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Shubman Gill’s majestic century and Sai Sudharsan’s fluent fifty powered Gujarat Titans to a seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2, securing their third IPL final in five seasons. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 96 was the lone highlight for Royals

Royal Challengers Bengaluru face Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1

Kohli and Head were involved in an on-field exchange

Royal Challengers Bengaluru finished the league stage at the top of the points table with 18 points despite a 55-run loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad. Rajat Patidar and Virat Kohli hit milestones as RCB now prepare to face Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1.

The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad is set to witness one of the biggest clashes of IPL 2026 as defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on Sunrisers Hyderabad

RCB becomes the first team to qualify in IPL 2026

RCB all-rounder Krunal Pandya shares his experience of playing with Virat Kohli and Surya Kumar Yadav

RCB head into the high-profile encounter looking to recover from back-to-back losses, with questions being raised over the team’s consistency in pressure moments.

Second-placed Royal Challengers face 10th-placed LSG on Tuesday, May 7, 2026.

The Playoffs of IPL is set to happen in Ahmedabad despite RCB emerging as champions in 2025.

Kl Rahul highlighted his own adaptation to a more aggressive role, reflected on overcoming the “Test player” label, and shared how fatherhood has brought balance and clarity to his game.

The IPL 2026 has already provided an exciting first half, and with ‘Revenge Week’ coming up on JioStar, the competition is intensifying. Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Sunrisers Hyderabad remain in the top three positions.

PUMA India brought together Royal Challengers Bengaluru and AC Milan for a unique global collaboration featuring Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Phil Salt and Christian Pulisic. The #RCBEverywhere campaign highlighted the connection between cricket and football through a cross-continental jersey and sports exchange

Krunal Pandya spoke about handling pressure and his India comeback ambitions, while Sunil Gavaskar credited Virat Kohli’s match-winning chase and Gujarat Titans’ costly dropped catch. Devdutt Padikkal’s improved batting also drew praise for strengthening RCB’s line-up.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru, led by Virat Kohli's brilliant form, will look to extend their winning run when they face an inconsistent Delhi Capitals side. Despite a few star performances, DC’s lack of consistency makes them underdogs in this contest

Eight-time Olympic medallist Usain Bolt appeared in the 2026 Royal Challengers Bengaluru jersey as part of PUMA’s #RCBEverywhere campaign. The initiative highlights global fan culture, with Bolt’s long-standing association with RCB and Virat Kohli strengthening the franchise’s global appeal.

RCB pacer Josh Hazlewood praised his team’s disciplined bowling and confident batting after their win over LSG, highlighting simple execution plans. Faf du Plessis also lauded captain Rajat Patidar’s explosive strike rate in the first 10 balls.

Saba Karim lauded Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for his explosive 78-run knock, calling it the start of a new era in Indian cricket. Sooryavanshi, only 15, impressed with his maturity and ability to take on top fast bowlers in IPL 2026

Mumbai Indians will look to fix their batting woes when they host Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Wankhede. Despite a strong start to the season, MI has struggled in recent games. RCB, with their potent batting lineup, will pose a challenge

Rajasthan Royals defeated RCB by six wickets as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s explosive 78 and Dhruv Jurel’s unbeaten 81 guided a successful chase of 202. RR dominated with the bat to register a comfortable win in IPL 2026