Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2026 Standings

Rajasthan Royals claimed a 6-run victory over Gujarat Titans at Narendra Modi Stadium, climbing to the top of the IPL 2026 points table while leaving the Titans winless and seventh after their opening two matches. The result reshuffled the early points table, with RR climbing to the top and GT slipping to seventh — and there’s already talk of what this means for playoff calculations weeks before the season hits its midpoint.

RR Current Position: 4th · GT Current Position: 7th · RR Wins: 5 · GT Points: 6 · Recent GT vs RR Result: RR Win

The key figures below reflect the updated IPL 2026 standings after Match 9.

Is RR strong in IPL 2026?

RR Position and Wins

Rajasthan Royals sit fourth in the IPL 2026 points table with 5 wins from their opening fixtures. According to the official Rajasthan Royals site, the team collected 5 points across 7 matches in the standings snapshot available at time of reporting. Their net run rate of +2.233 reflects a dominant start at the crease.

Recent Form After GT vs RR

The victory over Gujarat Titans was RR’s second consecutive win, following a win in their previous fixture. As noted by Cricket Addictor, the back-to-back wins propelled RR to the top of the points table immediately after Match 9.

What is Gujarat Titans’ lowest score?

GT Lowest Innings Totals

Gujarat Titans’ campaign hit a low point in Match 9 when they were dismissed in 18.1 overs while chasing Rajasthan Royals’ first-innings total. Per Cricket Addictor, GT managed 366 runs in 40.0 overs for and conceded 375 runs in 39.1 overs against — reflecting the pressure that led to the early collapse.

Context in Recent Matches

The batting failure against RR followed a similar pattern from GT’s opening match. The 0-2 start with a negative net run rate of -0.424 (reported by Times of India) underscores the depth of the problem heading into the remainder of the season.

The pattern here points to systemic issues GT must address to avoid falling further behind in the playoff race.

Is the Gujarat Titans qualified for the playoffs?

GT Playoff History

Gujarat Titans have made the IPL playoffs in three of their four seasons since entering the league. However, the current 7th-place standing with 6 points from 7 matches puts them well outside the qualification zone with roughly half the season remaining.

Current Standing Impact

After the loss to RR and an earlier defeat to RCB, GT slipped to seventh in the table. The Gujarat Titans official site reflects the same standings — Punjab Kings leading, RR fourth. To reclaim a top-4 spot, GT must reverse their losing streak and start accumulating wins in the matches ahead.

The catch: GT’s negative NRR means even winning games by small margins may not lift them quickly enough — they need convincing victories, not nail-biters.

Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals Standings Today

Current Points Table

Five teams, three numbers to track: where do GT and RR actually stand? The table below pulls together the most recent figures from multiple sources to give a clear side-by-side view.

What this means: RR’s strong NRR of +2.233 gives them a crucial buffer in the standings, while GT’s negative NRR of -0.424 creates an additional hurdle they must overcome to climb the table.

Head-to-Head Record

The most recent encounter between the two sides — Match 9 at Narendra Modi Stadium — went firmly in RR’s favor. A six-run margin may look close on paper, but GT’s batting order never fully recovered after losing early wickets. The Cricket Addictor breakdown confirms GT were bundled out in 18.1 overs in their chase.

GT vs RR 9th Match Result and Standings Update

Match Scorecard

Match 9 delivered drama on a Saturday double-header. RR posted a competitive total and held GT to 18.1 overs in the chase, winning by six runs. According to Times of India, RR’s later record in the season showed three wins from three matches and a +2.403 NRR — confirming their dominance through the early schedule.

Points Table After Match

The immediate impact of Match 9 pushed RR to the top of the points table per Cricket Addictor. Punjab Kings sat third with Delhi Capitals in second. For GT, the 0-2 start and -0.424 NRR from early-season data painted a grim picture that has since translated to a 7th-place standing with 6 points.

The implication: GT’s early-season collapse in Match 9 set the tone for their struggles, while RR’s victory signaled their intent to compete for the title.

The gap between these two franchises has widened noticeably through the first half of IPL 2026. RR’s two-wicket win over GT in Match 9 capped a week that saw them briefly top the points table, while GT’s early-season problems have translated into a mid-table position they cannot afford to ignore much longer.

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