RCB, led by Rajat Patidar, have emerged as IPL 2026's most consistent team, topping the table and positioning themselves as strong contenders to defend their 2025 title.

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru reached the IPL 2026 final after beating Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1

Bhuvneshwar Kumar's masterful bowling and RCB's dominant attack dismantled Gujarat Titans, securing the defending champions a spot in the IPL 2026 final.