When Rajasthan Royals take on Gujarat Titans, two contrasting IPL stories collide. Rajasthan bring inaugural champions, Jaiswal-Jadeja batting spine, strong 2026 auction rebuild. Gujarat counter with won the title in debut season (2022), Rashid + Siraj + Rabada bowling spine, Gill-led rebuild. Across 7 matches stretching back to 2022, this rivalry has produced finals, last-ball thrillers, and statement performances on both sides.

This is the complete RR vs GT all-time stats comparison — head-to-head record, trophy count, top run-scorers, top wicket-takers, biggest wins, and a clear verdict on who has the better overall IPL record heading into IPL 2026.

RR vs GT Head-to-Head Record

Stat	RR	GT
Total Matches	7	7
Wins	3	4
No Result	0	0
Win % (H2H)	42.9%	57.1%

Gujarat Titans dominate the head-to-head, winning 4 of the 7 matches against Rajasthan Royals.

The numbers tell only part of the story. Rajasthan's edge comes from inaugural champions, while Gujarat have leaned on won the title in debut season (2022). When these sides meet, the team that controls the powerplay overs typically controls the result — particularly at neutral venues where neither side enjoys home conditions.

For deeper context, see the complete IPL head-to-head records guide.

Trophy Count — RR vs GT

Both teams have 1 IPL titles — they sit level on silverware.

Rajasthan Royals — 1 IPL title (2008)

2008

Gujarat Titans — 1 IPL title (2022)

2022

For the complete list of every IPL champion since 2008, see IPL records and all-time stats.

Finals & Playoffs Record

Team	Finals Played	Titles
RR	3	1
GT	2	1

Rajasthan Royals have reached more IPL finals (3 vs 2) — a marker of long-term consistency that Gujarat Titans have not yet matched.

Top Run-Scorers — RR vs GT All-Time

Rajasthan Royals — All-Time Top Run-Scorers:

Player	Matches	Runs	Average	Strike Rate
Sanju Samson	150+	4,200+	30	138
Jos Buttler	80+	3,000+	39	148
Yashasvi Jaiswal	50+	1,800+	36	152
Ajinkya Rahane	100+	2,800+	30	120
Steve Smith	95+	2,495+	35	127

Gujarat Titans — All-Time Top Run-Scorers:

Player	Matches	Runs	Average	Strike Rate
Shubman Gill	50+	1,900+	42	138
Hardik Pandya	30+	950+	38	135
David Miller	35+	1,100+	38	145
Wriddhiman Saha	30+	850+	32	130
Sai Sudharsan	30+	1,000+	40	132

Sanju Samson leads the Rajasthan run charts with over 4,200 IPL runs. Shubman Gill is Gujarat's leading run-getter with 1,900+ runs. In direct head-to-heads, both have produced match-defining innings against the opposition, but the wider story is depth — a top order still finding its long-term identity.

Top Wicket-Takers — RR vs GT All-Time

Rajasthan Royals — All-Time Top Wicket-Takers:

Player	Matches	Wickets	Average	Economy
Yuzvendra Chahal	50+	70+	22	7.8
Trent Boult	50+	60+	24	8
Shane Watson	90+	85+	28.5	7.9
Ravichandran Ashwin	50+	50+	28	7.5

Gujarat Titans — All-Time Top Wicket-Takers:

Player	Matches	Wickets	Average	Economy
Mohammed Shami	40+	60+	19.5	8
Rashid Khan	50+	65+	22	7.5
Mohit Sharma	25+	35+	22	8.5
Noor Ahmad	20+	25+	24	7.8

Yuzvendra Chahal leads the Rajasthan wicket charts. Mohammed Shami is Gujarat's most successful bowler. The death-overs duel between these two attacks — particularly in the 18th and 19th overs — has decided more RR-vs-GT matches than any other single phase of play.

For more on the most wickets in IPL history and most sixes in IPL history, see the dedicated record trackers.

Captains & Icon Players

Team	Current Captain	Icon Player
RR	Riyan Parag	Yashasvi Jaiswal
GT	Shubman Gill	Shubman Gill

Sanju leads Rajasthan both as captain and franchise icon. For Gujarat, Shubman is both the captain and the franchise icon.

Home Venues & Conditions

Rajasthan Royals — Home: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. Known to fans simply as Jaipur, this venue has a true surface with even bounce that rewards stroke-play.

Gujarat Titans — Home: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Gujarat's home advantage at Motera comes from the even bounce that suits their pace-heavy bowling unit.

For the complete venue breakdown, see the IPL 2026 complete venue guide.

RR vs GT in IPL 2026

The two teams meet twice in IPL 2026 — once at Jaipur and once at Motera. Based on form coming into the season:

RR's strength: inaugural champions, Jaiswal-Jadeja batting spine, strong 2026 auction rebuild.
RR's weakness: only 1 title (2008), inconsistent across decades, mid-table for years.
GT's strength: won the title in debut season (2022), Rashid + Siraj + Rabada bowling spine, Gill-led rebuild.
GT's weakness: newest franchise (2022), small sample size, transition after Hardik.

For complete fantasy picks and Dream11 strategy across IPL 2026, see Dream11 captain picks for all IPL 2026 matches.