RCB vs GT: IPL 2026 Qualifier Preview and Weather Update

Match Overview

On Tuesday, May 26, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will face off against Gujarat Titans (GT) in the first qualifier of IPL 2026, taking place in Dharamsala. The victorious team will secure a spot in the final, while the losing team will have another chance to qualify. RCB topped the points table with 9 victories and 18 points, while GT also achieved 9 wins, finishing with the same points. Notably, Sunrisers Hyderabad, who also had 18 points, ended up in third place due to a lower net run rate compared to RCB and GT.

As for the weather, there is a 54% likelihood of rain at 6:00 PM IST in Dharamsala, but conditions are expected to improve by 7:00 PM IST. In the event of a rainout, RCB would automatically qualify for the IPL 2026 final, as they ranked higher in the points table. Fortunately, the forecast suggests minimal chances of rain, allowing fans to anticipate a full 40-over match.

Journey to the Qualifier

RCB and GT's IPL 2026 Journeys

RCB began their season strongly, securing consecutive victories. After a setback against Rajasthan Royals, they bounced back with wins over Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants. Throughout the season, RCB faced only one instance of back-to-back losses and managed to defeat GT once during the league matches.

In contrast, GT had a rocky start, losing their first two matches. However, they quickly turned things around with three consecutive wins before facing two defeats. Midway through the season, GT found their rhythm, achieving a five-match winning streak, culminating in a significant 66-run victory against Chennai Super Kings in their final league match.