Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans Indian Premier League Match Prediction

RCB

54%

Chance of Winning

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With the league stages coming to an end, the playoffs of the Tata IPL 2026 are all set to begin. Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be going against Gujarat Titans on 26 May at 7:30 PM IST at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala. Royal Challengers Bengaluru are heading to this game after losing their previous one against Sunrisers Hyderabad by 55 runs. On the other hand, Gujarat Titans are heading to this game after winning their previous one against Chennai Super Kings by 89 runs. Which one team among these two will become the first to make it to the IPL 2026 finals?

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Facts:

  • Royal Challengers Bengaluru have defeated Gujarat Titans three times in their last five head-to-head matches.
  • Virat Kohli has scored 79 runs off 51 balls against Kagiso Rabada, while Rabada has dismissed him four times.
  • Shubman Gill has scored 80 runs off 75 balls against Bhuvneshwar Kumar, while Bhuvi has dismissed him 5 times.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans Chances of Winning 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will enter the first Qualifier with a higher chance of winning. Their record against Gujarat Titans has been strong lately which could help them for another win. Their lineup also has star players such as Virat Kohli, who has scored 557 runs in 14 innings at an average of 50.63, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who holds 24 wickets in 14 innings at an average of 18.50. On the other hand, Gujarat Titans shall not be underestimated. They also have an experienced lineup which could help them to turn the tables. Their lineup has players like Sai Sudharsan, who has scored 638 runs in 14 innings at an average of 49.07, and Kagiso Rabada, who holds 24 wickets in 14 innings at an average of 20.54. 

  • Royal Challengers Bengaluru Chances of Winning: 54%
  • Gujarat Titans Chances of Winning: 46%

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans Prediction & Betting Tips 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru have shown why they are the defending champions. The team managed to top the table with 9 wins and 5 losses in 14 games. For the qualifier match against Gujarat Titans, RCB will enter as the favourites to win. Their record against Gujarat has been strong in recent games. They also have batters such as Devdutt Padikkal, 433 runs in 13 innings at an average of 36.08, and Rajat Patidar, who has scored 393 runs in 12 innings at an average of 35.72. Rasikh Salam has been a crucial wicket taking asset for the team, as he holds 14 wickets in 10 innings at an average of 25.28.

On the other hand, Gujarat Titans made one of the most impressive comebacks in the IPL history. The team finished just behind RCB in the points table with 9 wins and 5 losses in 14 matches, their only difference being the NRR. Now the team will look to challenge RCB once again to mark their spot in the finals. They have batters like Shubman Gill, who has scored 616 runs in 13 innings at an average of 47.38, and Jos Buttler, who has scored 469 runs in 14 innings at an average of 39.08. Mohammed Siraj has taken 17 wickets in 14 innings at an average of 25.76.

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans Match Toss Prediction 

The Qualifier 1 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans will be played at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala, offering a neutral venue for both teams. In total, this venue has hosted 12 T20Is, out of which 7 were won by the team bowling first and 4 were won by the team batting first. The 1st innings average score at this venue stands at 135, and it falls to 127 in the second innings. Thus, the team which wins the toss in the first Qualifier is likely to bowl first. 

Weather Report 

The Qualifier 1 game between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans could be affected due to the weather conditions, as there is a 30% chance of rain.

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38% Humidity
14° - 22° C Temperature
11 kmph Wind Speed
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38% Humidity
14° - 22° C Temperature
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans Player List 

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First TeamSecond Team
Bethell Jacob

all rounder

Banton Tom

batsman

Chouhan Kanishk

no information yet

Cox Jordan

wicket keeper

Buttler Jos

wicket keeper

David Tim

batsman

Holder Jason

all rounder

Deswal Satvik

no information yet

Iyer Venkatesh

all rounder

Kushagra Kumar

wicket keeper

Phillips Glenn

all rounder

Pandya Krunal

all rounder

Rawat Anuj

wicket keeper

Salt Phil

wicket keeper

Sindhu Nishant

all rounder

Sharma Jitesh

wicket keeper

Shepherd Romario

all rounder

Singh Abhinandan

no information yet

Singh Swapnil

all rounder

Tewatia Rahul

all rounder

Wood Luke

bowler

Yadav Mangesh

all rounder

Team Form 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Team Form 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru just had an end to its winning momentum. Now, RCB has secured three consecutive wins and two losses in its last five games, as they aim for another win to march into the finals. They have players like Tim David, who has scored 277 runs in 13 innings at an average of 39.57, and Josh Hazlewood, who has taken 12 wickets in 11 innings at an average of 34.83. 

Gujarat Titans Team Form 

Gujarat Titans have regained their winning momentum which helped them with a spot in Qualifier 1. With four wins and just one loss in its last five games, the team will aim to continue their winning momentum. They have stars such as Rashid Khan, who holds 19 wickets in 14 innings at an average of 21.94, and Washington Sundar, who has scored 303 runs in 13 innings at an average of 37.87. 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans

T20

HPCA Stadium, Bangalore

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans Top Batters 

Virat Kohli will be a vital asset to the batting lineup of Royal Challengers Bengaluru. He has been able to score 378 runs in his last 10 matches at an average of 47.25. 

For Gujarat Titans, Sai Sudharsan has shown his class throughout the tournament. He has been able to score 525 runs in his last 10 games at an average of 58.33. 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans Top Bowlers 

Bhuvneshwar Kumar is once again back at his prime for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Over his last 10 games he has managed to take 20 wickets at an economy of 7.62. 

Kagiso Rabada has been the game changer for Gujarat Titans in this season. He has also managed to take 20 wickets in his last 10 games at an economy of 8.56.

Expert Prediction & Best Odds

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Our Pick to Win:Royal Challengers Bengaluru will win.Royal Challengers Bengaluru have been strong against Gujarat Titans in recent games.
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