RR vs GT Match 52 Preview: Jaiswal's Home Stand vs Shami's Pace

Rajasthan Royals take on Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026 Match 52 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur — a fixture that could swing the playoff math. With Riyan Parag captaining Rajasthan Royals and Shubman Gill leading Gujarat Titans, we cover the pitch, predicted XIs, key battles, Dream11 captain picks and our prediction.

Match Overview

Match: Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans — IPL 2026 Match 52 Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur Date: See the IPL 2026 schedule for exact start time. Broadcast: Star Sports Network, JioHotstar (free mobile).

Points table context

As of 22 April 2026, Punjab Kings sit atop the table, with RCB, RR and SRH chasing them. Bottom half: DC, MI, GT, CSK, LSG and KKR are all fighting for the remaining playoff slots. For live math, see our IPL 2026 points table and mid-season analysis.

Rajasthan Royals form

Under Riyan Parag, Rajasthan Royals feature Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Ravindra Jadeja, Trent Boult. For their bowling depth, see IPL 2026 best bowling attack mid-season.

Gujarat Titans form

Gujarat Titans under Shubman Gill bring Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Shami to the table. For how their middle order stacks up, browse our team squad analysis hub.

Pitch report — Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur

True-bounce, short straight boundaries. Sawai Mansingh pitch report.

Key battles

1. Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Sai Sudharsan — decides the powerplay shape.
2. Shubman Gill vs Ravi Bishnoi — top-order anchor vs new-ball specialist.
3. Spin overs 8–14 — read our IPL 2026 spin vs pace data for the league-wide picture.

Predicted XIs

Rajasthan Royals

1. Yashasvi Jaiswal
2. Riyan Parag (c)
3. Ravindra Jadeja
4. Trent Boult
5. Ravi Bishnoi

Gujarat Titans

1. Shubman Gill (c)
2. Jos Buttler
3. Rashid Khan
4. Mohammed Shami
5. Sai Sudharsan

Head-to-head

Check our Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans all-time comparison for the career win-loss math.

Dream11 captain picks

1. Yashasvi Jaiswal — high-volume runs floor.
2. Shubman Gill — opposition top-order specialist.
3. Ravindra Jadeja — differential play.

For method: Dream11 captain picks strategy.

Prediction

Slight edge to Rajasthan Royals on current form. The toss — and dew — will decide it.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans Match 52?

See our live IPL 2026 schedule for the latest date-time.

Where is Match 52 being played?

Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur.

Who are the captains?

Riyan Parag for Rajasthan Royals; Shubman Gill for Gujarat Titans.

Where can I watch the match live?

Star Sports Network (TV) and JioHotstar (streaming, free mobile).

Who should I pick as Dream11 captain?

Yashasvi Jaiswal or Shubman Gill — see captain-picks strategy.

The takeaway

Bookmark the IPL 2026 points table, live schedule, and Dream11 tools. CricJosh refreshes every hub after every match.