IPL 2026 Qualifier 1: When, Where, and Between Whom Will Match Be Played?

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IPL 2026 Qualifier 1: All through the IPL 2026, there is one question that has been running through everyone’s mind daily, Which teams are going to play in Qualifier 1, and which teams will be playing today? The IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 match will be played between Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bangalore

Which Teams Are Playing in IPL 2026 Qualifier 1?

In IPL 2026, the Qualifier 1 match will be played between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Gujarat Titans (GT). Both teams have secured the first and second spots on the points table this season, each finishing with 18 points.

The team combinations appear quite formidable this season; consequently, a fierce contest is expected in this match. In particular, we could once again witness a high-scoring encounter at Dharamshala.

Complete Details for the IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 Match

Match: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Titans, IPL 2026

Date: May 26, 2026 (Tuesday)

Time: 7:30 PM (Indian Standard Time)

Venue: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Ground, Dharamshala

RCB vs GT: Full Squads for Both Teams in Qualifier 1

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

RCB Squad: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar, Jitesh Sharma, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Abhinandan Singh, Jacob Duffy, Suyash Sharma, Devdutt Padikkal, Jacob Bethell, Rasikh Salam Dar, Kanishk Chauhan, Venkatesh Iyer, Josh Hazlewood, Mangesh Yadav, Vihan Malhotra, Vicky Ostwal, Jordan Cox, Swapnil Singh, Satvik Deswal, Shivam Mavi, Zeeshan Ansari, Kamindu Mendis, Brydon Carse, Prafull Hinge, Kriansh Fulletra, Amit Kumar, Omkar Tarmale.

Where and How to Watch the IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 Match Live?

The Qualifier 1 match will be streamed live via the Jio Hotstar app, with different language options including English, Hindi, and many regional variants like Bhojpuri, Haryanvi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada.

You can also tune into the online broadcast of the Qualifier 1 match featuring Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Titans via any of the Star Sports Network channels in Hindi, English, or one of several other Regional languages.

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