Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), the reigning champions, defeated Gujarat Titans by 92 runs in Qualifier 1 at Dharamsala on Tuesday to advance to their second consecutive IPL final. RCB captain Rajat Patidar led the charge with an unbeaten 93 off just 33 balls as Bengaluru posted a huge 254 for five after being asked to bat first. Patidar smashed nine sixes and five fours and completely changed the game in the final overs after surviving two dropped catches earlier in his innings. The emphatic win has sparked optimism among RCB fans, who now believe the team is well-positioned to successfully defend the title they won last season.