🏏IPL 2026: RR vs GT, Qualifier 2, at New Chandigarh on 29/05/2026🏏 - Page 2

Stats and trivia

• Sooryavanshi has hit Rabada for 25 runs off 14 balls and Mohammed Siraj for 38 off 20.
• Rabada, however, has a good record against Jaiswal, having dismissed him three times in 27 balls for 27 runs.
• Archer has dismissed Gill three times in 30 balls while conceding just 36 runs. But he is yet to dismiss Sai Sudharsan, who has scored 44 off 33 balls (strike rate 133.33) against him.
• Jos Buttler has taken Archer for 109 runs off 56 balls (strike rate 194.64) for two dismissals in all T20s.
• Rashid Khan has kept Riyan Parag and Ravindra Jadeja quiet. Parag has a strike rate of 90.00 against him and Jadeja only 72.09.
• RR have won all four matches they have played in New Chandigarh. GT have one win and two losses from their three games there.

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In the spotlight: Kagiso Rabada and Jofra Archer

Kagiso Rabada and Jofra Archer have been the spearheads for their respective teams, and there is little to separate them. Rabada has 26 wickets from 15 games, Archer 24 from 15. Rabada has an economy rate of 9.48, Archer 9.17. While Rabada has often bowled three overs in the powerplay, RR tend to save Archer for the death as well. While one eye on Friday will be on the opening pairs, another will be on these two fast bowlers and who has a bigger say on the result.

Originally posted by: Savera84

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I am good, thank you! How are you?

Are you watching IPL? Do join us for discussions later in the day.

Cheers..

Great to see u too dear..im utterly blissful 💥 i mean kehne mein kya jaata hai

Plate is almost full unfortunately 🍽️🍽️..so desisting from watching ipl 🥹

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Quotes

"He [Archer] is one of the best, if not the best, in world cricket. When he is bowling 150 clicks, you don't ask him to bowl slow. You don't ask him to do anything, you just remind him if at all he needs any reminding of. Otherwise, he just does his job."

RR captain Riyan Parag on Archer

"Everybody has their way of playing. We have our own style of playing. Even in the first half of the tournament, when we were not doing that great - we were just doing okay - we still stuck to our process. We have trust in our ability; we know what we can do. And that is something which we will try to do tomorrow as well. If we go out there and execute our plans, we can win it."

GT assistant coach Parthiv Patel on his team's style of play

Originally posted by: MoonKS

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Originally posted by: Savera84

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh Pitch Report

This has been a great venue for the batters. In five matches played in New Chandigarh this season, the average first-innings score has been 220. Even a 223-run target has been easily chased down on this ground. However, in a high-pressure knockout game, winning the toss and opting to bat first could be the better ploy as chasing a huge total won't be very difficult.

Pitch and conditions

New Chandigarh has been a high-scoring venue, with targets of 220 and 223 being chased easily earlier in the season. But a worn-out pitch could change the scene. There is a chance of rain, even a hailstorm, around 1pm but it shouldn't affect the game. Thursday was overcast and saw the pitch covered in the evening because of heavy breeze.

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Today's Match Prediction: Team batting first to win the match

Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals

GT Second To Bat

Powerplay: 70-80

230-240

RR Second To Bat

Powerplay: 55-65

210-220

Win Probability

GT 55%

RR 45%

Disclaimer

The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.

Originally posted by: Spideyweb

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