Gujarat Titans produced a sensational finish in Qualifier 2, and Shubman Gill capped the chase with a Player of the Match performance that will be remembered for a long time. After securing their spot in the IPL 2026 final, Gill was spotted celebrating with his family as the franchise moved one step closer to the title.
In Qualifier 2 of IPL 2026, Gujarat Titans defeated Rajasthan Royals by 7 wickets. Chasing a demanding total of 215 at Mullanpur in Chandigarh, Titans captain Shubman Gill struck a brilliant 104 off just 53 deliveries, guiding his side to a comfortable win and sending them through to the championship match. With the result, Gujarat advanced to the final to take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru, while Rajasthan’s season ended in the playoffs.
The chase was not just a win—it became a record moment. It stands as the highest successful target achieved in any IPL Qualifier or playoff game.
Highest successful chases in IPL playoffs
- 215 – GT vs RR, Mullanpur, 2026 Qualifier 2
- 220 – PBKS vs MI, Ahmedabad, 2025 Qualifier 2
- 220 – KKR vs PBKS, Bengaluru, 2014 Final
- 191 – KKR vs CSK, Chennai, 2012 Final
- 189 – GT vs RR, Kolkata, 2022 Qualifier 1
Following the victory over Rajasthan Royals, Shubman Gill was seen embracing his parents with visible joy, a fitting celebration after leading Gujarat to their third IPL final.
Yuvraj Singh also posted a message on X, applauding Gill and Gujarat Titans for their emphatic playoff triumph in Qualifier 2. He wrote: “Glorious Gill steals the day! Just reminded us that quality hitting through the line works in a crunch game 👌🏻. @ShubmanGill and @sais_1509’s partnership took the game away from @rajasthanroyals! It was great to see #BossBaby @VaibhavSV12 playing with power and maturity at such a young age. Great signs of what’s to come in Indian cricket 🏏.”
Gujarat Titans now shift focus to Ahmedabad, their home venue, for the final showdown. They will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the side that beat them in Qualifier 1. While playing at home gives Gujarat a clear advantage, the final is expected to be a stern test against an RCB team currently in strong form.
