The Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans standings show that both teams reached the IPL 2026 playoffs, but Gujarat Titans finished the league stage higher. GT ended second with 18 points from 14 matches, while Rajasthan Royals finished fourth with 16 points.
Gujarat won nine league matches and carried a strong +0.695 net run rate, while Rajasthan won eight and finished with +0.189. Both qualified for the playoffs, and their rivalry continued all the way to Qualifier 2, where Gujarat defeated Rajasthan by seven wickets to reach the final.
Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans Final Standings
Team | Position | Played | Won | Lost | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gujarat Titans | 2nd | 14 | 9 | 5 | 18 | +0.695 |
Rajasthan Royals | 4th | 14 | 8 | 6 | 16 | +0.189 |
The official IPL table places Gujarat behind only Royal Challengers Bengaluru, while Rajasthan claimed the fourth and final playoff position.
IPL — Official 2026 Points Table
Final IPL 2026 League Table
Position | Team | Played | Won | Lost | NR | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 18 | +0.783 |
2 | Gujarat Titans | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 18 | +0.695 |
3 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 18 | +0.524 |
4 | Rajasthan Royals | 14 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 16 | +0.189 |
5 | Punjab Kings | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 15 | +0.309 |
6 | Delhi Capitals | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 | -0.651 |
7 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 14 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 13 | -0.147 |
8 | Chennai Super Kings | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 12 | -0.345 |
9 | Mumbai Indians | 14 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 8 | -0.584 |
10 | Lucknow Super Giants | 14 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 8 | -0.740 |
RCB, GT and SRH all finished on 18 points, so net run rate separated the top three. Gujarat’s +0.695 NRR placed them second, ahead of Hyderabad but behind Bengaluru. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="1"}
Why Gujarat Titans Finished Above Rajasthan Royals
The main difference was one extra league win.
Gujarat recorded nine victories, while Rajasthan finished with eight.
That created a two-point gap:
Gujarat Titans — 18 points
Rajasthan Royals — 16 points
GT also held a significantly stronger net run rate, +0.695 compared with RR’s +0.189.
The standings therefore reflect both results and the overall margins of victory and defeat across the season.
RR vs GT League Match 1: Rajasthan Win by 6 Runs
The first league meeting between the sides came on April 4 at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
Rajasthan Royals scored 210/6, with Dhruv Jurel making 75 and Yashasvi Jaiswal scoring 55.
Gujarat Titans responded with 204/8, falling six runs short despite Sai Sudharsan’s 73.
Ravi Bishnoi was named Player of the Match after taking 4/41.
IPL — GT vs RR Match 9 Scorecard
Match 9 Summary
Detail | Result |
|---|---|
Rajasthan Royals | 210/6 |
Gujarat Titans | 204/8 |
Result | RR won by 6 runs |
Player of the Match | Ravi Bishnoi |
Ravi Bishnoi | 4/41 |
Rajasthan’s victory gave them the early advantage in the season head-to-head. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="2"}
RR vs GT League Match 2: Gujarat Win by 77 Runs
The second league clash was completely different.
At Jaipur on May 9, Gujarat Titans posted 229/4, led by Shubman Gill’s 84.
Rajasthan were then bowled out for 152 in 16.3 overs, giving Gujarat a 77-run victory.
IPL — RR vs GT Match 52 Official Report
The margin was especially important for Gujarat because it strengthened both their points position and net run rate during the playoff race.
Match 52 Summary
Detail | Result |
|---|---|
Gujarat Titans | 229/4 |
Rajasthan Royals | 152 all out |
Result | GT won by 77 runs |
Shubman Gill | 84 |
Venue | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
The 77-run win was one of Gujarat’s strongest performances of the league stage. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="3"}
League Head-to-Head Finished 1-1
Across the regular season, Rajasthan and Gujarat split their two meetings.
Match | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|
Match 9 | Rajasthan Royals | 6 runs |
Match 52 | Gujarat Titans | 77 runs |
That made the league head-to-head 1-1, but Gujarat still finished higher in the standings because of its stronger overall season record.
Both Teams Reached the Playoffs
Despite finishing in different positions, both qualified.
Gujarat’s second-place finish earned them a place in Qualifier 1.
Rajasthan’s fourth-place finish sent them into the Eliminator.
RR then defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 47 runs in the Eliminator to stay alive and advance to Qualifier 2. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="4"}
That set up one more Rajasthan vs Gujarat meeting with a place in the final at stake.
Qualifier 2: Gujarat Beat Rajasthan by 7 Wickets
The most important RR vs GT match of the season came in Qualifier 2.
Rajasthan posted 214/6 in 20 overs, but Gujarat chased it down with 219/3 in 18.4 overs.
Captain Shubman Gill led the chase with a magnificent 104 from 53 balls, while Sai Sudharsan contributed 58.
Gujarat won by seven wickets and advanced to the IPL 2026 final.
IPL — Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals Qualifier 2 Scorecard
Qualifier 2 Summary
Detail | Result |
|---|---|
Rajasthan Royals | 214/6 |
Gujarat Titans | 219/3 in 18.4 overs |
Result | GT won by 7 wickets |
Shubman Gill | 104 off 53 |
Sai Sudharsan | 58 |
Outcome | Gujarat reached the final |
The result gave Gujarat the decisive edge in the season series when the playoffs are included. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="5"}
Gujarat Titans’ League Record
GT finished with:
14 matches
9 wins
5 defeats
18 points
+0.695 NRR
2nd position
Their late-season run included major wins against Rajasthan, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings.
The May 9 win over RR and May 12 win over SRH were especially important because of the large margins, which helped strengthen GT’s net run rate. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="6"}
Rajasthan Royals’ League Record
RR finished with:
14 matches
8 wins
6 defeats
16 points
+0.189 NRR
4th position
Their league season had a difficult middle phase, but victories over Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians in the closing matches secured the final playoff spot.
The 30-run win over Mumbai in their last league game took Rajasthan to 16 points and officially booked their place in the playoffs. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="7"}
GT Had the Better Net Run Rate
The standings gap was not only about points.
Gujarat finished at +0.695, while Rajasthan ended at +0.189.
That difference reflected Gujarat’s stronger winning margins in several matches, including:
77-run win over RR
82-run win over SRH
89-run win over CSK
Large victories have a major effect on NRR and helped Gujarat remain near the top of a tightly packed 18-point group.
Rajasthan Still Had a Strong Season
Finishing fourth does not mean RR had a poor campaign.
Eight wins from 14 matches were enough to qualify, and the team then won the Eliminator.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi produced several standout innings, while Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel and Jofra Archer also made important contributions.
RR’s season only ended when Gujarat chased down 215 in Qualifier 2.
Gujarat’s Season Went One Step Further
Gujarat converted its stronger league position into a place in the final.
After losing Qualifier 1, GT recovered by beating Rajasthan in Qualifier 2.
They eventually lost the final to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who chased 156 to successfully defend the IPL title. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="8"}
That means the two teams’ final season outcomes were:
Gujarat Titans — runners-up
Rajasthan Royals — eliminated in Qualifier 2
Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans: Final 2026 Comparison
Category | Gujarat Titans | Rajasthan Royals |
|---|---|---|
League Position | 2nd | 4th |
Matches | 14 | 14 |
Wins | 9 | 8 |
Losses | 5 | 6 |
Points | 18 | 16 |
NRR | +0.695 | +0.189 |
Playoffs | Qualified | Qualified |
League Head-to-Head | 1 win | 1 win |
Qualifier 2 | Won | Lost |
Final Season Result | Runner-up | Qualifier 2 exit |
The final comparison shows that the teams were competitive during the league stage, but Gujarat ultimately went further in the playoffs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where did Gujarat Titans finish in IPL 2026?
Gujarat Titans finished second in the league table with 18 points and a +0.695 net run rate.
Where did Rajasthan Royals finish?
Rajasthan Royals finished fourth with 16 points and a +0.189 NRR.
How many matches did Gujarat Titans win?
GT won nine of their 14 league matches.
How many matches did Rajasthan Royals win?
Rajasthan won eight of 14.
Who won the RR vs GT league head-to-head in 2026?
The league head-to-head finished 1-1. Rajasthan won the first match by six runs, while Gujarat won the second by 77 runs.
Who won RR vs GT Qualifier 2?
Gujarat Titans won Qualifier 2 by seven wickets.
Did Gujarat Titans reach the IPL 2026 final?
Yes. GT reached the final after beating Rajasthan in Qualifier 2.
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