Goa, May 27 -- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) completely rewrote the history books in the IPL 2026 Qualifier 1, executing a ruthless batting masterclass to dismantle the Gujarat Titans (GT) at the HPCA Stadium. Led by a blistering, unbeaten 93 from captain Rajat Patidar and reinforced by a quickfire 43 from Krunal Pandya, RCB amassed a colossal 254/5 in their 20 overs-setting the record for the highest-ever total scored by any team in an IPL playoff or knockout match.

The clinical performance not only locked in a staggering 92-run victory for RCB to secure their place in the final but also shattered a variety of long-standing T20 milestones along the way.

Stepping up when it mattered most, RCB skipper Rajat Patidar put on an absolute...