The Gujarat Titans secured their spot in the IPL grand final with a 7-wicket victory over the Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2. Chasing a demanding target of 215 at Mullanpur, the Titans crossed the finish line with eight balls to spare, officially ending Rajasthan’s playoff run and setting up a championship clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Captain Shubman Gill anchored the run chase, blasting 104 runs off just 53 deliveries. His knock included 15 boundaries, earning him the RuPay On-The-Go 4s of the Match award as the Titans easily secured the 7-wicket win. Gill found early rhythm alongside opening partner Sai Sudharsan, who contributed a rapid 58 off 32 balls.
The opening pair dismantled the Royals’ bowling attack, constructing a 167-run partnership in only 77 deliveries. This marks their 11th century stand together in the tournament, a world record that solidified Gujarat’s third appearance in an IPL final to face RCB. By the time Rajasthan broke the stand, the required run rate had dropped to a comfortable pace.
Before Gujarat took control of the chase, Rajasthan Royals posted a formidable 214 for 6. After an early top-order collapse, the innings was salvaged by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who hammered 96 runs off 47 balls. The teenager hit seven sixes during his counterattack. A late burst from Donovan Ferreira, who finished unbeaten on 38 off 11 balls, pushed the Royals well past the 200-run mark.
The Titans will now travel to Ahmedabad to play for the title.