IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans' strongest predicted XI against Rajasthan Royals

The Gujarat Titans take on the Rajasthan Royals in Match 52 of the 2026 Indian Premier League at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.

The Titans are in fifth place on the points table with 12 points in ten games and will be looking to rack up wins to solidify a place in the playoffs before the last stages of the season. They come off the back of dominant victories against the strong Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. They were beaten early in the season by the Royals and will be looking to reclaim bragging rights when the two sides meet.

Here is the Gujarat Titans' strongest predicted XI vs the Rajasthan Royals for Match 52 of IPL 2026:

Top order: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (C), Jos Buttler (WK), 

KKR vs GT (Source: IPL)

Sai Sudharshan and Shubman Gill have both started to look in brilliant form, which bodes well for the Titans’ playoff chances. Sudharsan scored a 41-ball 57 against the Punjab Kings, which set the platform for a relatively easier chase of 164. Shubman Gill scored an 18-ball 43 against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, but did not get runs against the Punjab Kings. With 385 and 378 runs respectively, they have led the way for the Titans with the bat in 2026 as well. 

Jos Buttler has seen a resurgence in form after the dismal 2026 T20 World Cup showing. He has scored 335 runs at a strike rate of over 150, having shown glimpses of his best form in the 2026 season. He has been a vital cog for the Titans in the No. 3 role.