Rajasthan Royals fall to Gujarat Titans in IPL Qualifier 2
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 5:10 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Rajasthan Royals were eliminated from the IPL 2026 after losing to Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 2. The match featured a remarkable 96-run performance from 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, but the Royals' batting lineup struggled to support him. Ravichandran Ashwin criticized the team for not capitalizing on Sooryavanshi's impressive innings, as Gujarat Titans successfully chased the target set by Rajasthan. The defeat ends Rajasthan's campaign in the tournament, leading to questions about their batting strategy.
- •Rajasthan Royals lost Qualifier 2 to Gujarat Titans
- •Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 96 runs in the match
- •Ravichandran Ashwin expressed disappointment in team performance
- •Gujarat Titans successfully chased down the target
- •Rajasthan Royals end their IPL 2026 campaign
- 5:10 PMYahoo Sports — Vaibhav Sooryavanshi rues error after RR's IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 exit: 'Maine ek mistake kari'
- 11:07 AMYahoo Sports — 'RR let down Vaibhav Sooryavanshi': R Ashwin fumes at Rajasthan after defeat in Qualifier 2
"Vaibhav Sooryavanshi took responsibility for Rajasthan Royals' IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 defeat, admitting they were 10-12 runs short against Gujarat Titans. The 15-year-old felt he should have kept more of the strike on a difficult pitch instead of exposing new batters. Despite the heartbreak, Sooryavanshi enjoyed a sensational season, finishing as IPL 2026's highest run-scorer with 776 runs.
"Rajasthan Royals' IPL 2026 campaign ended with a Qualifier 2 loss to Gujarat Titans, despite a stellar 96 from 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Ravichandran Ashwin lamented the batting unit's failure to support the young prodigy's heroic effort, highlighting his exceptional performance against top bowlers. Gujarat Titans comfortably chased the target.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 5:10 PMVaibhav Sooryavanshi rues error after RR's IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 exit: 'Maine ek mistake kari'
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi took responsibility for Rajasthan Royals' IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 defeat, admitting they were 10-12 runs short against Gujarat Titans. The 15-year-old felt he should have kept more of the strike on a difficult pitch instead of exposing new batters. Despite the heartbreak, Sooryavanshi enjoyed a sensational season, finishing as IPL 2026's highest run-scorer with 776 runs.
- Yahoo SportsMay 30, 2026, 11:07 AM'RR let down Vaibhav Sooryavanshi': R Ashwin fumes at Rajasthan after defeat in Qualifier 2
Rajasthan Royals' IPL 2026 campaign ended with a Qualifier 2 loss to Gujarat Titans, despite a stellar 96 from 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Ravichandran Ashwin lamented the batting unit's failure to support the young prodigy's heroic effort, highlighting his exceptional performance against top bowlers. Gujarat Titans comfortably chased the target.
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