Shubman Gill’s 104 Powers Gujarat Titans into IPL 2026 Final After 7-Wicket Win Over Rajasthan Royals
Shubman Gill smashed 104 as Gujarat Titans defeated Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets in IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 at Mullanpur to reach the final.
Gujarat Titans stormed into the IPL 2026 final after defeating Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets in Qualifier 2 at Mullanpur on Friday. Led by a scintillating 104 from captain Shubman Gill, Gujarat Titans successfully chased 215 runs and finished at 219/3 in 18.4 overs. The victory came after Rajasthan Royals posted 214/6 in 20 overs, powered by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 96 and Donovan Ferreira’s unbeaten 38.
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Shubman Gill Leads Gujarat Titans’ Record Chase
Chasing a challenging target of 215, Gujarat Titans got off to a strong start with captain Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan building a massive opening partnership.
Gill played a match-winning knock of 104 runs from just 53 balls, smashing three sixes and 15 fours. He anchored the innings and ensured Gujarat Titans remained in control throughout the chase.
Sai Sudharsan provided excellent support with 58 runs off 32 balls.
The pair added 167 runs for the opening wicket, putting Rajasthan Royals under immense pressure.
Gujarat Titans eventually reached 219/3 in 18.4 overs and secured a comprehensive seven-wicket victory.
Rajasthan Royals Post 214/6 in Qualifier 2
Earlier in the match, Rajasthan Royals elected to bat and posted a competitive total of 214/6 in their allotted 20 overs.
Young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi narrowly missed a century, scoring a brilliant 96 runs. His innings included aggressive stroke play and helped Rajasthan Royals build a strong foundation.
Ravindra Jadeja remained unbeaten on 45, while Donovan Ferreira played a quick cameo of 38 not out to push the total beyond 200.
For Gujarat Titans, Jason Holder was the most successful bowler with figures of 2/27.
Key Performances in IPL 2026 Qualifier 2
Rajasthan Royals Innings
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi – 96
- Ravindra Jadeja – 45*
- Donovan Ferreira – 38*
- Jason Holder – 2/27
Gujarat Titans Innings
- Shubman Gill – 104
- Sai Sudharsan – 58
- Nandre Burger – 1/35
Gujarat Titans Through to IPL 2026 Final
With this seven-wicket victory, Gujarat Titans, the IPL 2022 champions, have qualified for the IPL 2026 final. Shubman Gill’s century and the 167-run opening partnership with Sai Sudharsan proved decisive in one of the most important matches of the season.
Gujarat Titans entered the IPL 2026 final after defeating Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets in Qualifier 2 at Mullanpur. Chasing 215, Shubman Gill scored a magnificent 104 off 53 balls, while Sai Sudharsan added 58. Earlier, Rajasthan Royals made 214/6 through Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 96, Ravindra Jadeja’s unbeaten 45 and Donovan Ferreira’s unbeaten 38. Gujarat Titans completed the chase at 219/3 in 18.4 overs and advanced to the IPL 2026 final.
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