Gujarat Titans booked their place in the IPL 2026 final with a seven-wicket victory over the Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 at the PCA Stadium in Mullanpur and now they will face defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the summit clash on Sunday. Shubman Gill’s 109 and a half-century from Sai Sudharsan powered the chase as GT successfully chased the 215-run target with eight balls remaining.&nbsp;Earlier, after winning the toss, Rajasthan Royals chose to bat first, but their innings got off to a shaky start, as Mohammed Siraj removed Yashasvi Jaiswal for just one in the opening over, while Kagiso Rabada struck soon after to dismiss Dhruv Jurel for seven.&nbsp;Ravindra Jadeja and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi then rebuilt the innings with an aggressive counterattack, Jadeja looked in fine touch before retiring hurt on 34 from 19 balls because of discomfort, while, captain Riyan Parag came in next and scored a brisk 11 off 6 deliveries before Jason Holder claimed his wicket.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/vaibhav-sooryavanshi-becomes-first-uncapped-player-to-score-700-runs-in-a-single-ipl-season-1780066890468">Sooryavanshi becomes 1st uncapped player to score 700 runs in single IPL season</a>&nbsp;Holder struck again to remove Dasun Shanaka for three, while Prasidh Krishna dismissed Jofra Archer, who had been promoted up the order, for a quick seven off four balls.&nbsp;Jadeja later returned to the crease after receiving treatment and partnered Sooryavanshi in another productive stand. The youngster made full use of a dropped chance on 46 by Sai Sudharsan and converted it into a brilliant half-century. Their partnership added another 52 runs before Rabada ended Sooryavanshi’s explosive knock on 96 from 47 balls.&nbsp;Also Check - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/ipl-2026-fastes-to-1000-runs-and-more-record-rr-s-sooryavanshi-broke-vs-gt-in-qualifier-2-1780070914721">Fastest to 1000 runs &amp; more records RR's Sooryavanshi broke vs GT in Qualifier 2</a>&nbsp;A fiery cameo from Donovan Ferreira, who smashed 38 off just 11 deliveries, along with Jadeja’s unbeaten 45 from 35 balls, lifted Rajasthan Royals to an imposing 214/6 in their 20 overs.&nbsp;Chasing 215, Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill gave Gujarat Titans the perfect start and attacked from the start, piling on boundaries and bringing up their respective fifties rapidly as GT crossed the 100-run mark before the halfway stage.&nbsp;Sudharsan’s entertaining innings ended in unusual way when he was dismissed hit wicket, repeating the same mode of dismissal from the first qualifier against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Before his departure, he and Gill had put together a massive 167-run opening partnership.&nbsp;Gill continued to dominate the chase and reached a superb century, leading from the front with a sensational 109 off 53 balls before eventually falling to Archer.&nbsp;Later, Washington Sundar chipped in with a quickfire 16 from nine deliveries before being dismissed by Nandre Burger. Jos Buttler and Rahul Tewatia then calmly finished the chase, remaining unbeaten on nine and 17 respectively, as Gujarat Titans sealed their place in the final.

Shubman Gill’s 109 and a half-century from Sai Sudharsan guided Gujarat Titans to a successful chase of 215 with eight balls to spare, sealing their place in the final.

Gujarat Titans booked their place in the IPL 2026 final with a seven-wicket victory over the Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 at the PCA Stadium in Mullanpur and now they will face defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the summit clash on Sunday. Shubman Gill’s 109 and a half-century from Sai Sudharsan powered the chase as GT successfully chased the 215-run target with eight balls remaining. Earlier, after winning the toss, Rajasthan Royals chose to bat first, but their innings got off to a shaky start, as Mohammed Siraj removed Yashasvi Jaiswal for just one in the opening over, while Kagiso Rabada struck soon after to dismiss Dhruv Jurel for seven. Ravindra Jadeja and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi then rebuilt the innings with an aggressive counterattack, Jadeja looked in fine touch before retiring hurt on 34 from 19 balls because of discomfort, while, captain Riyan Parag came in next and scored a brisk 11 off 6 deliveries before Jason Holder claimed his wicket. Also Read - Sooryavanshi becomes 1st uncapped player to score 700 runs in single IPL season Holder struck again to remove Dasun Shanaka for three, while Prasidh Krishna dismissed Jofra Archer, who had been promoted up the order, for a quick seven off four balls. Jadeja later returned to the crease after receiving treatment and partnered Sooryavanshi in another productive stand. The youngster made full use of a dropped chance on 46 by Sai Sudharsan and converted it into a brilliant half-century. Their partnership added another 52 runs before Rabada ended Sooryavanshi’s explosive knock on 96 from 47 balls. Also Check - Fastest to 1000 runs & more records RR's Sooryavanshi broke vs GT in Qualifier 2 A fiery cameo from Donovan Ferreira, who smashed 38 off just 11 deliveries, along with Jadeja’s unbeaten 45 from 35 balls, lifted Rajasthan Royals to an imposing 214/6 in their 20 overs. Chasing 215, Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill gave Gujarat Titans the perfect start and attacked from the start, piling on boundaries and bringing up their respective fifties rapidly as GT crossed the 100-run mark before the halfway stage. Sudharsan’s entertaining innings ended in unusual way when he was dismissed hit wicket, repeating the same mode of dismissal from the first qualifier against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Before his departure, he and Gill had put together a massive 167-run opening partnership. Gill continued to dominate the chase and reached a superb century, leading from the front with a sensational 109 off 53 balls before eventually falling to Archer. Later, Washington Sundar chipped in with a quickfire 16 from nine deliveries before being dismissed by Nandre Burger. Jos Buttler and Rahul Tewatia then calmly finished the chase, remaining unbeaten on nine and 17 respectively, as Gujarat Titans sealed their place in the final.

Shubman Gill’s 109 and a half-century from Sai Sudharsan guided Gujarat Titans to a successful chase of 215 with eight balls to spare, sealing their place in the final.

IPL 2026: Gill’s century outshines Sooryavanshi 96 as GT seal final spot vs RCB

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi added another record-breaking chapter to his IPL 2026 season in the Qualifier 2 clash against the Gujarat Titans, falling short of a century but still rewriting multiple IPL and T20 records with a milestone-filled knock.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi added another record-breaking chapter to his IPL 2026 season in the Qualifier 2 clash against the Gujarat Titans, falling short of a century but still rewriting multiple IPL and T20 records with a milestone-filled knock.

IPL 2026 - Fastest to 1000 runs and more records RR's Sooryavanshi broke vs GT in Qualifier 2

A dramatic moment unfolded ahead of IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 in New Chandigarh when the toss had to be conducted twice due to a communication mix-up. Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill flipped the coin while Rajasthan Royals skipper Riyan Parag made the call, but the match referee failed to hear it clearly. As confusion spread briefly at the centre, broadcaster Ravi Shastri announced that the toss would be conducted again.&nbsp;In the second attempt, the toss went Rajasthan Royals’ way and they chose to bat first. The decision to re-do the toss appeared to leave Gill disappointed, especially since the first flip seemed to favour Gujarat Titans.

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Speaking after the toss, Gill admitted that GT would also have preferred to bat first and expressed frustration over the confusion.&nbsp;"We would have batted first. 40 overs of play have already happened on this pitch. I don't think it would change much. Unfortunately, I don't think the referee heard the call from Riyan," said Gill at the toss.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-rishabh-pant-resigns-as-lsg-captain-following-last-place-finish-1780059321978">IPL 2026: Rishabh Pant resigns as LSG captain following last-place finish</a><h3>Playing XIs</h3>For the match, Rajasthan Royals retained the same playing XI, while Gujarat Titans brought Sai Sudharsan back into the lineup.&nbsp;Rajasthan Royals Playing XI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag (c), Donovan Ferreira, Dasun Shanaka, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Brijesh Sharma and Yash Punja&nbsp;Gujarat Titans Playing XI: Shubman Gill (c), B Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Nishant Sindhu, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, R Sai Kishore, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj<h3>Impact Subs</h3>RR: Shubham Dubey, Sushant Mishra, Aman Rao, Ravi Bishnoi and Tushar Deshpande&nbsp;GT: Rahul Tewatia, Anuj Rawat, Glenn Phillips, Kumar Kushagra and Mohammad Arshad Khan

The re-toss left Shubman Gill visibly frustrated, as the coin initially appeared to land in favour of the Gujarat Titans on the first attempt.

A dramatic moment unfolded ahead of IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 in New Chandigarh when the toss had to be conducted twice due to a communication mix-up. Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill flipped the coin while Rajasthan Royals skipper Riyan Parag made the call, but the match referee failed to hear it clearly. As confusion spread briefly at the centre, broadcaster Ravi Shastri announced that the toss would be conducted again. In the second attempt, the toss went Rajasthan Royals’ way and they chose to bat first. The decision to re-do the toss appeared to leave Gill disappointed, especially since the first flip seemed to favour Gujarat Titans.

The re-toss left Shubman Gill visibly frustrated, as the coin initially appeared to land in favour of the Gujarat Titans on the first attempt.

IPL 2026 Qualifier 2: Why was toss retaken in RR vs GT clash?

Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals are set to clash in Qualifier 2 of IPL 2026, marking their third encounter of the season. With a spot in the final against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru on the line, the stakes could not be higher. Their head-to-head battle this year has been evenly matched so far, as RR secured a narrow six-run victory in April, while GT bounced back strongly with a dominant 77-run win earlier in May.&nbsp;GT enter the contest after a disappointing outing in Qualifier 1, where a sudden batting collapse against RCB led to a heavy 92-run defeat. Despite that setback, Friday’s match offers them a crucial chance to recover quickly and keep their title hopes alive.&nbsp;Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, head into the knockout game with confidence after defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad by 47 runs in the Eliminator. The Royals are currently on a three-match winning streak and will look to continue their momentum.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/outstanding-performance-pm-narendra-modi-congratulates-u23-wrestlers-for-historic-asian-championships-1780046843145">'Outstanding performance': PM Narendra Modi congratulates U23 wrestlers for historic Asian Championships</a>&nbsp;The winner of tonight’s match will advance to the IPL 2026 final, but what if rain or other circumstances fails to produce a result? In that situation, IPL regulations provide a clear solution.&nbsp;According to Clause 16.10.3 of the IPL playing conditions, any playoff fixture, including both Qualifiers, the Eliminator and the final must be decided through a Super Over if the match ends in a tie or no result. If required, multiple Super Overs can be played.&nbsp;However, if conditions do not allow even a Super Over to take place, the team that finished higher on the league-stage points table will automatically progress as the winner of the playoff match.&nbsp;&nbsp;Since Gujarat Titans ended above Rajasthan Royals in the standings, GT would qualify for the final if the match is abandoned without the possibility of a Super Over.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/french-open-2026-watch-osaka-dazzles-in-golden-bomber-jacket-for-round-2-at-roland-garros-1780034470538">French Open 2026 | Osaka dazzles in 'golden bomber jacket' in Round 2</a>&nbsp;There is also no reserve day scheduled for Qualifier 2, as there is only a one-day gap before the final and the two matches being held at different venues, the IPL schedule does not accommodate an additional day for this fixture.<h3>Weather Report</h3>As for the weather, conditions are expected to remain mostly pleasant, though there is a slight possibility of rain during the game. While the IMD has issued hailstorm alerts for a few regions in Punjab, Mullanpur is not among the affected areas.&nbsp;&nbsp;Rain chances around the venue currently stand at roughly 10 per cent and temperatures during the match are likely to hover near 30 degrees Celsius.

Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals face off for IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 in Mullanpur tonight, with the winner advancing to Sunday’s final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals are set to clash in Qualifier 2 of IPL 2026, marking their third encounter of the season. With a spot in the final against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru on the line, the stakes could not be higher. Their head-to-head battle this year has been evenly matched so far, as RR secured a narrow six-run victory in April, while GT bounced back strongly with a dominant 77-run win earlier in May. GT enter the contest after a disappointing outing in Qualifier 1, where a sudden batting collapse against RCB led to a heavy 92-run defeat. Despite that setback, Friday’s match offers them a crucial chance to recover quickly and keep their title hopes alive. Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, head into the knockout game with confidence after defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad by 47 runs in the Eliminator. The Royals are currently on a three-match winning streak and will look to continue their momentum. Also Read - 'Outstanding performance': PM Narendra Modi congratulates U23 wrestlers for historic Asian Championships The winner of tonight’s match will advance to the IPL 2026 final, but what if rain or other circumstances fails to produce a result? In that situation, IPL regulations provide a clear solution. According to Clause 16.10.3 of the IPL playing conditions, any playoff fixture, including both Qualifiers, the Eliminator and the final must be decided through a Super Over if the match ends in a tie or no result. If required, multiple Super Overs can be played. However, if conditions do not allow even a Super Over to take place, the team that finished higher on the league-stage points table will automatically progress as the winner of the playoff match. Since Gujarat Titans ended above Rajasthan Royals in the standings, GT would qualify for the final if the match is abandoned without the possibility of a Super Over. Also Read - French Open 2026 | Osaka dazzles in 'golden bomber jacket' in Round 2 There is also no reserve day scheduled for Qualifier 2, as there is only a one-day gap before the final and the two matches being held at different venues, the IPL schedule does not accommodate an additional day for this fixture. Weather Report As for the weather, conditions are expected to remain mostly pleasant, though there is a slight possibility of rain during the game. While the IMD has issued hailstorm alerts for a few regions in Punjab, Mullanpur is not among the affected areas. Rain chances around the venue currently stand at roughly 10 per cent and temperatures during the match are likely to hover near 30 degrees Celsius.

Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals face off for IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 in Mullanpur tonight, with the winner advancing to Sunday’s final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

What happens if rain plays spoilsport in GT vs RR IPL 2026 Qualifier 2?