New Delhi. The excitement of IPL 2026 has reached its peak and now all eyes are on the Qualifier-2 match to be played between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals. This match to be held on Friday at the Maharaja Yadvindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh will decide which team will enter the final against Royal Challengers Bangalore. However, the weather has become the biggest concern before the match. The fear of rain has increased the heartbeat of the fans and the question in everyone’s mind is that if the match gets washed away due to rain, then which team’s luck will prevail.

This time no reserve day has been arranged in IPL playoff matches. In such a situation, if the match is affected due to rain, then first of all the umpire and match referee will try to organize the limited overs match. If the weather continues to be inclement and the entire match is not possible, the option of conducting a super over will be available. But if the situation becomes so bad that even the Super Over cannot be conducted, then as per the rules of IPL, the winning team will be decided on the basis of the points table of the league stage.

This is where Gujarat Titans seem to be getting a big advantage. Gujarat performed brilliantly in the league stage and secured second place in the points table. The team had made it to the playoffs with 18 points and its net run rate was also strong. On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals stood fourth and had 16 points in their account. In such a situation, if the match is completely washed out and there is no result, then Gujarat Titans will directly reach the finals.

This situation will be no less than a big blow for Rajasthan Royals, because the team seems to be in great shape. In the eliminator match, Rajasthan defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad and made it to Qualifier-2. In that match, young batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi attracted everyone’s attention with his explosive batting. He gave a memorable victory to Rajasthan by scoring 97 runs in just 29 balls. The team’s confidence is currently at its peak.

On the other hand, Gujarat Titans team also looks balanced and strong. Under the leadership of captain Shubman Gill, the team has consistently performed well throughout the season. Gujarat has looked strong in both batting and bowling departments. In such a situation, if the match is played completely, then the fans can get to see a high-voltage match.

Now all eyes are on the weather. If rain does not intervene, there will be a fierce battle between the two teams to get the ticket to the final. But if the weather does not cooperate, then the rules of points table can break Rajasthan’s dreams and open the way for Gujarat directly to the final.