Rajasthan Royals have won the toss and opted to bowl against Gujarat Titans in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. Yashasvi Jaiswal is leading the Royals in place of Riyan Parag, who is out due to a hamstring injury.
The Royals are aiming to recover from a recent defeat to Delhi Capitals after a strong start to the season. With 12 points from 10 games, they are currently placed fourth on the points table. Gujarat Titans, on the other hand, come into the match with three consecutive wins and are looking to break into the top four with a victory.
In their head-to-head record, Gujarat Titans have had the upper hand, winning six out of nine encounters against Rajasthan Royals. However, the Royals emerged victorious in their most recent meeting on April 4. Rajasthan Royals’ stand-in captain, Yashasvi Jaiswal, expressed excitement about the game and mentioned the team’s strategy to bowl first.
Gujarat Titans’ captain, Shubman Gill, also shared his thoughts, highlighting the importance of reflecting on the team’s strengths and executing well. Both teams have made changes to their playing XIs, with Rajasthan Royals bringing in Shimron Hetmyer and Yash Raj Punja, while Gujarat Titans have Prasid back in place of Manav Suthar.
