In the IPL 2026 Qualifier 1, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will face Gujarat Titans (GT) at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala on May 25, 2026. Both teams ended the league stage with nine victories, but RCB leads slightly with a Net Run Rate of 0.088. RCB, the defending champions, are bolstered by the exceptional performances of Virat Kohli, who has amassed 557 runs at a strike rate of 163.82, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who has taken 24 wickets at an economy rate of 8.07. On the other hand, GT's batting relies heavily on openers Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan, who have both scored over 600 runs this season. The Titans' bowling strength is highlighted by South African pacer Kagiso Rabada, who also has 24 wickets. With both teams fielding strong bowling line-ups, the match is expected to be a battle of execution on the field, making it a crucial encounter for both sides aiming for a spot in the final.