IPL 2026: Qualifer 2, Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals:
Shubman Gill scores highest century by any batter in IPL playoffs to power Gujarat Titans to win by 7 wickets in Qualifier 2.
Captain’ s century steals the show as Gujarat Titans join Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2022 Final
Captain’ s knock for the ages. Under the lights at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Shubman Gill carved up the Rajasthan Royals bowling attack, batting impeccably well to score 104 runs off 53 balls and register his name in the history books.
Gujarat Titans had been put up to chase down a huge 215 by RR in Qualifier 2. Gill’ s magnificent hundred led GT to record the highest successful run- chase in the history of IPL playoffs. His ton powered Gujarat to a 7-wicket win and their second final in as many seasons.
The Gujarat Titans will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Ahmedabad in the IPL 2022 Final.
| GT Opening Partnership | Stats |
| Total Partnership Runs | 167 runs |
| Shubman Gill | 104 off 53 balls (15 fours, 3 sixes) |
| B. Sai Sudharsan | 58 off 32 balls |
RR opener Sooryavanshi storms at GT in chase-preview
Gujarat may have won the game but for a large part of the match, it looked like Rajasthan Royals were cruising to an easy win thanks to a 96 by teenage opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. RR captain Riyan Parag won the toss and chose to bat first. Sooryavanshi and Divton Samarzai got the Royals off to a flier but an unfortunate run out of the former stalled the momentum. From 65 for 1, RR skidded to 90 for 3.
That’ s when Sooryavanshi stepped up. Building a partnership of 107 with skipper Riyan Parag, Sooryavanshi blitzed his way to 96 runs off 47 balls. The southpaw smashed five fours and four maximums in his innings to help RR reach 214 for 6. Along the way, he became the fastest batter to reach 1000 IPL runs, in terms of balls faced. Donovan Ferreira played supportingly alongside in the end-overs, hitting 38* off 11 balls and setting Rajasthan up with a cushy target of 215.
Eliminator champs Gujarat Titans reply in kind
The Titans had enormous ambitions on their own shoulders after opting to field first. Fortunately for them, they had Gill at the crease to take charge. Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan took Rajasthan apart from the get-go, silencing Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger early in the chase. The Gujarat Titans openers added 167 runs for the 1st wicket before Sudharsan’ s bizarre dismissal via hit- wicket ended his bid of 58. But by that stage, Gill had other plans.
By 53 balls later, Gill had registered the fastest century by any batter in an IPL playoff game (63 deliveries). Scoring at a flamboyant rate of 196.23, Gill became the first player ever to score more than one century in playoff matches in the history of the IPL.
It took him 104 balls to bring up the winning runs as Jos Buttler, Washington Sundar, and Rahul Tewatia eased past the final hurdle. Gujarat Titans completed the highest successful run- chase in IPL playoff history by 8 balls. Gill has played one of the finest innings of his life to crown it all off.
Season Stats: Takeaways from the Match’ s Complete Leaderboard
- The 700 Run Trio: Sooryavanshi, Gill and Sudharsan have played themselves into a league of their own this season. While these three managed to comfortably cross the 700-run mark in the IPL, no other batter could muster an average of 500+.
- Pound It! While the majority of the league managed to maintain healthy strike rates above 140, two batsmen were playing in a stratosphere of their own. Abhishek Sharma and Sooryavanshi both ended the season with strike rates well above 200 despite having played more than 15 games.
- Highest Individual Score: KL Rahul* still owns the record for the highest individual score this season, unbeaten 152.
Match Summary
- Rajasthan Royals: 214/6 (20 overs)
- Gujarat Titans: 215/3 (18.4 overs)
- Result: Gujarat Titans won by 7 wickets
- Player of the Match: Shubman Gill (104 off 53)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Who won the IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 match between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals?
Gujarat Titans defeated Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets in IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 to secure their place in the IPL 2026 final.
2. How many runs did Shubman Gill score in IPL 2026 Qualifier 2?
Shubman Gill scored a sensational 104 runs off just 53 balls, leading Gujarat Titans to a historic victory and earning the Player of the Match award.
3. What was the target chased by Gujarat Titans against Rajasthan Royals?
Gujarat Titans successfully chased a challenging target of 215 runs, finishing at 219/3 in 18.4 overs.
4. Who will Gujarat Titans face in the IPL 2026 final?
Gujarat Titans will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL 2026 final after winning Qualifier 2.
5. Was Shubman Gill’s century a record in IPL playoffs?
Yes. Shubman Gill became the first captain in IPL history to score a century in a playoff match, achieving the milestone during Qualifier 2 against Rajasthan Royals.
6. What partnership helped Gujarat Titans win the match?
Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan added a massive 167-run opening partnership, which laid the foundation for Gujarat Titans’ successful chase.
7. How many runs did Sai Sudharsan score in Qualifier 2?
Sai Sudharsan scored a quickfire 58 runs off 32 balls and played a crucial role in Gujarat Titans’ record chase.
8. Who was the top scorer for Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2?
Young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was the top scorer for Rajasthan Royals with a brilliant 96 runs off 47 balls.
9. What records were created during GT vs RR Qualifier 2?
The match saw several records, including Shubman Gill becoming the first IPL captain with a playoff century and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi becoming the fastest batter to reach 1,000 IPL runs in terms of balls faced.
10. How many IPL finals have Gujarat Titans reached?
With this victory, Gujarat Titans qualified for their third IPL final in five seasons, continuing their impressive record in the tournament.
11. What was the final score of GT vs RR in IPL 2026 Qualifier 2?
Rajasthan Royals scored 214/6 in 20 overs, while Gujarat Titans chased down the target with 219/3 in 18.4 overs.
12. Why is Shubman Gill’s innings being called record-breaking?
66Gill’s 104-run knock came in a high-pressure knockout match and helped Gujarat Titans complete the highest successful run chase in franchise history while securing a place in the IPL 2026 final.
