IPL 2026 Qualifier 1, GT VS RCB Match Prediction: Who Will Win, Fantasy Picks, Top Batters and Bowlers
by Dwijesh

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 of the Indian Premier League on May 26, with the match scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be led by Rajat Patidar, while Gujarat Titans will be captained by Shubman Gill. Both teams feature several star performers, and fans can expect exciting performances from players such as Virat Kohli, Tim David, Sai Sudharsan, and Rashid Khan. With a place in the IPL 2026 final at stake, both teams will look to deliver their best performance in this crucial playoff clash.
Match Details
| Match | RCB vs GT |
|---|---|
| Tournament | IPL 2026 |
| Match Number | Qualifier 1 T20 |
| Date | Tuesday, May 26, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala |
| Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
Team Form – Last 5 Matches
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | L, W, W, W, L |
| Gujarat Titans | W, L, W, W, W |
Head-to-Head in T20I's
| Stats | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Gujarat Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 8 | 8 |
| Won | 4 | 4 |
| Lost | 4 | 4 |
| No Result | 0 | 0 |
Who Will Win RCB VS GT?
| Scenario | Batting First | Powerplay Score | Predicted Total | Match Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenario 1 | GT | 50–55 | 190–195 | RCB to win |
| Scenario 2 | RCB | 55–60 | 200-205 | RCB to win |
Top Batters to Watch – RCB VS GT
| Player | Team | IPL Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill | GT | 4482 |
| Virat Kohli | RCB | 9218 |
| Rajat Patidar | RCB | 1504 |
Top Bowlers to Watch – RCB VS GT
| Player | Team | IPL Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | RCB | 222 |
| Mohammed Siraj | GT | 126 |
| Rashid Khan | GT | 177 |
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