The stage is set for the IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 clash between the Gujarat Titans and the Rajasthan Royals at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, on May 29. The team that wins the match will face defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
In such high-pressure matches, scoring a century is very tough, but there are a few players who have achieved the landmark feat. So far in IPL history, only four players have managed to do so – Murali Vijay, Virender Sehwag, Jos Buttler, and Shubman Gill.
Players who scored a hundred in Qualifier 2
Let’s dive into this photo collection and find out about the players who scored a hundred in Qualifier 2.
1. Murali Vijay – (IPL 2012)
Former Chennai Super Kings batter Murali Vijay smashed a century against the Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) in the IPL 2012 Qualifier 2 match. Vijay played an explosive knock of 113 off 58 balls, at an impressive strike rate of 194.82, which featured fifteen fours and four sixes. Murali Vijay’s century powered CSK to an 86-run win in the Qualifier 2 round.
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2. Virender Sehwag – (IPL 2014)
Former India batter Virender Sehwag is also part of the list of players who scored a hundred in Qualifier 2. Sehwag unleashed a carnage against the Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2014 as he scored 122 runs of 58 balls at a strike rate of 210.34, which featured eight sixes and 12 boundaries. Sehwag’s 122 runs powered Kings XI Punjab to a 24-run win over CSK.
3. Jos Buttler – (IPL 2022)
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England’s star batter Jos Buttler, who was representing the Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2022, played a vital role in securing a 7-wicket win over the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Buttler smashed 106 off 60 balls at a strike rate of 176.66, which featured 10 fours and six sixes in the Qualifier 2.
4. Shubman Gill – (IPL 2023)
Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill ranks fourth on the list of batters who scored a century in the Qualifier 2 clash. In Qualifier 2 clash between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans, Gill showcased his batting brilliance as he smashed 129 off 60 balls at a strike rate of 215.00, which featured seven fours and 10 sixes. His explosive knock powered his side to a 62-runs win over the Mumbai Indians.
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