IPL 2026: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru to take on Gujarat Titans in Qualifier One today

By  News On Air   May 26, 2026

In IPL playoff cricket, defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on Gujarat Titans in Qualifier One in Dharamshala today. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM. The winner of the match will advance directly to the IPL 2026 final, while the losing side will get another opportunity in Qualifier Two.

Tomorrow, Sunrisers Hyderabad will face Rajasthan Royals in the Eliminator in New Chandigarh, Mohali, at 7:30 PM. The losing team will be knocked out of the tournament, while the winner will move on to Qualifier Two.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru were the first team to qualify for the playoffs after their victory over Punjab Kings.

They finished top of the table with 18 points from 14 matches, securing the number one position on Net Run Rate ahead of Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad, who also ended with 18 points. Rajasthan Royals secured the fourth and final playoff spot with 16 points.