Shubman Gill's Century Leads Gujarat Titans to IPL 2026 Final
"They Will Murder You": R Ashwin's Huge Praise For Gujarat Titans Stars After IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 Game

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In IPL 2026 Qualifier 2, Gujarat Titans defeated Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets, thanks to Shubman Gill's century. Gill scored 104 runs, partnering with Sai Sudharsan for a crucial 167-run opening stand. The Titans will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
- 01Shubman Gill scored 104 runs off 53 balls, including 15 fours and 3 sixes.
- 02Sai Sudharsan contributed with 58 runs off 32 balls, forming a significant partnership.
- 03Ravichandran Ashwin highlighted the importance of starting strong against Gill and Sudharsan.
- 04Vaibhav Sooryavanshi of Rajasthan Royals scored 96 runs and became the fastest to reach 1,000 IPL runs in 440 balls.
- 05Sooryavanshi also set a record for the most runs (500) in the Powerplay during a single IPL season.
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In the IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 match held in Mullanpur, Gujarat Titans triumphed over Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets, securing their place in the final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Captain Shubman Gill was the standout performer, scoring a spectacular century with 104 runs off just 53 balls, including 15 fours and three sixes. His partnership with Sai Sudharsan, who added 58 runs, was pivotal as they put together a 167-run opening stand that nearly sealed the game early. Ravichandran Ashwin praised the duo, emphasizing that bowlers must start strong against them or risk being overwhelmed. Earlier, Rajasthan Royals set a challenging target of 215 runs, led by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's impressive 96 runs. Sooryavanshi made history by becoming the fastest player to score 1,000 IPL runs, achieving this milestone in 440 balls, breaking Andre Russell's previous record. The final match is set to take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
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The performance of Gujarat Titans in this match boosts local interest and excitement for the upcoming final.
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