Dharamshala, May 27 -- In a high-stakes IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 that turned into a one-sided playoff spectacle, Royal Challengers Bengaluru produced a ruthless allround performance to defeat Gujarat Titans by 92 runs at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium and storm into the final with a thumping victory.
Gujarat Titans will now face the winner of the Eliminator between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals, which will be played at the same venue tomorrow.
Skipper Rajat Patidar's unbeaten 93 off 33 balls anchored a towering 254/5, before a disciplined bowling attack dismantled the chase and bowled Gujarat out for 162 in 19.3 overs.
Batting first, Bengaluru endured early pressure after Gujarat struck through Jason Holder, who ...