The top two sides earn a major advantage by playing in Qualifier 1, with the winner progressing directly to the final. The losing team gets another opportunity through Qualifier 2.
RCB, with the win over MI in Raipur, have jumped to the top of the points table
A clinical performance by both bat and ball hands Gujarat a 4th consecutive win as they break into the top 4.
Both teams are on with 12 points from 10 matches, making this clash one of the most important fixtures of the season so far.
Jaiswal won the toss and decided to field first at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur tonight. Riyan has been replaced by Shimron Hetmyer in the playing eleven.
Gujarat Titans arrive in Jaipur with momentum on their side after winning three matches in a row.
The live streaming will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.
The trend in the 2026 season suggests that teams batting second have enjoyed greater success at the venue.
Despite two consecutive losses, Punjab Kings continue to lead IPL 2026 points table with 13 points in nine matches
In its official communication, the Somani-led group clarified that it had remained fully committed throughout the acquisition process and had not stepped away at any stage
Take over 90% stake in IPL franchise from existing shareholder Manoj Badale
Kal Somani is raising funds for the deal and has approached several large investors, but firm commitments are yet to come through, delaying timelines for the proposed transaction.
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He may have copped criticism for various reasons of late, but Rajasthan Royals skipper Riyan Parag, who returned to form with a sparkling 90, said he does not need to "answer his critics" but his job is to win matches for his team. Parag's 50-ball 90 and Donovan Ferreira's brutal 14-ball 47 not out powered RR to 225/6, but they fell short, losing to Delhi Capitals by seven wickets in their IPL match here on Friday. "I don't think I need to answer any critics or anyone talking about it (vaping). But at the end of the day, my job is to get two points. So, my score and my innings don't really matter if we lose the game," said Parag at the post-match presentation. Before this knock, Parag had scored 117 runs from nine innings, with his previous best being 29. If his woeful run with the bat was not enough, he was also caught on camera vaping inside the dugout and was handed a fine of 25 percent of his match fee. His decision to bat first on a sluggish pitch baffled many, but Parag said
An IPL release later confirmed the breach, stating that Jamieson violated conduct rules related to gestures or actions that could incite confrontation.
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The match will be streamed live on JioHotstar via its app and website in India.
RR have enjoyed a solid campaign so far, winning six of their nine matches to sit fourth on the points table.
Rajasthan Royals are well-placed for IPL 2026 playoffs, sitting among the top teams, while Delhi Capitals need a strong turnaround in remaining matches to stay in contention for qualification.
DC's previous outing was a heavy defeat against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, where they were bundled out for just 75 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium before RCB chased the target in just 6.3 overs.