Gujarat Titans secured a commanding seven-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 of IPL 2026 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on Friday, May 29.
Chasing a formidable target of 215, the Titans clinical display saw them cross the finishing line with eight balls to spare, earning them a coveted spot in the tournament final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Sooryavanshi’s Brilliant 96 Powers Rajasthan
Earlier in the evening, Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag won the toss and elected to bat first. The decision initially paid rich dividends, driven by an extraordinary performance from 15-year-old opening sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
The young prodigy tore into the Gujarat bowling attack, unleashing a spectacular array of boundaries. Sooryavanshi smashed 96 runs off just 47 deliveries, an innings decorated with 8 fours and 7 sixes. During his explosive knock, he crossed the 1,000-run milestone for the season, becoming the youngest player to do so.
Middle-order stability from Ravindra Jadeja, who remained unbeaten on 45 off 35 balls, pushed the Royals to a robust 214/6 in their 20 overs. Rashid Khan was the pick of the Titans bowlers, applying pressure in the middle overs.
Here are some twitter reactions:
@gujarat_titans defeated @RR by 7 Wicket to reach the final.
Congratulations #GT,
Well Done @ShubmanGill,🚨GUJARAT TITANS VS RCB IN THE IPL 2026 FINAL AT THE NARENDRA MODI STADIUM.🚨#RCB #FINAL #TATAIPL #IPL2026 #ShubhmanGill @IPL @tata @StarSportsIndia pic.twitter.com/4oU4y6hBG5
— Anas Ansari (@anasansari3459) May 29, 2026
129(60) vs MI in qualifer 2,
104(53) vs RR in qualifer 2.*– Well played Shubman Gill, he is the best player of the IPL knockouts. ❤️🔥 pic.twitter.com/QZAaGMFEVG
— Ahmed Says (@AhmedGT_) May 29, 2026
How unfair has IPL become due to nepotism of Gujju lobby?
Defending champions RCB lost their home advantage and now has to play against GT in their home Ahmedabad where they control the pitch
Even in todays match vs RR heavy roller was used after first innings making pitch flat https://t.co/PRlfONZZ9M
— unorthodox11 (@KathiThayeidada) May 29, 2026
मैच हारने के बाद वैभव सूर्यवंशी
एक कोना पकड़कर रोने लगे🥺Vaibhav Sooryavanshi के आंखों से निकलता हुआ आंसू चीख-चीख कर बोल रहे थे कि हम मैच कैसे हार सकते हैं?
GT vs RR के बीच खेले गए क्वालीफायर-2 में गुजरात टाइटंस ने बहुत ही आसानी से राजस्थान को हराकर फाइनल में प्रवेश कर लिया… pic.twitter.com/CRSMUAyDSR
— Satish Mishra 🇮🇳 (@SATISHMISH78) May 30, 2026
Shubman Gill does it again in Qualifier 2! 🔥
Century vs MI in 2023 IPL Qualifier 2.
Century vs RR in 2026 IPL Qualifier 2.
Two sensational tons from the GT skipper. Absolute class! 👑#ShubmanGill #GTvRR #IPL2026 pic.twitter.com/semF2l4RWS— Jimmy Gambles (@Indrachowdaryy) May 29, 2026
Bro are happy now, it's easy to beat GT rather than RR🔥🙌 pic.twitter.com/M7aukGWR1v
— Mahicasm2.0 (@ItsMahicasm) May 29, 2026
RR vs GT in a nutshell pic.twitter.com/0nRSv5JqS2
— Shivangi Choudhary (@TweetShivangiii) May 29, 2026
Gill and Sudharsan Standardize the Chase
Gujarat’s daunting run chase turned into an absolute masterclass in opening partnerships. Captain Shubman Gill and his opening partner Sai Sudharsan dismantled the Rajasthan bowling line-up, compiling a massive 167-run opening stand. Sudharsan matched his partner’s elegance with a brilliant 58 off 32 balls, striking 7 boundaries and 2 sixes before falling in the 14th over.
Shubman Gill remained unstoppable, anchoring the innings with a majestic century. The skipper struck 104 runs from 53 deliveries, a knock that featured 15 blistering boundaries and 3 sixes. Although Jofra Archer claimed a late wicket, Gill’s clinical execution left the Royals defense completely helpless.
Glenn Phillips provided the finishing touches as the Gujarat Titans comfortably cruised to 219/3 in 18.4 overs, keeping their championship aspirations alive.
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