RCB vs GT live streaming: Where to watch IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 match?
JioHotstar in India will stream the IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans through its app and website
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Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru produced another commanding batting display to pile up a massive 254 for 5 against Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2026 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala. GT now need 255 runs in 20 overs to become the first team to book a place in the final.
Explosive start despite early setback
After winning the toss, Gujarat Titans opted to bowl first, hoping to exploit early conditions. However, RCB came out firing and raced to 21 runs in just 1.5 overs. Venkatesh Iyer played an attacking cameo of 19 off just seven balls before Kagiso Rabada provided the breakthrough in the second over.
Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal then took charge and launched a counter-attack. The duo stitched together a rapid stand to ensure RCB dominated the powerplay, reaching 76 for 1 after six overs.
Kohli, Padikkal fall but RCB stay on track
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Kohli looked in fluent touch during his 43 off 25 balls before Jason Holder struck to dismiss him. Two deliveries later, Holder removed Padikkal for 30 off 19 balls, briefly pulling GT back into the contest.
Despite the twin setbacks, RCB kept the scoring rate high as captain Rajat Patidar and Krunal Pandya rebuilt aggressively.
Patidar’s carnage powers RCB past 250
Patidar and Krunal added a game-changing 95-run partnership for the fourth wicket, pushing RCB beyond the 150-run mark. Krunal played a crucial hand with 43 off 28 balls before Rabada dismissed him.
Patidar, however, continued his ruthless strokeplay and brought up his fifty in just 21 balls. He kept punishing the GT bowlers and took RCB past the 200-run mark. Tim David managed only four runs before falling to Prasidh Krishna.
In the death overs, Patidar and Jitesh Sharma added another explosive 40 runs off just 12 balls. Patidar remained unbeaten on a sensational 93 off 33 balls, while Jitesh smashed 15 not out off five deliveries, helping RCB finish at a daunting 254 for 5.
RCB scorecard:
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru Inning | ||||||
| 254-5 (20 ov) CRR:12.70 | ||||||
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Venkatesh Iyer | c S Gill b K Rabada | 19 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 271.43 |
| Virat Kohli | b J Holder | 43 | 25 | 5 | 1 | 172 |
| Devdutt Padikkal | c J Buttler b J Holder | 30 | 19 | 5 | 0 | 157.89 |
| Rajat Patidar (C) | Not out | 93 | 33 | 5 | 9 | 281.82 |
| Krunal Pandya | c S Sudharsan b K Rabada | 43 | 28 | 5 | 2 | 153.57 |
| Tim David | b MP Krishna | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 80 |
| Jitesh Sharma (WK) | Not out | 15 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 300 |
| Extras | 7 (b 1, Ib 1, w 3, nb 2, p 0) | |||||
| Total | 254 (5 wkts, 20 Ov) | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | ECO |
| Mohammed Siraj | 3 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 15.33 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 4 | 0 | 54 | 2 | 0 | 13.5 |
| Jason Holder | 4 | 0 | 39 | 2 | 0 | 9.75 |
| Rashid Khan | 3 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 9.67 |
| Prasidh Krishna | 4 | 0 | 53 | 1 | 0 | 13.25 |
| Kulwant Khejroliya | 2 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 2 | 15.5 |
| IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 RCB vs GT broadcast details | |
| Country | IPL 2026 Broadcasters |
| India, Bhutan | Star Sports Network (10 channels in 6 languages (English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam & Kannada)) |
| Nepal, Sri Lanka, Maldives | Star Sports, Yupp TV |
| Pakistan | Yupp TV |
| UK & Ireland | Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event |
| USA, Canada | Willow TV |
| Bangladesh | Gazi TV |
| Australia | Kayo, Foxtel (via channel 501, Foxtel App) |
| Afghanistan | RTA TV (Radio Television Afghanistan) |
| Malaysia, Brunei | Astro |
| South Africa & Sub-Saharan territories | Supersport |
| MENA / UAE | CricLife1 is available on eLife |
| Hong Kong | PCCW |
| Singapore | StarHub |
| Caribbean | Flow Sports (Flow Sports 2) |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ |
| Papua New Guinea | EMTV |
| Arab World | BeIN Sports |
| Maldives | Yupp TV, Medianet |
How to watch RCB vs GT in IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 online: Live streaming & telecast information
When will the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans Qualifier 1 match take place in IPL 2026?
The Qualifier 1 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026 is scheduled to take place on May 26 (Tuesday).
What is the venue for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans Qualifier 1 match in IPL 2026?
The Qualifier 1 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026 will be held at Dharamsala’s Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium on May 26.
What time will the toss take place for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans Qualifier 1 match in IPL 2026 on May 26?
The toss for the Qualifier 1 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026 will take place at 7 pm IST.
When will the Qualifier 1 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026 begin on May 26?
The Qualifier 1 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026 will start at 7.30 pm IST.
Where to watch the live telecast of the IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans in India?
Star Sports Network in India will telecast the IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans.
Where to watch the live streaming of the IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans in India?
JioHotstar in India will stream the IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans on its app and website.
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First Published: May 26 2026 | 6:30 PM IST