India, May 26 -- The Qualifier 1 is finally on the horizon as the Royal Challengers Bengaluru clash with the Gujarat Titans in the playoffs of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 on Tuesday evening, May 26, 2026, at the scenic Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamsala. It was a truly dominant campaign from both heavyweight teams as they ended the league stage at an equal 18 points after 14 games, with Rajat Patidar and company pipping Hardik Pandya and co. To the top seed based on the fraction of superior net run rate. The equation is quite simple now: one team earning a direct entry to the grand finale on May 31 at the Narendra Modi Stadium and the other facing a stern examination in the second qualifier match. ...