The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) square off against the Gujarat Titans (GT) in Qualifier 1 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Tuesday, May 26.
RCB finished top of the table with nine wins and five defeats from 14 matches. While the Titans also had an identical win-loss record, their net run rate of 0.695 was lower than RCB’s 0.783. Therefore, the defending champions sealed the top spot.
RCB and GT met each other twice this season. Both teams won their respective home game with consummate ease. Both RCB and GT have some in-form batters as well as bowlers. However, in the spin-bowling department, Gujarat have a genuine match-winner in Rashid Khan.
RCB vs GT: Match Details
| Match | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans, Qualifier 1, IPL 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Tuesday, May 26, 7:30 PM |
| Venue | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala |
| Broadcast and Live Streaming | JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website) |
RCB vs GT Head to Head record
| Matches Played | 08 |
| Won by RCB | 04 |
| Won by GT | 04 |
| Tie/NR | 00 |
| First-ever fixture | April 30, 2022 (GT victory) |
| Most recent fixture | April 30, 2026 (GT victory) |
Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala: Pitch Report
The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala has hosted three matches so far in IPL 2026. The average first-innings score has been around 211. Two out of the three games have been won by chasing teams. The captain who wins the toss would want to bowl first as defending totals can be difficult on a high-scoring surface.
RCB vs GT: Predicted Playing XIs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):
Venkatesh Iyer/Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (C), Jitesh Sharma (WK), Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Salam Dar.
Impact Player: Tim David
Gujarat Titans (GT):
Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (C), Jos Buttler (WK), Nishant Sindhu, Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Arshad Khan, Mohammed Siraj.
Impact Player: Prasidh Krishna
Disclaimer: This latest news is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.
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RCB vs GT, Qualifier 1: IPL 2026 Records and Stats at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala
