IPL 2026Rajasthan RoyalsGujarat TitansRiyan ParagYashasvi Jaiswal
Riyan Parag Ruled Out of Rajasthan Royals' Match Against Gujarat Titans Due to Injury
Published: May 9, 2026
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Riyan Parag, the regular captain of Rajasthan Royals, has been ruled out of the crucial match against Gujarat Titans due to a hamstring injury. Yashasvi Jaiswal is officially leading the team for the first time in IPL 2026, after Parag suffered the injury during the previous match against Delhi Capitals.
Rajasthan Royals won the toss and opted to bowl first at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, which is expected to be another high-scoring surface. Jaiswal confirmed at the toss that Parag is expected to return soon, saying 'Riyan pulled his hamstring last game, so I feel he'll be coming back soon.'
The teams have made changes to their playing XI, with Rajasthan Royals bringing back Shimron Hetmyer and Yash Raj Punja, and Gujarat Titans making one change with Prasidh Krishna returning to the side in place of Manav Suthar.
The match is part of the ongoing IPL 2026, with both teams competing in the playoff race. Shubman Gill, captain of Gujarat Titans, stressed the importance of sticking to the team's strengths as the playoff race intensifies.
The outcome of the match will be crucial for both teams, and the next steps will depend on the result, with the IPL schedule and points table being closely watched.