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A breathtaking, history-making masterclass from skipper Shubman Gill completely eclipsed a heroic, record-shattering effort from teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, steering the Gujarat Titans (GT) into the IPL 2026 Final. In a high-octane Qualifier 2 clash at the PCA Stadium in Mullanpur on Friday, May 29, 2026, the Titans successfully hunted down a mammoth target of 215, eliminating the Rajasthan Royals (RR) by seven wickets with eight balls to spare. Earlier in the evening, the 15-year-old uncapped sensation Sooryavanshi lit up the stadium, blasting a fearless 96 runs off just 47 balls to become the first uncapped player to breach the 700-run mark in a single IPL edition. However, the night ultimately belonged to Gill, who showcased elite composure and regal strokeplay to score a magnificent 104 off 53 balls. Stitching a destructive 167-run opening partnership with Sai Sudharsan (58), Gill brought up his fifth IPL century off just 47 deliveries—registering the fastest hundred in IPL playoff history and setting up a blockbuster championship showdown against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi stole the show in Mullanpur with a masterclass in aggressive batting, helping Rajasthan Royals secure a 47-run win over SRH in the Eliminator. Backed by Jofra Archer’s three-wicket haul, the Royals safely advanced to Qualifier 2 to face the Gujarat Titans.

Rajasthan Royals booked their ticket to the 2026 IPL playoffs with a 30-run victory over Mumbai Indians. Driven by a sensational late cameo and a lethal opening spell from Jofra Archer, the Royals secured the fourth seed to set up an Eliminator clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

The 2026 IPL group stage has wrapped up with a historic logjam at the top of the table. While RCB, Gujarat, and Hyderabad have successfully punched their tickets to the qualifiers, a furious multi-team race is underway to capture the coveted fourth spot before the playoffs officially begin.

In a bottom-of-the-table thriller at the Ekana Stadium, Kolkata Knight Riders edged out Lucknow Super Giants in a high-stakes Super Over finish on Sunday, April 26, 2026. After a massive batting collapse left KKR at 93/7, Rinku Singh played a lone hand with a breathtaking 83 off 51 balls*, including four consecutive sixes in the final over, to post 155. LSG seemed destined for defeat until Mohammed Shami struck a dramatic last-ball six to tie the game. However, the tie-breaker belonged to Sunil Narine, who conceded just one run while taking two wickets in the Super Over. Rinku Singh then iced the game with a first-ball boundary, handing LSG their fifth consecutive loss and keeping KKR’s slim playoff hopes alive.

Kolkata Knight Riders are back in the winning column after a dramatic four-wicket win against Rajasthan Royals. Led by a brilliant 53* from Rinku Singh and a career-best spell from Varun Chakaravarthy, the Knights overcame a shaky start to chase down 155 at Eden Gardens, finally ending their 22-day wait for a victory.

India’s multi-format captain and Gujarat Titans leader, Shubman Gill, has voiced strong opposition to the IPL’s Impact Player rule, joining a growing list of high-profile critics including Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya. Gill argues that the rule, which allows mid-match substitutions, undermines the fundamental 11-player nature of cricket and reduces the tactical challenge of rebuilding an innings after early wickets. As the BCCI considers extending the rule through 2027, Gill insists that removing the “extra” player is essential to preserving the core skills of the sport.

A political row has erupted over the decision to shift the venue of final match of the Indian Premier League 2025, as well as the second qualifier, from Kolkata to Ahmedebad. West Bengal Minister of Sports and Youth Welfare Aroop Biswas alleged on Thursday that politics was behind the cricketing move.