RCB vs GT Match Prediction — Who Will Win IPL 2026 Qualifier 1? RCB vs GT

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face Gujarat Titans in the Qualifier 1 of IPL 2026 at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala, on 26 May. Royal Challengers Bengaluru finished at the top of the table with 18 points in the league stage. Gujarat Titans also ended with the same points but secured second place due to a superior net run rate.

GT's biggest strength is its opening partnership. Both Gill and Sudharsan have crossed the 600-run mark in IPL 2026, making them the only pair from the same franchise in IPL history to have two batters score over 600 runs in consecutive seasons. Meanwhile, RCB played like defending champions this season, their only concern is Jitesh Sharma's form, while the rest of the batting unit is in excellent touch. In the bowling department, Bhuvneshwar Kumar led with 24 wickets. Based on recent form — RCB vs GT who will win today IPL 2026 — Royal Challengers Bengaluru appear to be the stronger side.

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 RCB vs GT Match Details – IPL 2026, Qualifier 1

• Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans (Qualifier 1)

• Date: 26th May 2026

• Match Time: 7:30 PM IST

• Venue: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association, Dharamsala 

• Live Streaming: JioHotstar 

RCB vs GT Pitch Report – Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Dharamsala 

The pitch at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala, features a batting-friendly surface that provides excellent pace, bounce, and carry, often resulting in high-scoring T20 matches.

• Win Batting First: 39%

• Win Bowling First: 61%

Average Score

• Average 1st Innings: 188

• Average 2nd Innings: 168

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RCB vs GT Weather Report – Dharamsala Conditions 

RCB vs GT Recent Form

RCB vs GT Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 matches)

RCB vs GT Injury News & Team Updates – Qualifier 1

RCB: Phil Salt is available for this match 

GT: All players are available for this match 

RCB vs GT Win Probability – IPL 2026 Qualifier 1

RCB vs GT Key Player Battles to Watch 

RCB vs GT Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If GT bats first

• Powerplay Score: 50–55

• Predicted Total: 180–185

• Match Result: RCB to win

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Scenario 2: If RCB bats first

• Powerplay Score: 55–60

• Predicted Total: 185–205

• Match Result: RCB to win

RCB vs GT Toss Prediction – Qualifier 1 IPL 2026

In each of the three matches played at Dharamsala in IPL 2026, the captain winning the toss has chosen to bowl first, and the decision proved successful twice.

Prediction: RCB will win the toss and opt to bowl first 

RCB vs GT Probable Playing 11

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)

Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Venkatesh Iyer, Jitesh Sharma(w), Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Salam Dar. 

Gujarat Titans (GT)

Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill(c), Jos Buttler(w), Nishant Sindhu, Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Kagiso Rabada, Arshad Khan, Mohammed Siraj

RCB vs GT Qualifier 1 Player of the Match Prediction 2026

• Virat Kohli

• Bhuvneshwar Kumar

• Shubman Gill 

Who Will Win RCB vs GT Today? — Expert Prediction Qualifier 1

According to our RCB vs GT who will win today IPL 2026, Royal Challengers Bengaluru are the favourites to win this IPL 2026 expert prediction. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Devdutt Padikkal and Phil Salt are expected to be the key performers.

RCB vs GT who will win today IPL 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru to win

RCB vs GT Match Result – IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 Result

(To be updated after the match - May 26, 2026)