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RCB vs GT Qualifier 1: After nearly two months of explosive hitting filled with fours and sixes and the thrill of 70 league matches, IPL 2026 has now reached its final stage. By securing a spot in the top four of the points table, defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), along with Gujarat Titans (GT), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), and Rajasthan Royals (RR), have booked their tickets to the playoffs.
Now, it is time for the battle for the title, which is set to commence on Tuesday, May 26. In the first Qualifier match, RCB and Gujarat Titans will face off against each other at the picturesque HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala. The team that wins this match will secure direct entry into the Final, scheduled for May 31 in Ahmedabad, while the losing team will have to face the winner of the Eliminator on May 29 to earn their ticket to the Final.
RCB vs GT Qualifier 1: Match Schedule and Live Streaming Details
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- Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans (Qualifier 1)
- Date and Time: Tuesday, May 26, 2026, starting at 7:30 PM
- Venue: HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala
- Live Telecast & Streaming: Jio Star Network Channels and JioStar App/Website
RCB vs GT Head-to-Head Records: Who Dominates the Rivalry?
When it comes to head-to-head encounters between RCB and Gujarat, the scales have consistently tipped back and forth between the two teams.
History bears witness that encounters between these two teams are always fiercely contested:| Category | Statistics |
|---|---|
| Total Encounters | 08 Matches |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore Wins | 04 Matches |
| Gujarat Titans Wins | 04 Matches |
| Ties or No Result | 00 |
| First Encounter (April 30, 2022) | Gujarat Titans Won |
| Last Encounter (April 30, 2026) | Gujarat Titans Won |
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HPCA Stadium Dharamshala Pitch Report and Toss Factor
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RCB vs GT Pitch Report: The pitch at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium has proven to be a paradise for batsmen this season. So far in IPL 2026, 3 matches have been played here, and the key statistics associated with them are as follows:
- High-Scoring Matches: The average first-innings score at this venue has been 211 runs, making it evident that a mountain of runs is likely to be piled up here.
- Advantage to the Chasing Team: In 2 out of the 3 matches played here, the team chasing the target has emerged victorious.
- Captains' Strategy: Due to the flat track and fast outfield, defending a high score proves to be quite challenging at this venue. In such a scenario, the captain winning the toss will undoubtedly opt to bowl first.
RCB vs GT Probable Playing 11: Predicted Lineups for Qualifier 1
For this marquee clash leading up to the final, both teams will take the field with their best possible combinations:
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Playing 11
Virat Kohli, Venkatesh Iyer/Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (Captain), Jitesh Sharma (Wicketkeeper), Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Salam Dar.
Impact Player: Tim David
Gujarat Titans (GT) Playing 11
Shubman Gill (Captain), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (Wicketkeeper), Nishant Sindhu, Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Arshad Khan, Mohammed Siraj.
Impact Player: Prasidh Krishna
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