GT vs RR, Qualifier 2 – IPL 2026,29th May-Gujarat Titans Storm Into IPL 2026 Final After Thrilling Chase Against Rajasthan Royals

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Explosive 96 Powers RR to 214/6

After being asked to bat, Rajasthan Royals suffered an early setback when Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed for just 1 run by Mohammed Siraj.

However, young sensation **Vaibhav Sooryavanshi** played one of the innings of the tournament, smashing **96 off just 47 balls**, including 8 fours and 7 sixes. His fearless stroke play put Gujarat's bowlers under immense pressure and helped RR recover from early wickets.

Veteran all-rounder **Ravindra Jadeja** provided stability with an unbeaten **45 off 35 balls**, while Donovan Ferreira produced a late fireworks display, hammering **38 not out from only 11 deliveries**. Their partnership ensured Rajasthan Royals crossed the 200-run mark and posted a formidable **214/6 in 20 overs**.

For Gujarat Titans, **Kagiso Rabada** and **Jason Holder** picked up two wickets each, while Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna claimed one wicket apiece.

Shubman Gill Leads the Perfect Chase

Chasing 215 in a knockout match requires something special, and Gujarat Titans delivered exactly that.

Openers **Sai Sudharsan** and **Shubman Gill** launched a relentless assault on the Rajasthan bowling attack. Sudharsan scored a brilliant **58 off 32 balls**, striking 8 boundaries and a six before being dismissed after adding 167 runs for the opening wicket.

The star of the night was undoubtedly **Shubman Gill**, who produced a captain's knock under pressure. Gill smashed **104 runs from just 53 balls**, featuring 15 fours and 3 sixes at an incredible strike rate of 196.22.

His innings completely shifted the momentum in Gujarat's favor and ensured the required run rate never became a concern.

Finishing Touches by Tewatia and Buttler

After Gill's dismissal in the 15th over, Gujarat still required a few finishing blows. **Washington Sundar** contributed a quick 16 off 9 balls before Rahul Tewatia and Jos Buttler calmly guided the Titans home.

Tewatia remained unbeaten on **17 off 9 balls**, while Buttler finished on **9 not out**, sealing victory with eight balls to spare.

Rajasthan Bowlers Struggle Under Pressure

The Rajasthan bowling attack had no answers to Gujarat's aggressive batting. Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Brijesh Sharma, Tushar Deshpande, Yash Raj Punja, and Ravindra Jadeja all went at more than eight runs per over, allowing Gujarat to maintain control throughout the chase.

Turning Point

The massive **167-run opening partnership between Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan** effectively decided the contest. Their fearless batting neutralized the pressure of a steep target and put Rajasthan Royals on the back foot from the start.

Player of the Match

**Shubman Gill (Gujarat Titans)**
104 runs off 53 balls, 15 fours, 3 sixes

Gill's breathtaking century in a high-pressure knockout game was the defining performance of the match and guided Gujarat Titans into the IPL 2026 Final.

Score Summary

**Rajasthan Royals – 214/6 (20 overs)**

* Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 96 (47)
* Ravindra Jadeja 45* (35)
* Donovan Ferreira 38* (11)

**Gujarat Titans – 219/3 (18.4 overs)**

* Shubman Gill 104 (53)
* Sai Sudharsan 58 (32)
* Rahul Tewatia 17* (9)

**Result:** Gujarat Titans won by 7 wickets.

Conclusion

Qualifier 2 delivered everything IPL fans could have hoped for—explosive batting, a near-century from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, and a match-winning captain's innings from Shubman Gill. While Rajasthan Royals fought bravely and posted a daunting total, Gujarat Titans proved why they are one of the most dangerous batting units in the tournament.

With this emphatic victory, Gujarat Titans march into the IPL 2026 Final, carrying tremendous momentum and confidence as they chase championship glory.