Gujarat Titans booked their place in the IPL 2026 final with a seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in New Chandigarh amid Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's extraordinary batting and a record-breaking chase led by Shubman Gill.
Former India captain Kris Srikkanth lavished praise on Vaibhav Suryavanshi after the Rajasthan Royals batter produced another breathtaking display against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Wednesday.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi produced another astonishing innings as he smashed 97 off just 29 balls to drive Rajasthan Royals into Qualifier 2 of the IPL after a dominant 47-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator at New Chandigarh.
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru stormed into the final of the 2026 Indian Premier League with a crushing 92-run victory over Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring play-off encounter.
Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill have emerged as two of the standout examples of how elite batters are adapting to the rapidly changing demands of IPL 2026, a season that has redefined scoring standards.
Axar Patel believes Sunrisers Hyderabad have the firepower to win the IPL title this season, with the Delhi Capitals captain highlighting the team's explosive top order as a decisive factor.