Both RCB and GT have had almost similar seasons as both sides finished with 18 points each, and their superior net run rate helped them finish in first and second spots respectively
The winner of the RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 match will qualify for the final on Sunday in Ahmedabad
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have played just three matches at HPCA Stadium, out of which they have won two and lost one
Kohli has amassed 557 runs in 14 matches this season with the help of four half-centuries and one century and is RCB's highest run-scorer in IPL 2026
RCB, with the help of Virat Kohli's 9th IPL ton, beat KKR to become the first team to qualify for IPL 2026 playoffs
For the first time in IPL history, the playoffs will be played on three different venues
The playoffs will start with RCB taking on GT in Qualifier 1 in Dharamsala on May 26, before SRH and RR clash in the Eliminator on May 27
According to the latest IPL 2026 standings, defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru finish their league stage at the top of the points table with 18 points from 14 matches.
Despite the loss, RCB will finish at the top of the points table courtesy of their superior net run rate and will face the Gujarat Titans (GT) in the qualifiers
With GT already securing one of the top 2 spots after their dominant win over Chennai Super Kings, the battle for the remaining Qualifier 1 berth now comes down to the SRH vs RCB clash tonight.
RCB's highest successful chase in the tournament is 230, which came against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) back in IPL 2025
JioHotstar will provide the live streaming of the IPL 2026 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bengaluru on its app and website in India.
Defending champions RCB will be looking to finish as table-toppers with a win over SRH today in Hyderabad
The veteran batter is just 58 runs away from registering his 4th consecutive IPL season with 600+ runs and moving ahead of legends like Chris Gayle, David Warner, and KL Rahul.
With RCB, SRH and GT already through to the playoffs, just one spot remains open in the top four
A 23-run win by the defending champions means that RCB could end their league points tally on 20 points, also confirming a top 2 finish this year.
Punjab have lost their 6th consecutive match this season with their playoffs berth looking risky now.
Punjab Kings have been handed their 6th defeat on the trot as their playoffs berth looks like a distant dream at the moment.
The news was confirmed by Jitesh as he came up at the toss. However, he did also confirm that the batter will likely return towards Hyderabad.
After an outstanding start to the season where they remained unbeaten through their opening seven matches, Punjab Kings have suffered a dramatic collapse in form.