Captain Shubman Gill Smashes Historic Century as GT Crush RR to Enter Final

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A captain’s masterclass from Shubman Gill completely outshone a teenage prodigy’s fireworks as the Gujarat Titans (GT) stormed into the TATA IPL 2026 final. Chasing a massive target of 215, GT pulled off their highest successful run-chase in IPL history, crushing the Rajasthan Royals (RR) by seven wickets with eight balls to spare at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium.

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​With this clinical victory, GT has set up a blockbuster summit clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).

First Innings: Teen Sensation Sooryavanshi Powers RR to 214

​After losing the toss and being put in to bat, the Rajasthan Royals got off to a disastrous start. GT’s pace spearheads Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada struck early blows, removing Yashasvi Jaiswal (1) and Dhruv Jurel (7) within the first 11 balls, leaving RR stuttering at 9/2.

​However, 15-year-old batting phenom Vaibhav Sooryavanshi turned the game completely on its head. The left-handed prodigy played a fearless, breathtaking counter-attacking knock, smashing 96 off just 47 balls, including 8 boundaries and 7 towering sixes. Along the way, Sooryavanshi became the fastest Indian batter to breach the 1,000-run milestone in IPL history (in terms of balls faced).

Middle-Order Collapse & Late Death-Over Fireworks

​Sooryavanshi stitched together a crucial 127-run partnership with veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. The RR innings hit a chaotic speedbump when Jadeja (45* off 35 balls) was briefly forced to retire hurt after taking a nasty blow to the arm. This triggered a mini-collapse as skipper Riyan Parag (17), Dasun Shanaka (3), and Jofra Archer (7) fell in quick succession against disciplined spells from Jason Holder (2/27) and Kagiso Rabada (2/35).

Just when GT threatened to stall the momentum, Donovan Ferreira provided a grandstand finish. Ferreira smoked an unbeaten 38 off just 11 deliveries, launching four mammoth sixes in the final over off Rashid Khan to push Rajasthan to a formidable 214/6.

Second Innings: Gill-Sudharsan Partnership Obliterates RR's Defense

​Chasing 215 in a high-pressure knockout game is a daunting task, but the Gujarat Titans openers made it look like a walk in the park. Skipper Shubman Gill and the explosive Sai Sudharsan came out with clear intent, taking the Rajasthan bowling attack apart from ball one to rack up 69/0 in the Powerplay.

The duo orchestrated a spectacular 167-run opening stand off just 77 balls. Sudharsan played a blistering knock of 58 off 32 balls before falling in bizarre fashion—dismissed hit-wicket for the second consecutive game after his bat slipped and clipped the stumps.

Captain Gill’s Flawless Ton Steers GT Home

​Unfazed by the breakthrough, Shubman Gill continued his majestic onslaught. The Indian captain registered his 5th IPL century, hammering a magnificent 104 off 53 balls, decorated with 15 crisp boundaries and 3 sixes. He also rewrote history by hitting the fastest century ever by a Gujarat Titans batsman (off just 47 balls).

​By the time Jofra Archer trapped Gill LBW in the 15th over, the damage was already done. Washington Sundar (16) fell shortly after, but late boundaries from Rahul Tewatia (17*) and Jos Buttler (9*) guided the Titans over the finish line with ease at 219/3 in 18.4 overs.

Player of the Match: Shubman Gill (GT) for his captain's masterclass knock of 104 off 53 balls, anchoring Gujarat's record-breaking run chase and hitting the fastest century in GT history.

Result: Gujarat Titans won by 7 wickets and qualified for the IPL 2026 Final.