RCB reach IPL 2026 final after Rajat Patidar’s unbeaten 93

Royal Challengers Bengaluru booked their place in the IPL 2026 final with a massive 92-run win over Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala. The RCB vs GT Qualifier 1 highlights were dominated by Bengaluru’s batting power and sharp bowling, as they scored 254/5 in 20 overs and bowled out GT for 162 in 19.3 overs.

Patidar Stars In RCB 254 For 5 Vs GT

Rajat Patidar produced the match-winning performance with an unbeaten 93 off 33 balls, hitting nine sixes and taking RCB to a huge total. Virat Kohli and Krunal Pandya also scored 43 runs each, while Devdutt Padikkal added 30. The total of 254/5 became a major turning point, giving RCB full control before Gujarat began their chase.

GT All Out For 162 In Chase

Gujarat Titans had a poor start while chasing 255 and slipped to 51/5 early. Jos Buttler made a quick 29, while Rahul Tewatia fought with 68 off 43 balls, but GT could not recover from the collapse. Jacob Duffy took 3/39, while RCB’s other bowlers kept the pressure high. With this result, RCB entered the IPL 2026 final in style, while Gujarat Titans will need another chance through the playoff route.