Royal Challengers Bengaluru created history in the IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 against Gujarat Titans by posting the highest total ever recorded in IPL playoff history and sealing a place in the final with a dominant 92-run victory. RCB reached 254/5 in 20 overs after batting first in Dharamsala, where Gujarat Titans had opted to field after winning the toss.GT skipper Shubman Gill won the toss and chose to field first, but RCB made full use of the conditions to pile up a massive score. The total surpassed the previous playoff best of 233/3, which was made by Gujarat Titans against Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 of IPL 2023 in Ahmedabad.RCB won IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 MatchRCB’s commanding all-round performance ensured a comprehensive 92-run win, securing their place in the final. Gujarat Titans struggled in response as they failed to match the steep chase under pressure.Patidar leads RCB charge with explosive 93 off 33RCB captain Rajat Patidar anchored the innings with an unbeaten 93 off 33 balls, striking five fours and nine sixes at a strike rate of 281.81. His knock formed the backbone of RCB’s record-setting total and powered a dominant finish to the innings.Strong support from Kohli, Krunal and top orderVirat Kohli contributed 43 off 25 balls, while Krunal Pandya added 43 off 28 deliveries to keep the momentum strong in the middle order. Earlier, Venkatesh Iyer provided a quick start with 19 off seven balls, while Devdutt Padikkal scored 30 off 19 balls, helping RCB maintain early pressure on the Gujarat Titans bowling attack.
RCB win IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 match, crush Gujarat Titans by 100 runs to enter final
RCB Qualifier 1 Victory, Match Highlights: Royal Challengers Bengaluru shattered IPL playoff history by posting a colossal 254/5 against Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1. Rajat Patidar's blistering 93 off 33 balls anchored the innings, supported by strong contributions from Virat Kohli and Krunal Pandya. This monumental score surpassed Gujarat Titans' previous record, setting a new benchmark for playoff totals.












