IPL 2026 RCB vs GT Live Streaming: How to watch Bengaluru vs Gujarat Qualifier 1 clash live in US, Canada and UK Preview, Start Time, Venue, Squads and More

IPL 2026 RCB vs GT Today Match Live: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2026 on Tuesday in Dharamsala, with a direct berth in the final on the line. Both teams finished the league stage with 18 points from 14 matches, but RCB secured the top spot because of a better net run rate. The two sides have been among the standout performers this season, though their journeys to the playoffs have been built on different strengths.

Bengaluru thrived on explosive batting combined with a bowling attack that finally delivered consistency throughout the campaign. Under captain Rajat Patidar, RCB regularly posted massive totals and showed impressive composure in pressure situations. Much of their success has revolved around the experience of Virat Kohli at the top of the order, while the pace combination of Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar has provided breakthroughs with the new ball. RCB also enter the contest with confidence after a recent victory in Dharamsala against Punjab Kings.



Gujarat Titans, meanwhile, have built their playoff push around one of the most disciplined bowling attacks in the tournament. Captain Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler have delivered consistently with the bat, ensuring the side rarely lost control during chases or while setting totals. GT’s bowling unit has been particularly dominant in the latter half of the season. Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada and Prasidh Krishna have formed a dangerous pace trio, while Rashid Khan and R Sai Kishore have controlled the middle overs effectively.

The clash could be decided by a few crucial individual battles. Kohli facing Rabada with the new ball promises to be a key contest, while Phil Salt’s aggressive approach against Siraj may influence the powerplay. On the other side, Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar will look to trouble Gill and Sudharsan early under the lights.

With RCB’s powerful batting lineup going head-to-head against GT’s relentless bowling attack, Qualifier 1 promises to be one of the biggest matches of the IPL season.

HOW TO WATCH RCB VS GT LIVE, QUALIFIER 1 IN US AND CANADA

• Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans, Qualifier 1
• Date: May 26, Tuesday
• Venue: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala
• Channel/Streaming: Willow TV App/Fubo/Sling TV
• Start Time: 10 AM ET

HOW TO WATCH RCB VS GT, QUALIFIER 1 LIVE IN UK

• Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans, Qualifier 1
• Date: May 26, Tuesday
• Venue: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala
• Channel/Streaming: Sky Sports
• Start Time: 3 PM BST

SQUADS:

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Venkatesh Iyer, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (w), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam Dar, Philip Salt, Abhinandan Singh, Swapnil Singh, Jordan Cox, Kanishk Chouhan, Jacob Duffy, Richard Gleeson, Vicky Ostwal, Vihaan Malhotra, Mangesh Yadav, Satvik Deswal

Gujarat Titans: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (w), Washington Sundar, Nishant Sindhu, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Arshad Khan, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Anuj Rawat, Glenn Phillips, Rahul Tewatia, Kulwant Khejroliya, Kumar Kushagra, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Shahrukh Khan, Ishant Sharma, Luke Wood, Ashok Sharma, Connor Esterhuizen, Gurnoor Brar, Manav Suthar, Jayant Yadav