The Narendra Modi Stadium caravan may have changed, however Gujarat Titans (GT) still knows exactly how to conquer the biggest stages. In a high-octane evening at New Chandigarh on Friday, Gujarat Titans sealed their berth. IPL 2026 Final with a strong seven-wicket win over him Rajasthan Royals (RR) In classification 2.
Chasing a mammoth target of 215, GT showed its championship pedigree and chased down the total with 8 balls to spare. While the match saw incredible pace swings, it was ultimately defined by a masterclass in modern T20 chasing that left the packed Chandigarh crowd completely enthralled.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s gutsy knock takes RR to a competitive score
Sent in to bat first in this high-stakes knockout, Rajasthan Royals endured a scary start. Speedster Muhammad Siraj He struck very first, eliminated the dangerous one Yashasvi Jaiswal for 1 only. When did things go bad? Kagiso Rabada was fired Dhruv Jurel He rocked RR for 7 in his first two overs at 9 for 2.
But what followed was a dazzling display of fearless youth. A teenage prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi counterattacked with breathtaking maturity. Suryavanshi smashed a brilliant 96 off just 47 balls, with 10 clean boundaries and 4 powerful sixes in the innings. Next to it Ravindra JadejaDespite his brief retirement, Suryavanshi, who shut down the middle overs with a crucial unbeaten 45 off 35 balls, completely turned the pressure on GT’s bowling attack.
When Suryavanshi finally fell to Raba in the 18th over, missing out on a decent century, the platform was set perfectly. Delayed fireworks Donovan FerreiraHitting a blistering 38 off just 11 balls at a jaw-dropping rate of 345.45, he took the Royals to 214 for 6 in 20 overs. Rabada was the pick of the GT bowlers, taking 2 wickets for 35 runs. Jason Holder He stifled the run flow nicely in the death overs with figures of 2 for 27.
Shubman Gill leads from the front with a stunning century as he dominates his GT rivals in Qualifier 2.
A target of 215 in an IPL Qualifier can frustrate top teams, but Gujarat’s opening duo took it as just another day at the office. Skipper Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan systematically dismantled the RR bowling attack from the Powerplay. The duo put together a phenomenal opening stand of 167 runs in just 12.5 overs.
Sudharsan played a magnificent hand, getting to 58 off 32 balls before falling with a strange shot. Brijesh Sharma. But the night belonged entirely to the captain. Gill scored a magnificent century off just 47 deliveries, a truly impressive knock. Gill eventually left a masterful 104 off 53 balls, leaving a trail of 15 boundaries and 3 sixes. Jofra Archer (1 for 45) and Nandre Burger (1 for 35) looking for an answer.
Experienced finisher after Gill was dismissed for 182 If Buttler closed it with a quiet 9* off 9 balls. Along with a characteristically aggressive cameo Rahul Tewatia (17* off 9 balls), GT crossed the finish line at 219 for 3 in 18.4 overs. With this clinical victory, the Titans march proudly into the IPL 2026 Finals and give the cricketing world a firm reminder of why they remain the tournament’s premier powerhouse.
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Here’s how the fans reacted:
What a sensational chase by the Gujarat Titans! A masterclass performance confirms a dominant 7-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2. Shubman Gill’s brilliant century took the game by storm and took GT straight to the IPL 2026 Final! 🏏🔥⚡ #GTvsRR… pic.twitter.com/rJGIyBHlhc
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) May 29, 2026
What time to get 💯 Shubman Gill 👏
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) May 29, 2026
– 800+ runs in IPL 2023.
– 400+ runs in IPL 2024.
– 600+ runs in IPL 2025.
– 700+ runs in IPL 2026.CAPTAIN SHUBMAN GIL’S ABSENCE IS NOTED. 🫡 pic.twitter.com/cPHr6HRWqN
— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) May 29, 2026
Every time the criticism escalates, Shubman Gill responds with a bat. Never doubted his talent – pure class always finds a way to shine. ✨ pic.twitter.com/AqnfS58QBj
— Dugout prasanth📽️🏏 (@DieHardFanOfTh4) May 29, 2026
Tonight, Shubman Gill hit another good playoff.
If he performs anywhere close to that in the final and wins his team the IPL trophy, he makes a strong case to return to Team India t20i.
So, my best wishes to Shubman Gill in the final and let’s hope he… pic.twitter.com/KfSo3x6UEp— Troll Cricket Unlimited (@TUnlimitedd) May 29, 2026
Shubman Gill is Truly a Generation Talent. Clutch Player. Both Batter and Captain Always Stands Up Under Pressure. Only Brainless People Can Cry At Its Beat Rate. He Bats With a Strike Rate Over 200 Many Times. Future Legend pic.twitter.com/v3kqbGPcXx
— Aryan Goel 2.0 (@AryanGoelNew) May 29, 2026
15 and 3 sixes by Shubman Gill, including 104 from just 53 balls – The captain’s knock comes to an end. 🫡
What a great shot from this captain himself, Well played. 👏 pic.twitter.com/8JBXldXHzV
— Sabir Zafar (@Sabir_Saabu01) May 29, 2026
People call Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan “boring” because they have normalized greatness to such an extent that people no longer respond.
Every season people rave about the crazy cameos, reckless batting and 20-ball fun…while these two continue to build quietly… pic.twitter.com/qYrOOAN4IJ
— Kakarot (@MidOffMind) May 29, 2026
Imagine if Shubman Gill continues with KKR at this moment when he becomes the face of Indian Cricket.
At times, the KKR management is brutal in keeping the likes of SuryaKumar, Gill and Pat Cummins. pic.twitter.com/NYBsf0HhIQ
— StarcyKKR (@StarcKKR) May 29, 2026
Well done Shubman Gill 🔥👏
Highest score by a Captain in IPL Playoffs
104 – i𝗚λl v RR (2026 Q2)*
93* – Patidar v GT (2026 Q1)
93* – Warner v GL (2016 Q2)
87* – Shreyas v MI (2025 Q2)
85 – Gilchrist v DD (2009 Half)
79 – Rahul v RCB (2022 Eliminator)
69 – Warner v RCB… pic.twitter.com/wJj0WtQKpA— 𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒔 (@Shebas_10dulkar) May 29, 2026
Everyone stand up and appreciate this stroke masterclass by Shubman Gill. What an innings.
This is Shubman Gill Peak. The kind of shot he needs to shut out all the outside noise and show the world what he’s really capable of. Awesome. Absolutely gorgeous… pic.twitter.com/d3OUDkCmvO
— Wickets Hitting (@offpacedelivery) May 29, 2026
A hundred for Captain Shubman Gill in just 47 balls, including 15 and 3 sixes against Rajasthan Royals in a must-win game – When to get to the hundred. 💯👌
Captain’s shot from Gill. 👏 pic.twitter.com/xVTKQLENxi
— Sabir Zafar (@Sabir_Saabu01) May 29, 2026
Why Shubman Gill can’t play T20Is despite being the most consistent batsman in IPL post-Covid? pic.twitter.com/hgi7t1Ebsq
— Dinda Academy (@academy_dinda) May 29, 2026
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