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Slow start followed up by a valiant comeback: GT's road to IPL 2026 final

GT have been one of the most complete sides in the tournament on paper since the start, but they have had to endure some tough times to qualify for their third IPL final since their debut in 2022

IPL 2026: Kumar Sangakkara backs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for India call-up

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's performance against world class bowlers in the IPL is an indicator that he is more than ready to play for India, said Sri Lankan legend and Rajasthan Royals head coach Kumar Sangakkara. The 15-year-old had a phenomenal first full season in the IPL as he aggregated 776 runs at a staggering strike rate of 237.31. He could well end up as the leading run getter of the tournament if Shubman Gill or Sai Sudharsan don't surpass him in the final on Sunday. Having taken the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Kagiso Rabada and Pat Cummins to the cleaners over the course of the two month long competition, Sooryavanshi has reinforced the popular belief that he is rarest of rare who would serve India for long. After endorsements from former cricketers including the legendary Sunil Gavaskar, Sangakkara too indicated that the left-hander is ready for the highest level. "You never know if anyone's ready until they play. And with everything Vaibhav's shown against some of the best ...

IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans thrive by avoiding occasion pressure, says Gill

A ton-up Shubman Gill on Friday said not playing to the occasion brings out the best in Gujarat Titans as his side qualified for the final of IPL 2026 with a commanding seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals here. Gill smacked 104 off 53 balls with 15 fours and three sixes to eclipse the first-innings heroics of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who made a calculated 96, to power Gujarat Titans' victory in the Qualifier 2 here. "(The) feeling is really good. But (a) quick turnaround so tomorrow (Saturday) we'll just rest and recover and then go there and assess conditions," Gill told the broadcaster after the match here. "If you don't play the occasion it brings the best out of us and that's what we spoke about. Let's take the occasion out and play some good cricket. Whether we win or lose, we should play good cricket," he said while revealing GT's mantra. The IPL final this year will be a repeat of the Qualifier 1 in which defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru had beaten Gujarat Tit

IPL 2026: Gill's batting has just been phenomenal, says Vikram Solanki

Gujarat Titans director of cricket Vikram Solanki has been blown away by the form and consistency his captain Shubman Gill has shown in the Indian Premier League. Gill has totalled 722 runs this season, scoring the bulk of the runs for his team alongside opening partner Sai Sudharsan (710). Both are operating at a healthy strike rate of 160. Gill gave a batting masterclass in his team's chase of 215 on Friday, steering the Titans to their third final in five seasons. Gill, the Test and ODI captain for India, was dropped from the T20 side ahead of the World Cup earlier this year. Considering his appetite for runs in the shortest format, Gill seems determined for a national comeback. "It is on the back of a lot of hard work. I can only imagine all of the work that Shubman has put in throughout his career to get to where he is as far as batting is concerned. He's an exceptional young man, and sometimes you have to realise he is still a young man. To be playing the cricket that he is,

Gill's fifth IPL ton sends GT to IPL 2026 final with record chase vs RR

Chasing a daunting target of 215, Gill led from the front with a magnificent 104 off 53 balls as GT completed the highest successful chase in IPL playoff history

GT vs RR HIGHLIGHTS IPL 2026 Qualifier 2: Gill-Sai shine as GT edge past RR to book final berth

Shubman Gill's 104-run innings overshadowed Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's fiery 96 runs innings as GT extened thier head to head record vs RR to 3-0 in IPL playoffs

IPL 2026 Final: Teams, date, live time, venue, live streaming and telecast

Both RCB and GT/RR will have the chance to win their second IPL title on Sunday and become the fourth-most successful franchise in IPL history

Vaibhav becomes fastest Indian to 1000 IPL runs

The 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavashi surpassed Sai Sudharshan to become the fastest Indian batter to 1000 IPL runs in the Qualifier 2 match of IPL 2026 against the Gujarat Titans in Mullanpur

GT vs RR Live streaming: Where to watch IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 match?

JioHotstar in India will stream the IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 match between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals on its app and website.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi becomes fastest Indian batter to score 1000 IPL runs

Vaibhav also becomes joint second-fastest overall to reach 1000 IPL runs alongside Lendl Simmons

IPL 2026: Why was the coin flipped twice for GT vs RR Qualifier 2 toss?

During the first attempt, Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill was reportedly unable to clearly hear Rajasthan Royals skipper Riyan Parag make his call while the coin was in the air.

IPL 2026 Qualifier 2: GT vs RR playing 11, batters vs bowlers matchups

Having delivered a complete performance with both bat and ball, RR now prepare for a high-stakes clash against Gujarat Titans, with a place in the final on the line.

IPL 2026 GT vs RR Qualifier 2: Pitch report, Mullanpur Stadium key stats

Gujarat Titans head into the contest after suffering a heavy 92-run defeat against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Qualifier 1.

IPL 2026 Qualifier 2: GT vs RR Playing 11, live toss time, streaming

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru have already secured their spot in the final after winning Qualifier 1.

IPL 2026: Why the GT vs RR Qualifier 2 game could be a battle of powerplay?

Both GT and RR are heavily dependent on their top three when it comes to scoring big runs this season

IPL 2026: Why BCCI banned smartglasses in IPL for players and staff?

According to the BCCI, the devices violate the IPL's PMOA (Players and Match Officials Area) minimum standards.

Rishabh Pant relinquishes LSG's captaincy role after forgettable IPL 2026

Pant led LSG in 28 matches across two seasons, out of which they won only 11, while they were on the losing side on 17 occasions

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's six-hitting storm leaves IPL record books in tatters

During the powerplay, Sooryavanshi has scored 471 runs at an average of 78.5 and a strike rate of 237. He has lost his wicket only six times in that phase.

IPL 2026 Qualifier 1: Top performers from RCB vs GT

Watch the best moments and top performers from RCB vs GT IPL 2026 qualifier 1 match as Rajat Patidar delivers with a stunning half-century.

IPL 2026: Vaibhav's blitz secures Qualifier 2 berth with big win

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set IPL 2026 on fire with a stunning 97 off 29 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL Eliminator. Rajasthan Royals posted 243 and knocked SRH out.