Top 5 players to watch out for in the GT vs RR IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 match

The Qualifier 2 of the Indian Premier League 2026 will be played between the Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh. Rajasthan Royals defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator, while Gujarat Titans had to face a loss against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Qualifier 1. Now RR would like to maintain their winning streak against the Gujarat Titans and earn the finals ticket. At the same time, after losing the qualifier 1 match, the Gujarat Titans want to get back to the winning side and through to the finals.

On the cards, both teams look equal, but GT have a better head-to-head record against RR with 7-3. Both teams have some good players who can beat their opponents on their day. Gujarat Titans have superstars like Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler and Mohammed Siraj, while on the other hand, RR has players like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, and Jofra Archer. This match will be interesting, and fans are very excited to see their favourite superstars in this match, which includes names like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Mohammed Siraj and especially Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. It will be very interesting to see how Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will play against the Gujarat Titans. In this blog, we are discussing 5 players who can become stars in the battle of GT and RR IPL 2025 match.

Players to watch out for in the GT vs RR Qualifier 2 Match

1. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals)

The player whom the fans will be most eager to see today is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The Rajasthan Royals’ 15-year-old sensation is currently the leading run scorer of the tournament. He has scored 680 runs in 15 innings, including 1 century and 4 half-centuries. He is playing with a strike rate of 242.85 and an average of 45.33. His team will definitely expect a big innings from him. At the moment, every eye is just on him.

2. Sai Sudharsan (Gujarat Titans)

Sai Sudharsan is currently the second leading run scorer of the tournament, scoring 652 runs in 15 innings, including 1 century and 7 half-centuries. Unfortunately, in the very last game against RCB in Qualifier 1, he was dismissed as a hit wicket. But in this match, he will want to play a match-winning knock again. He would once again like to carry forward his form and make a significant contribution to his team.

3. Shubman Gill (Gujarat Titans)

Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill is in great form at the moment. He has not only given the team a quick start in every match so far, but also led his team to victory. He scored 618 runs in 14 innings, including 6 half-centuries. He is currently in 4th position in the leading run-getter list. He would like to score better in this crucial match as well. He will be eager to play a big innings on this pitch once again.

4. Kagiso Rabada (Gujarat Titans)

Kagiso Rabada is seen in a different style in IPL 2026. So far, he has taken a total of 26 wickets in 15 matches. Although Rabada could not perform well in the last match, RCB posted a huge total. But he knows how to make a comeback, and he can become a cause of trouble for the Rajasthan Royals in this match. Everyone knows that if Rabada is in form, he can destroy any batting order on his day, not only in Powerplay overs, but also in death overs.

5. Jofra Archer (Rajasthan Royals)

The final name on this list is Jofra Archer; thanks to his magnificent performances, RR successfully became the first team to reach the playoffs and is now poised to play in Qualifier 2. So far in the tournament, he has claimed 24 wickets across 15 innings. In the last 3-4 matches, Archer has consistently dismantled the opposition's top order during the power play, thereby paving the way for his team's victory. His opening spell against GT will be crucial, as GT relies heavily on its top three batsmen.