WATCH | Why Was RR vs GT Toss Done Twice? Bizarre Scene Surprises Fans

RR vs GT Qualifier 2 saw a rare double toss after the referee failed to hear the first call made by Gujarat Titans’ skipper.

Indian Premier League 2026 Qualifier 2 between Gujarat Titans(GT) and Rajasthan Royals(RR) began with an unusual scene in New Chandigarh as officials conducted the toss twice.

GT skipper Shubman Gill initially won the first toss at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA Stadium. However, the match referee and captains could not hear the call clearly because of the loud crowd noise inside the stadium. Officials then ordered a new toss.

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During the second attempt, RR captain Riyan Parag won the toss and elected to bat first in the high-pressure knockout match.

Watch the video here:

Toss fiasco already at the start. #GTvsRR pic.twitter.com/OaKgRmd6oP

— Glorified Dakait (@BalakHasta) May 29, 2026

The match has revived memories of the IPL 2022 final between the same teams, although both sides now look very different. Gujarat entered the knockout after finishing the league stage with 18 points but arrived under pressure following a crushing 92-run defeat to RCB in Qualifier 1.

Rajasthan carried strong momentum into the match after a win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator. Teen opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi knocked a 97 off just 29 balls with 12 sixes, while Jofra Archer impressed with the new ball.

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Much of the attention remains on Sooryavanshi against Gujarat’s pace attack led by Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada in the must-win playoff encounter.

Rajasthan retained the same playing XI that defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator. Gujarat made 1 change, bringing in spinner R Sai Kishore for Kulwant Khejroliya.

The winner of the match will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2026 final on May 31.