he latest edition of IPL Pulse belonged to three batters, but the final result came down to a two-versus-one battle. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi once again produced a fearless innings, but Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan combined forces to take Gujarat Titans into the IPL 2026 final.
Rajasthan Royals posted a massive 214 after Sooryavanshi continued his remarkable form. The young batter narrowly missed another century and kept the Royals in control for most of the innings.
Gill and Sudharsan Turn the Match Around
Chasing a challenging target, Gujarat Titans relied on their trusted opening pair. Gill and Sudharsan attacked from the start and quickly shifted momentum in the chase.
Gill produced a brilliant century under pressure, while Sudharsan provided strong support at the other end. Their partnership once again proved why they have been one of the most consistent opening combinations this season.
The chase helped Gujarat Titans set up a final clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Ahmedabad.
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Sooryavanshi Continues Record-Breaking Run
Despite Rajasthan Royals’ defeat, Sooryavanshi remained one of the biggest talking points. The teenager crossed another major milestone and became the fastest player to reach 1,000 IPL runs in terms of balls faced.
He also became the first player to score more than 500 Powerplay runs in a single IPL season. His fearless batting style continues to attract attention across the cricket world.
Gujarat Titans Eye the Trophy
Gill’s century arrived at the perfect time after Gujarat Titans suffered a setback in Qualifier 1. The captain responded strongly and guided his team into another title clash.
With Gill, Sudharsan and a strong bowling attack in form, Gujarat Titans will now look to finish the season with the championship.
