Who is the First Captain To Score a Century In the IPL Playoffs?

The final of IPL 2026 is on the edge, and the two teams, RCB and Gujarat Titans, are set to play on 31 May 2026. RCB has already reached the final by winning Qualifier 1, but everyone has an eye on Qualifier 2. Yesterday's match was played between the Gujarat Titans and the Rajasthan Royals, but due to a great partnership scored by Sai Sudharsan & Shubman Gill, the Gujarat Titans won yesterday's match and reached the final of IPL 2026. 

But do you know who the First Captain To Score a Century In the IPL playoffs is? In almost 19 years of IPL history, this record was not set by any captain of a team in the IPL. So, let’s explore and know the player who scored a century in the IPL Playoffs.

Which Player Becomes the First Captain To Score a Century In the IPL Playoffs?

Shubman Gill, the captain of Gujarat Titans (GT), became the first captain in IPL history to score a century in the playoffs.

He scored a century in the IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 match at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh (Mullanpur) against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) on May 29, 2026.

While chasing a target of 215 runs, Shubman Gill played a brilliant innings of 104 runs off 53 balls. He got his hundred off 47 balls, and Gujarat Titans won by 7 wickets and entered the IPL 2026 final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).

Qualifier 2. Shubman Gill. Big runs 🔥

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Match Details: RR vs GT, Qualifier 2, IPL 2026

• Match: Qualifier 2, IPL 2026

• Teams: Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans

• Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh

• Date: May 29, 2026

• RR Score: 214/6 in 20 overs

• GT Score: Won by 7 wickets

• Shubman Gill's Score: 104 off 53 balls (century off 47 balls)

• Result: GT qualified for the IPL 2026 Final vs RCB

The dream of Title No. 2⃣ 🏆

But only 1⃣ can fulfill it on Sunday ❤️💙

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About Shubman Gill: IPL's Rising Star Captain

Shubman Gill is amongst the finest young batsmen in Indian cricket today. He has been with the Gujarat Titans since 2022 and has captained the team in the past few seasons.

He is known for his captaincy, his hitting power and his ability to play big innings in pressure situations. His century in Qualifier 2 has demonstrated the IPL playoffs, and he became the first captain to make this record in the IPL.

Timing Pristine, Elegance Personified ✨

Shubman Gill with one of the most flawless hundreds you would see in a run chase 💙👏

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Quick Facts About Shubman Gill's Record Innings

• He is the first captain ever to score a century in IPL playoffs

• He scored his century in just 47 balls

• He is also the first batsman to have scored two centuries in IPL playoffs.

• His 167-run partnership with Sai Sudharsan made the match-winning partnership. 

• Gujarat Titans will now play the IPL 2026 Final on May 31 against RCB

So now you all know who the first captain to score a Century In the IPL playoffs is? It is none other than Shubman Gill, who created this record against the Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 of IPL 2026, scoring 104 runs off 53 balls. This is the historic moment for Shubman Gill, who is also the captain of the Indian team.