In a thrilling IPL playoff match, Shubman Gill led the Gujarat Titans (GT) to their third final in five years with a remarkable century against the Rajasthan Royals. Gill scored 104 runs off 53 balls, striking 15 fours and three sixes, which propelled GT to successfully chase down a target of 215 runs with eight balls to spare. His partnership with Sai Sudharsan, who contributed 58 runs, was pivotal, resulting in a record chase for the playoffs, surpassing the previous highest of 204 runs. Rajasthan Royals had set a challenging target, thanks to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's impressive 96 runs. Former cricketer Anil Kumble praised Gill's performance, describing it as a 'clinical' captain's innings. Looking ahead, the final will see GT face the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), both teams having shown consistent performances throughout the season.