the Orange Cap leaderboard thanks to a ridiculous 97 runs off 29 balls vs SRH, Riyan Parag’s side are going to be tough to stop.
Head-to-head record
These two sides have already played twice this season in the League Phase.
Rajasthan Royals won by just six runs in the first clash, before a 77-run victory for Gujarat Titans back on May 9.
Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals Odds
*All odds are subject to change
Gujarat Titans are slight underdogs here, priced at 1.93 to claim the win. A victory for Rajasthan Royals is at odds of 1.77.
Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals Betting Tips
Gujarat Titans top batter – Jos Buttler @ 4.00
Batting was a struggle for Gujarat Titans in the previous fixture, though England star Buttler showed some promising signs. The veteran batter hit 27 runs off just 11 balls, with four 4s and two 6s. And while GT’s opening pair in Gill and Sai Sudharsan is one of the strongest in the competition, Rajasthan Royals strike bowler Jofra Archer has made a habit of dismissing openers early – taking seven wickets in the first over this season. So Buttler’s services may be called upon earlier than expected, which could make this a shrewd pre-match betting pick.
Rajasthan Royals top batter – Vaibhav Suryavanshi @ 3.50
What Suryavanshi is achieving in the IPL is nothing short of astounding. The 15-year-old has hit 680 runs in 15 innings at an average of 45.33. But what is more amazing is his strike rate of 242.85, which is down to him hitting 65 sixes from just 280 balls faced. The numbers are boggling even the sharpest cricketing minds, and only a fool would bet against Suryavanshi lighting up another big game. After his aforementioned fireworks vs Sunrisers Hyderabad on Wednesday, the youngster has top scored for Rajasthan Royals in two of the last three games.
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