The picturesque HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala witnessed cricket carnage on Tuesday. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) horns locked with Gujarat Titans (GT) In classification 1 IPL 2026. In a high-stakes encounter, RCB produced a masterclass in aggressive batting and disciplined bowling to secure their place in the grand final. Driven by a sensational captain’s knock and ruthless bowling display, Bengaluru completely outclassed the Titans and left their fans in awe of a dominant 92-run victory.
Rajat Patidar lights up the scene with a sensational knock against GT
Opting to bat first on the Dharamsala surface, RCB lost Venkatesh Iyer Early for 19. However, the foundation blocks were continuously laid by 25 balls of 43. Virat Kohli and fast 30 Devdutt Padikkal. Skipper when both depart RCB at 94/3 Rajat Patidar took center stage and turned the match on its head.
Patidar played a century of innings, unleashing a relentless attack on the Gujarat bowling line-up. The RCB skipper brought up his half-century off just 21 deliveries and finished with a stunning unbeaten 93 runs off just 33 balls. Batting at an astronomical rate of 281.81, Patidar hit 5 fours and 9 powerful sixes.
He found a capable ally in him Krunal PandyaContributing to a valuable 43 off 28 balls. The duo put together a crucial partnership that completely shut down the GT spinners and pacers. Late cameras, including 5-ball 15 Jitesh SharmaRoyal Challengers Bengaluru posted a mammoth total of 254/5 in their allotted 20 overs. For Gujarat, Jason Holder He was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 2/39 Kagiso Rabada took two scalps but bled 54 runs in his 4 overs.
RCB storm into IPL 2026 Final after thrashing GT in Qualifier 1
Chasing a daunting target of 255 runs, Gujarat Titans needed a flying start but instead suffered a disastrous top-order collapse during the Powerplay. New Zealand quickly Jacob Duffy first broke and eliminated Sai Sudharsan (14) through hit-wicket. Bhuvneshwar Kumar then GT made a big hit by clearing the skipper Shubman Gill for just 2 runs.
As a collapse, it turned into a procession Josh Hazlewood rejected the dangerous If Buttler 29 for and Hello Rasikh removed Nishant Sindhu (5) and Holder (0) in the same way. Devastated from their home base, the Titans were left at a miserable 51/5 at the end of the mandatory Powerplay.
Rahul Tewatia He smashed a 43-ball 68 runs studded with 8 fours and 4 sixes in a heroic, lone battle for the Titans. He put up a nervous 50-run partnership for the ninth wicket Muhammad Siraj delaying the inevitable. However, the target was simply too far away.
Duffy finished as the chief destroyer with exceptional figures of 3/39, well supported by Bhuvneshwar (2/28). Hello Rasikh (2/24). Pandya curled the tail, taking 2/16 as Gujarat Titans were bundled out for 162 in 19.3 overs. With this clinical 92-run win, RCB officially sealed their IPL 2026 Finals appearance and definitely received rave reviews from the global fan base.
Also READ: Fans roar as Rajat Patidar leads RCB to a record-breaking total against GT in IPL 2026 Qualifier 1.
Here’s how the fans reacted:
What a brilliant show in Dharamshala! 🔥 RCB’s deadly bowling unit completely dismantled GT by 92 runs in Qualifier 1 and officially sealed our glorious spot in the IPL 2026 Final! Next stop: the trophy. Let’s go, Challengers! 🔴💪👑#RCBvsGT #IPL2026 #PlayBold #RCB… pic.twitter.com/OL0U0ecRxP
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) May 26, 2026
Rajat Patidar today
Hit 🔥
Captain 🔥
Fielding 🔥
Calm down 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥— Krishna Goutham (@nkgoutham) May 26, 2026
🚨 Rajat Patidar has single-handedly turned the chokers franchise into a dominant champion side.
He literally won the trophy for RCB in his first year as captain and now he has once again helped RCB reach the final with his monster batting and excellent captaincy.
— TEJASH 🚩 (@LoyleRohitFan) May 26, 2026
Captain Dhurandhar Rajat Patidar is playing in my club ❤️🥹
It is flexible.
To privileges.
And honor pic.twitter.com/azkJfIR0B1— ᴛᴇᴀᴏʟᴏɢʏ ☕ (@jaan_tea) May 26, 2026
Life as an RCB fan since Rajat Patidar joined this club pic.twitter.com/S9xNB8Frze
— Bhavesh 30 (@bhaveshb2005) May 26, 2026
16 runs off 11 balls
21 ball 50 and
33 balls 93
Brutal hits
RAJAT MANOHAR PATIDAR 💥❤️🔥 pic.twitter.com/MqS1PsBme2— PEDDI._.REDDY (@Virat_Charan26) May 26, 2026
RCB showed how much of a champion side they are with this kind of performance in the playoffs. This shot by Rajat Patidar could be the shot of the tournament. He’s a terrific player when he gets going.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 26, 2026
Playoffs-King Rajat Patidar in IPL Playoffs:
– 93*(33) compared to GT Q1 2026.
6 shots | 338 runs | Avg. 112.66 | SR 193.14 pic.twitter.com/5aUMBBNNSm
— journalist satendrayadav (@satendrasahayo2) May 26, 2026
Andy Flower is this tweet.
He won trophies everywhere he worked.
In IPL – 2 playoffs with LSG and after that LSG never even came close to the playoffs.
RCB – playoffs, cup and finals so far this year. How important it is to have a trainer who knows how to bring…— Prasanna (@prasannalara) May 26, 2026
RCB IS IN IPL 2026 FINALS. 🏆
– 2025 IPL champions go for back-to-back titles! pic.twitter.com/9uM4jtZr4f
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 26, 2026
Dominant in every department! What a way to book your place in the final! Another victory ahead… 🏆♥️ #RCB pic.twitter.com/obkyiC8OfK
— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) May 26, 2026
RCB are not the defending champions; they are ‘attack champions’ #IPL2026
— Dodda Ganesh Dodda Ganesh (@doddaganesha) May 26, 2026
Learn to deal with bullying because it started in 2008 and will continue until one day later ✍🏻 pic.twitter.com/LuzqpOAWmf
— ` (@OxygenKohlii18) May 26, 2026
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