Gujarat Titans secured their place in the IPL 2026 final after defeating Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 on Thursday.
Batting first, Rajasthan Royals posted a competitive total of 214 runs. However, Gujarat Titans produced a commanding chase, reaching the target in the 19th over with only three wickets down.
Teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi once again stole the spotlight for Rajasthan. After his heroics in the previous match, the 15-year-old came agonizingly close to a century, scoring a brilliant 96 off 47 deliveries. Ravindra Jadeja remained unbeaten on 45.
For Gujarat Titans, captain Shubman Gill led from the front with a magnificent 104, while Sai Sudharsan provided strong support with 58 runs.
The victory books Gujarat Titans a place in the IPL 2026 final, where they will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Sunday, May 31, at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
