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Gill's Century Powers Gujarat Titans to IPL Final Against RCB
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Gill's Century Powers Gujarat Titans to IPL Final Against RCB

From Times of Oman · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Shubman Gill's century led Gujarat Titans (GT) to a three-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in IPL Qualifier Two.
  • GT will now face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL 2026 final.
  • Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 96 and Donovan Ferreira's quickfire 38* helped RR post 214/6, but GT chased the target with an over to spare.

Skipper Shubman Gill delivered a match-winning century, guiding Gujarat Titans (GT) to a thrilling three-wicket victory against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) Qualifier Two. Gill's outstanding 104 off 53 balls, including 15 fours and three sixes, anchored the chase and set up a title clash with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL 2026 final.

A century from skipper Shubman Gill and another century partnership between him and Sai Sudharsan helped Gujarat Titans (GT) seal the Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Qualifier Two at Mullanpur on Friday.

— Times of OmanThe article's opening sentence summarizing the key outcome of the match.

Rajasthan Royals had posted a formidable total of 214/6 in their 20 overs, largely thanks to a brilliant 96 off 47 balls from 15-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and a blistering cameo of 38 not out from 11 balls by Donovan Ferreira. Their partnership rescued RR from an early collapse, turning the tide to set a challenging target for GT.

With this win, the Gujarat Titans have set up the title clash against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Ahmedabad on Sunday.

— Times of OmanThis sentence highlights the consequence of GT's victory, setting up the final match.

In response, GT's chase was spearheaded by an exceptional opening partnership between Gill and Sai Sudharsan (58 off 32 balls). The duo forged a 167-run stand, laying a solid foundation for the pursuit. Despite losing a few wickets in the middle overs, including Gill's dismissal after reaching his century, GT managed to overhaul the target with 18.4 overs bowled, with Jos Butler and Rahul Tewatia remaining unbeaten.

After RR put to bat first, a fine knock from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (96 in 47 balls, with eight fours and seven sixes) and a cameo from Donovan Ferreira (38* in 11 balls, with two fours and four sixes) took RR to 214/6 in 20 overs.

— Times of OmanThis quote details the significant contributions that led to RR's total score.

Earlier, RR's innings struggled initially, with Mohammed Siraj taking an early wicket. However, Sooryavanshi's counter-attacking innings and Ferreira's late surge provided the necessary impetus for RR to set a competitive score. The match showcased high-octane T20 cricket, with both teams displaying impressive batting performances.

Later in the chase of 215 runs, skipper Shubman Gill (104 in 53 balls, with 15 fours and three sixes) and his 167-run stand with Sai Sudharsan (58 in 32 balls, with eight fours and a six) set the platform for a three-wicket win.

— Times of OmanThis quote describes the core partnership that enabled GT's successful chase.
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