Gujarat Titans stormed into the IPL 2026 Final after defeating Rajasthan Royals by 7 wickets in a high-scoring Qualifier 2 clash. Captain Shubman Gill led from the front with a magnificent century as GT chased down a massive target of 215 with eight balls remaining.
Match Result
| Match | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| GT vs RR, Qualifier 2, IPL 2026 | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh | Gujarat Titans won by 7 wickets |
Player of the Match: Shubman Gill – 104 (53)
Match Scorecard
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| Rajasthan Royals | 214/6 (20 Overs) |
| Gujarat Titans | 219/3 (18.4 Overs) |
Result: Gujarat Titans won by 7 wickets.
Rajasthan Royals Innings – 214/6
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | 96 | 47 | 8 | 7 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 45* | 35 | 5 | 1 |
| Riyan Parag | 11 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Jofra Archer | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Gujarat Titans Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kagiso Rabada | 4 | 35 | 2 |
| Jason Holder | 4 | 27 | 2 |
| Mohammed Siraj | 4 | 41 | 1 |
| Prasidh Krishna | 4 | 48 | 1 |
Gujarat Titans Innings – 219/3
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill | 104 | 53 | 15 | 3 |
| Sai Sudharsan | 58 | 32 | 7 | 3 |
| Rahul Tewatia* | 17 | 9 | 2 | 1 |
| Jos Buttler | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Rajasthan Royals Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nandre Burger | 4 | 35 | 1 |
| Jofra Archer | 4 | 45 | 1 |
| Brijesh Sharma | 3.4 | 44 | 1 |
Key Highlights
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed a sensational 96 off 47 balls, narrowly missing a century.
- Rajasthan Royals posted a challenging 214/6 in their 20 overs.
- Gujarat Titans openers added a massive 167-run partnership, putting RR under pressure early in the chase.
- Shubman Gill scored a match-winning 104 off 53 balls and registered his first century of IPL 2026.
- GT completed the chase in 18.4 overs, their highest successful chase in IPL history.
- Gujarat Titans qualified for their third IPL final in five seasons.
Match Summary
Rajasthan Royals looked set for a place in the final after a brilliant knock from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and a steady finish by Ravindra Jadeja helped them reach 214/6. However, Gujarat Titans produced one of the best chases of IPL 2026. Shubman Gill’s captain’s knock, supported by Sai Sudharsan’s aggressive fifty, completely changed the game. GT eventually chased down the target with ease and booked a place in the IPL 2026 Final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
