Gill Propels Gujarat Titans to Thrilling IPL Final

Shubman Gill's outstanding century led Gujarat Titans to a resounding victory over Rajasthan Royals, securing their spot in the IPL 2026 final with a seven-wicket win, after successfully chasing a formidable target of 215.

Shubman Gill delivered an exceptional performance by scoring 104 runs, powering Gujarat Titans to a decisive seven-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026's Qualifier 2. This win secured their place in the tournament's final.

As they chased a challenging target of 215, Gujarat relied on Gill's dynamic innings, consisting of three sixes and 15 fours, wrapping up the match swiftly in just 18.4 overs with a score of 219 for three. Gill's partnership of 167 runs with Sai Sudharsan, who made a commendable 58 off 32 balls, was pivotal to the team's success.

Earlier, Rajasthan Royals posted a competitive total of 214 for six, bolstered by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's impressive 96 and a breezy 38 not out from Donovan Ferreira. However, their efforts fell short as Gujarat's thrilling chase, led by Gill's century, ultimately outclassed their performance.

Brief scores: Rajasthan Royals 214/6 in 20 overs (Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 96, Ravindra Jadeja 45 not out, Donovan Ferreira 38 not out; Jason Holder 2/27) lost to Gujarat Titans 219/3 in 18.4 overs (Sai Sudharsan 58, Shubman Gill 104; Nandre Burger 1/35) by 7 wickets.