Here are the Highlights from RCB Crush Gujarat Titans by 92 Runs to Reach IPL 2026 Final: Royal Challengers Bengaluru put on a splendid all-round performance to inflict a 92-run defeat on Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2026 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala. RCB registered this comprehensive victory to advance to the IPL 2026 Final One, putting them on the cusp of winning their first-ever IPL title.
Notably, the Bengaluru unit were on fire in all three departments of the match, explosive batting combined with disciplined bowling resulted in Gujarat Titans hardly having a chance to compete in any aspect during the contest.
RCB vs GT Qualifier 1 Match Summary
| Team | Score |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 254/5 (20 Overs) |
| Gujarat Titans | 162/10 (19.3 Overs) |
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Top Performers of the Match
| Player | Performance |
| Rajat Patidar | 93* (33) |
| Krunal Pandya | 43 (28) & 2/16 |
| Rahul Tewatia | 68 (43) |
| Jacob Duffy | 3/39 |
Rajat Patidar Leads RCB’s Batting Destruction
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) faced off against Gujarat Titans after losing the toss and were asked to bat first. But the decision backfired quickly as Bengaluru batted with aggression from the first ball.
Captain Rajat Patidar smashed a sizzling 93 off just 33 balls, one of the best knocks of the season. His powerful hitting against both pace and spin saw him hit multiple fours in his innings. Scorching at nearly 300 strike rates, Patidar turned the match in RCB’s favor completely.
Krunal Pandya too played a vital role with 43 from 28 balls. The seasoned all-rounder rotated the strike splendidly while also capitalising on loose deliveries in the middle overs.
To make things worse, RCB went in the second innings to post a calm yet big total of 254/5 in 20 overs which goes into one of the highest totals posted by any team across IPL playoff history.
Gujarat Bowlers Fail Under Pressure
RCB got off to a fast start and the Gujarat Titans bowling attack were punished severely. Kagiso Rabada and Jason Holder both took wickets but they were also expensive.
The GT bowlers were unable to stem the flow of runs, especially at the death and in powerplay overs, however, this time it was the RCB batters that kept cantering on.
Gujarat Titans’ fielding performance also seemed substandard with missed chances further compounding their woes.
Gujarat Titans Collapse During Chase
Gujarat Titans needed to get off to a flier in their chase of a mammoth target of 255 runs. Jos Buttler did his best to inject some much needed life into the innings with a quick 29 from just 11 balls but wickets continued to tumble at regular intervals from the other end.
Rahul Tewatia was unbeaten with 68 off 43 balls and tried to keep GT alive in the chase. But the required run rate kept climbing and the batsmen weren’t building stands.
The Titans eventually got bowled out for 162 in just 19.3 overs.
Jacob Duffy and Krunal Pandya Shine With the Ball
The RCB bowlers stayed tight and never let the Gujarat batters get used to their bowling. The best of the bowlers was Jacob Duffy (3/39 in four).
Krunal Pandya rounded out a superb personal game with 2/16. His economical spell was one of the key reasons behind Gujarat’s scoring rate during the middle overs.
Perhaps the biggest win in IPL playoff history — RCB bowlers displayed commendable discipline and execution under pressure.
RCB Move One Step Closer to Maiden IPL Trophy
After this win, RCB faithful are now gung ho that the franchise finally breaks its long-line of losing in IPL finals.
RCB have looked balanced and confident under Rajat Patidar in IPL 2026. With batting depth, finishing and a bowling attack that has improved this series they will surely go into the final as firm favorites.
On the other hand, Gujarat Titans have another chance to enter the final as they will meet Qualifier 2’s winner from amongst the losers of this Eliminator match.
Final verdict
Royal Challengers Bengaluru delivered a near-perfect performance against Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2026. From Rajat Patidar’s explosive captain’s knock to Jacob Duffy and Krunal Pandya’s disciplined bowling, RCB completely dominated the match and secured a massive 92-run victory. The win not only booked their place in the IPL 2026 Final but also boosted the confidence of the entire squad ahead of the biggest match of the season. Gujarat Titans will now look to bounce back in Qualifier 2, while RCB fans continue to dream of finally witnessing their team lift the IPL trophy for the very first time.
FAQs
1. Who won the RCB vs GT Qualifier 1 match in IPL 2026?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans by 92 runs.
2. Who scored the most runs in the RCB vs GT match?
Rajat Patidar scored an unbeaten 93 runs off 33 balls.
3. What was RCB’s total against Gujarat Titans?
RCB scored 254/5 in 20 overs.
4. Who was the best bowler for RCB?
Jacob Duffy was the top bowler with 3 wickets for 39 runs.
5. Has RCB qualified for the IPL 2026 Final?
Yes, RCB qualified for the IPL 2026 Final after winning Qualifier 1.
6. Will Gujarat Titans still get another chance?
Yes, Gujarat Titans will play Qualifier 2 for another chance to reach the final.
