IPL 2026: Gujarat Secures Resounding Victory Over Rajasthan

In IPL 2026, the Gujarat Titans once again asserted their dominance. Chasing a massive target of 215 runs set by the Rajasthan Royals, they achieved a resounding seven-wicket victory by reaching the total in just 18.4 overs, losing only three wickets in the process. In this triumph, Captain Shubman Gill played a magnificent century knock, leading the team to victory.

Batting first, the Rajasthan Royals posted a total of 214 runs for the loss of six wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Young sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi played a blistering innings, scoring 96 runs off just 47 balls. Ravindra Jadeja remained unbeaten on 45 runs, while Donovan Ferreira provided a late surge, smashing 38 runs off merely 11 balls to propel the team to a formidable total. Among the Gujarat bowlers, Kagiso Rabada and Jason Holder claimed two wickets each.

Setting out to chase the target of 215 runs, Gujarat was provided with a brilliant start by Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill. They established a massive 167-run partnership for the first wicket, completely swinging the match in Gujarat's favor. Sai Sudharsan contributed 58 runs, while Captain Gill emerged as the match hero, scoring 104 runs off just 53 balls. His innings featured 15 fours and 3 sixes. With Rahul Tewatia scoring runs rapidly towards the end, Gujarat chased down the target with ease.

With this victory, the Gujarat Titans further consolidated their position on the points table, while the Rajasthan Royals suffered a defeat in yet another crucial match. Shubman Gill's captain's innings—along with the massive partnership he forged with Sai Sudharsan—stood out as the main highlights of the match.