IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 : GT vs RR Match 73 Result

In the IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 held in New Chandigarh, Gujarat Titans (GT) executed an incredible chase defeating Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 7 wickets. RR set a target of 214/6, largely due to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s bold 96 and Donovan Ferreira’s powerful hitting towards the end. However, GT’s response was even more impressive as skipper Shubman Gill scored a stylish 104 and along with Sai Sudharsan’s smooth fifty they formed a massive 167‑run opening partnership. This stand made the chase much easier and they ultimately finished at 219/3 in just 18.4 overs. Here’s the detailed analysis of the GT vs RR match result.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) Innings: Sooryavanshi & Ferreira blitz

Rajasthan Royals got off to a tough beginning after winning the rare double toss and quickly fell to 9/2 as Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada took early wickets. However, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi starred with 96 off 47 balls. He shared a crucial stand with an injured Ravindra Jadeja who still scored 45 not out. The Royals struggled during the middle overs and lost Riyan Parag and Dasun Shanaka early on. Donovan Ferreira’s late unbeaten 38 which included four consecutive sixes in the last over, helped them reach a total of 214/6.

Gujarat Titans (GT) Innings: Gill & Sudharsan record chase

While chasing a target of 215, the Gujarat Titans made it look effortless. Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan put together an impressive partnership of 167 runs. Sudharsan scored a quick 58 before getting out in a bizarre hit wicket incident, while Gill smashed 104 off 53 balls in a brilliant innings. Even after Gill was dismissed, the game remained steady as Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia and Jos Buttler finished the job. GT concluded their innings at 219/3 in 18.4 overs. They secured victory by 7 wickets with eight balls remaining.

GT vs RR Match Result: Key Moments

• Siraj and Rabada removed Jaiswal and Jurel, leaving RR at 9/2.
• Sooryavanshi (RR) lit up the match with a blazing 96 from 47 balls.
• Ferreira (RR) smashed 27 in the final over with four consecutive sixes.
• Gill (GT) and Sudharsan (GT) set a record with their 167-run partnership.
• Gill’s (GT) classy ton came with 104 runs including 15 fours and 3 sixes.

Points Table Impact

Gujarat Titans storm into their third IPL final to face RCB in Ahmedabad, while Rajasthan Royals bow out in fourth despite Sooryavanshi’s breakout season. Here’s how the points table looks after GT’s win over RR – Updated Points Table.

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