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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) registered a commanding 92-run victory over Gujarat Titans (GT) in IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 on Tuesday, May 26. The great triumph ensured that the defending champions became the primary team to secure a spot in the ultimate. After winning the toss on the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala, GT captain Shubman Gill opted to bowl first.<\/span><\/p>\n RCB responded with a batting masterclass, spearheaded by skipper Rajat Patidar, who remained unbeaten on a blistering 93 from just 33 deliveries. Virat Kohli contributed a quickfire 43 off 25 balls, while Krunal Pandya added 43 from 28 deliveries as Bengaluru piled up an imposing 254\/5 of their 20 overs. In reply, Gujarat never gained momentum and lost five wickets in the course of the powerplay. <\/span><\/p>\n Rahul Tewatia\u2019s fighting knock of 68 off 43 balls stood out because the lone vibrant spot in an otherwise disappointing chase. GT were eventually bundled out for 162 in 19.3 overs. Jacob Duffy starred with three wickets, while Rasikh Salam, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Krunal Pandya claimed two wickets apiece.<\/span><\/p>\n The emphatic victory sparked widespread reactions from fans and cricket experts, a lot of whom took to X to praise RCB\u2019s dominant display within the high-stakes encounter. Listed here are some twitter reactions:<\/span><\/p>\n RCB didn\u2019t just reach the ultimate, they earned every inch of this journey. \u2014 KRIK-MATE\ud83d\udc51 (@krik90mate) May 26, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \ud83d\udea8 HISTORY FOR RCB \ud83d\udea8<\/p>\n \u2013 RCB now becomes the third Most successful teams to Qualify for Finals in IPL History (5* times). \ud83e\udd2f pic.twitter.com\/2Xo9vY3ARB<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) May 26, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n RCB ki is badi jeet ka sabse bada FACT \ud83d\udc40\ud83d\udd25 \u2014 Pramod sahu (@PramodK08555177) May 26, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n If you realize Qualifier 1 winners have won the last 8 IPL finals pic.twitter.com\/cfMqFl7DWz<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Sagar (@sagarcasm) May 26, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n RCB \u2013 Final Match Confirmed<\/p>\n Eliminator \u2013 SRH vs RR<\/p>\n Q2 \u2013 GT vs Eliminator winner. pic.twitter.com\/L77xcdwmIP<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Cricket Capital (@CricketCapital7) May 27, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Bhuvneshwar Kumar said, “Just a few years ago, I lacked confidence because my place within the team felt uncertain. However the RCB environment helped me consider in my abilities again. A positive environment all the time brings out one of the best in a player.” \u2764\ufe0f\ud83d\udd25 pic.twitter.com\/a27QNCx2Ia<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Faruk (@uf2151593) May 27, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \ud83d\udea8 ANGRY STATEMENT BY GLENN PHILLIPS AFTER LOSS VS RCB ON JOURNALIST \ud83d\udea8<\/p>\n Query \u2013 “GT had mentally given up after seeing RCB rating 254 ?”.<\/p>\n Glenn Phillips \u2013 “That is a silly query. That could be a really silly query. Nobody goes in there waiting to go. Oh, what ? We’re\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/dJVkcU2i6a<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Cricket Central (@CricketCentrl) May 27, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n RCB have booked their spot within the IPL 2026 final and can face the Qualifier 2 winner on the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, May 31.<\/span><\/p>\n Rajat Patidar said that RCB entered the match with the intention of maintaining a positive approach. He revealed that the team had discussed of their pre-match meeting the importance of playing aggressively and keeping the opposition under constant pressure. Speaking in the course of the post-match presentation, the 32-year-old said (via Cricbuzz):<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cIt was a brilliant game for us, and the way in which, especially the batsmen dominated on this game, the way in which everyone was striking with intent, that was good for us. It\u2019s not a transparent plan (to go after the GT bowlers), but we\u2019re ready for it because you’ve got to indicate some body language that we’re coming for you.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cThat was there in every batsman. So we had a chat within the meeting, we’ve to provide a great body language and the attacking mindset. It was a giant stage, Qualifier 1, the way in which we played, the way in which we dominated on this game, I feel that was superb.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Meanwhile, SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) are set to face Rajasthan Royals (RR) within the IPL 2026 Eliminator at Mullanpur on Wednesday, May 27. The victorious side will then meet Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 2, scheduled to be played at the identical venue on Friday.<\/span><\/p>\n Get the newest cricket news here, like us on Facebook<\/a>, and follow us on Twitter<\/a> and Instagram <\/a> for more such updates.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
Preliminary stage, playoffs, final, whatever you call it,
this team walked through every little thing with belief. \u2764\ufe0f\ud83d\udd25 pic.twitter.com\/BbdPUnFv0E<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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GT ke captain Shubman Gill sirf 2 run banakar out \ud83d\ude36
Aur wahi RCB ke captain Rajat Patidar ne 33 ball me 93 run ki bemisaal tufani pari khel di \ud83d\udca5\ud83c\udfcf
Captain vs Captain me Patidar ne pura game hi palat diya \u2764\ufe0f\ud83d\udc51 pic.twitter.com\/HeeLnYaEgE<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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Rajat Patidar Opens Up on RCB\u2019s Approach for IPL 2026 Qualifier 1<\/span><\/h3>\n
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