Royal Challengers Bengaluru booked their place in the IPL 2026 Final with a massive win over Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1. The IPL 2026 Final race heated up after RCB delivered a complete performance with both bat and ball.
Batting first, Bengaluru posted a huge total of 254/5 in 20 overs. Captain Rajat Patidar led from the front with a stunning 93-run knock. His aggressive batting put Gujarat bowlers under pressure throughout the innings.
In reply, Gujarat Titans failed to build partnerships. Openers Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan lost their wickets early. Jos Buttler tried to steady the innings, but RCB bowlers kept striking at regular intervals.
Rahul Tewatia scored 68 runs, but Gujarat managed only 162 runs before getting all out. Bengaluru won the match by 92 runs and entered the final in style. Gujarat will now play Qualifier 2 for another chance to reach the summit clash.
