Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans are chasing crucial two points today as they eye early playoff qualification in IPL 2026. Returning after a big break, the Royals will look to return to winning ways with their 7th victory of the season. Gujarat Titans are also chasing their 7th win today, having recorded three successive victories to boost their playoff chances.
Also read: RR vs GT Pitch Report
IPL 2026 Match 52: RR vs GT Live Score and Match Updates
A brilliant over from Brijesh Sharma
Brijesh Sharma removes Jason Holder and concedes just 4 runs of the 19th over to deny Gujarat a strong finish. A superb stuff from the right-arm pacer.
Rahul Tewatia - 1 off 1 ball
Washington Sundar - 30 off 17 balls
GT - 208/4 in 19 overs
Jason Holder OUT!!!
Jason Holder goes for a big shot off Brijesh Sharma over the covers but finds Yashasvi Jaiswal, who takes an easy catch.
Holder scored 7 off 7 balls. Rahul Tewatia comes in at No. 6.
GT - 206/4 in 18.2 overs
Gujarat reach 200
Jason Holder joins the party as he smashes a four over the covers off Tushar Deshpande and brings up Gujarat's 200. Tushar makes a strong comeback, conceding just 8 runs in the 18th over. Two crucial overs are coming up.
Jason Jolder - 7 off 6 balls
Washington Sundar - 28 off 13 balls
GT - 204/3 in 18 overs
Washington Sundar dominates
Washington Sundar smashes Brijesh Sharma for a six and a four on the back-to-back deliveries to keep the runs flowing in for the Titans.
Jason Jolder - 1 off 1 ball
Washington Sundar - 27 off 12 balls
GT - 196/3 in 17 overs
Shubman Gill OUT!!!
A stunning bouncer from Brijesh Sharma takes Shubman Gill by surprise. Top edge finds Tushar Deshpande at short fine. An incredible batting display from Gill comes to an end.
Gill scored 84 off 44 balls. Jason Holder comes at No. 5. ahead of Nishant and Tewatia.
GT - 186/3 in 16.3 overs
WATCH: Jos Buttler's dismissal
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Washington Sundar smashes Archer
Jofra Archer returns for his second spell and gets hit for 13 runs. Washington Sundar produces a stunning six over the covers to showcase his form in IPL 2026.
Shubman Gill - 78 off 42 balls
Washington Sundar - 17 off 9 balls
GT - 179/2 in 16 overs
Shubman Gill keeps the runs coming
The Royals introduce their third spinner, Donovan Ferreira, but he gets smashed for two fours by Gill and Sundar. Guarat Titans continute to find runs in the middle overs.
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Shubman Gill hits new milestone
Shubman Gill completes 4,000 IPL runs as an opener today.
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Jos Buttler OUT!!!
Jos Buttler throws away his wicket while finding a six over long-off on Ravindra Jadeja's delivery. A good catch by Donovan Ferreira to end Buttler's short stay at the middle.
Buttler scored 13 off 10 balls. In-form Washington Sundar comes in at No. 4.
GT - 155/2 in 14 overs
Gujarat Titans reach 150
Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler continue to dominate with another big over. Buttler smashes Yash Raj Punja for a huge six over the long-on and Gill produces a brilliant reverse sweep shot for a four over the deep third. A 14-run over takes the Titans to 150.
Shubman Gill - 67 off 35 balls
Sai Sudharsan - 13 off 8 balls
GT - 150/1 in 13 overs
Shimron Hetmyer drops Gill
Another dropped catch from RR. Shimron Hetmyer fails to read the flat shot from Gill at deep mid wicket as the ball slips through his fingers to a six. A big 17-run over from Ravindra Jadeja keeps the Titans ahead in the game.
Shubman Gill - 61 off 33 balls
Sai Sudharsan - 7 off 4 balls
GT - 136/1 in 12 overs
Sai Sudharsan enters Orange Cap race
Sai Sudharsan completed 400 runs this season and jumped to 4th position in the scoring charts. Another Orange Cap loading for the GT youngster?
Most runs in IPL 2026
- Heinrich Klaasen - 494 in 11 innings
- Abhishek Sharma - 475 in 11 innings
- KL Rahul - 468 in 11 innings
- Sai Sudharsan - 440 in 11 innings
- Shubmam Gill - 428* in 10 innings
FIFTY for Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan OUT
An eventful over from Yash Raj Punjab. Shubman Gill brings up his 30th IPL fifty in 30 balls but Sai Sudharsan throws away his wicket while attempting a big shot over the long-on.
A much-needed breakthrough from Punja as RR look to make a comeback in the middle overs. Shubman Gill is struggling with cramps and is receiving treatment.
Sudharsan scored 55 off 36 balls. Jos Buttler comes in at No. 3.
GT - 118/1 in 10. 5 overs
Ravindra Jadeja keeps Gill under control
Shubman Gill is struggling with cramps and finding it difficult to hit big shots. Another good over from Ravindra Jadeja to bring down GT's run rate below 12.
Shubman Gill - 49 off 29 balls
Sai Sudharsan - 52 off 32 balls
GT - 114/0 in 10 overs