Goa, May 26 -- The race to the Indian Premier League 2026 final officially begins as Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala on Tuesday.

Both teams have looked dominant throughout the season and finished at the top of the points table. While RCB ended their league campaign with 18 points and strong momentum, Gujarat Titans impressed with consistency, discipline, and one of the most balanced squads in the tournament.

The winner of this high-stakes encounter will book a direct place in the IPL 2026 final, while the losing side will get another opportunity through Qualifier 2.

RCB head into the contest with confidence after producing consistent performances in different conditio...