The rivalry between the Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals is one of the most interesting in recent IPL history. Both teams are special because they won the title in their debut season. In eight matches played between them, Gujarat has won six, while Rajasthan has won only two.
Two of these games, including the 2022 IPL final, were played at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, and both were won by the Gujarat Titans. Home advantage has mattered at times, but GT have still performed strongly even at Rajasthan’s home ground in Jaipur.
GT’s strong bowling attack and RR’s aggressive batting style have made their matches exciting, with individual performances often deciding the result. You can check more stats, records, and match details in this blog.
Overview of GT vs RR Head-to-Head Record in IPL
Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals have faced each other 8 times in the IPL till IPL 2025. Gujarat Titans have clearly dominated this rivalry with 6 wins, while Rajasthan Royals have won only 2 matches.
One of their most memorable clashes came in the IPL 2022 final, where David Miller played a match-winning knock. He hit three back-to-back sixes off Prasidh Krishna in the final over, helping GT win their first IPL title in their debut season.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 8 |
| Gujarat Titans Won | 6 |
| Rajasthan Royals Won | 2 |
| Highest Score (GT) | 217 |
| Lowest Score (RR) | 118 |
GT vs RR Head-to-Head at Different Venues
Let’s have a look at the head-to-head record at different venues.
GT vs RR at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
GT and RR have met three times at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. GT has won 2 of those encounters, including the historic 2022 IPL final, while RR has won 1.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 3 |
| GT Won | 2 |
| RR Won | 1 |
GT vs RR at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
Despite playing on their home ground at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, the Rajasthan Royals have struggled to beat the Gujarat Titans. In three home matches, Rajasthan has won only once.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 3 |
| GT Won | 2 |
| RR Won | 1 |
GT vs RR Head-to-Head Team Records
GT and RR have produced some thrilling totals in their rivalry. Let’s have a look at them.
Highest Team Total in GT vs RR Matches
GT’s highest score in this rivalry is 217/6 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, while RR’s highest total against them is 212/2.
| Team | Score | Result | Venue | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT | 217/6 | Won | Narendra Modi Stadium | IPL 2025 |
| RR | 212/2 | Won | Sawai Mansingh Stadium | IPL 2025 |
| GT | 209/4 | Lost | Sawai Mansingh Stadium | IPL 2025 |
| GT | 199/7 | Won | Sawai Mansingh Stadium | IPL 2014 |
| RR | 196/3 | Lost | Sawai Mansingh Stadium | IPL 2024 |
Lowest Team Total in GT vs RR Matches
RR posted only 118 runs in their lowest total against GT, while GT’s lowest score against RR is 177/7.
| Team | Score | Result | Venue | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RR | 118/10 | Lost | Sawai Mansingh Stadium | IPL 2023 |
| RR | 130/9 | Lost | Narendra Modi Stadium | IPL 2022 |
| RR | 155/9 | Lost | DY Patil Stadium | IPL 2022 |
| RR | 159/10 | Lost | Narendra Modi Stadium | IPL 2025 |
| GT | 177/7 | Lost | Narendra Modi Stadium | IPL 2023 |
GT vs RR Head-to-Head Batting Records
Here are the batting records between GT and RR.
Best Batting Performances
14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi is the highest individual scorer in this rivalry with 101, while Hardik Pandya has the record for the highest individual score for GT against RR with 87*.
| Player | Runs | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi (RR) | 101 (38) | 265.78 |
| Jos Buttler (RR) | 89 (56) | 158.92 |
| Hardik Pandya (GT) | 87*(52) | 167.30 |
| Shubman Gill (GT) | 84 (50) | 168.00 |
| Sai Sudarshan | 82 (53) | 154.71 |
Most Runs in GT vs RR Matches
Shubman Gill is the leading run scorer in this rivalry with 332 runs, followed by Sanju Samson from RR with 271 runs in only 7 innings.
| Batter | Innings | Runs | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill (GT) | 8 | 332 | 72 |
| Sanju Samson (RR) | 7 | 271 | 68* |
| Hardik Pandya (GT) | 5 | 228 | 87* |
GT vs RR Head-to-Head Bowling Records
Now, let’s have a look at the head-to-head records in the bowling department.
Most Wickets in GT vs RR Matches
Rashid Khan has taken the most wickets in this rivalry with 10 scalps, and there is no RR bowler in the top 3.
| Bowler | Innings | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rashid Khan (GT) | 8 | 10 | 6.12 |
| Mohammed Shami (GT) | 5 | 7 | 8.35 |
| Hardik Pandya (GT) | 5 | 7 | 6.55 |
Best Bowling Figure in GT vs RR Matches
The best bowling figure in this rivalry belongs to Rashid Khan with 4/41, followed by Hardik Pandya’s 3/17.
| Bowler | Bowling Figure | Economy |
|---|---|---|
| Rashid Khan (GT) | 3/14 | 3.5 |
| Hardik Pandya (GT) | 3/17 | 4.25 |
| Lockie Ferguson (GT) | 3/23 | 5.75 |
| Prasidh Krishna (GT) | 3/24 | 6 |
| Mohammad Shami (GT) | 3/25 | 6.25 |
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Conclusion: GT Has Won 6 Matches Against RR
The head-to-head record between the Gujarat Titans and the Rajasthan Royals is 6–2, with the Gujarat Titans clearly ahead. GT has also performed well at Rajasthan’s home ground in Jaipur, winning 2 out of 3 matches there. They also have a perfect 2-0 record at neutral venues.
In batting, Shubman Gill has scored the most runs with 332. In bowling, Rashid Khan leads with 10 wickets in this rivalry. With IPL 2026 having started, matches between GT’s balanced team and RR’s powerful batting lineup are expected to be exciting and full of big moments for fans.
