RCB face Gujarat Titans in high-stakes IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 Clash

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 of the Indian Premier League in Dharamshala on Tuesday, with a direct berth in the final on the line. Both teams finished the league stage on 18 points, though RCB secured the top spot through a superior net run rate.

Led by Rajat Patidar, RCB have impressed with explosive batting and a stronger bowling attack this season. Veteran star Virat Kohli, along with pacers Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, has been central to their campaign.