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IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 Date, Teams, and Venue: Both teams have been confirmed for Qualifier 1. Know when will first playoff match will be held
IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 Date, Teams, Venue: Teams that reach Qualifier 1 will have two chances to reach the final, while the losing team's journey remains unchanged. Find out when, where, and which teams will play in this match.
The 19th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) is moving towards its playoff round. Royal Challengers Bangalore, Gujarat Titans, and Sunrisers Hyderabad have all secured their playoff spots. Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Delhi Capitals are now hoping for the fourth spot. The two teams playing in Qualifier 1 have been confirmed. Find out when, where, and between which teams these matches will be played.
In Friday's match, Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by 55 runs. This match made it clear which teams would play in Qualifier 1. After the league stage concludes, the top four teams advance to the playoff round, eliminating the remaining six. Qualifier 1 involves the teams ranked first and second in the standings. The third and fourth-place teams play in the Eliminator. Qualifier 2 is played between the team that loses Qualifier 1 and the team that wins the Eliminator.
Which teams will play Qualifier 1?
Royal Challengers Bangalore, Gujarat Titans, and Sunrisers Hyderabad have 18 points each. Based on net run rate, RCB (+0.783) finished first, followed by GT (+0.695). SRH (+0.524) finished third.
Qualifier 1 in IPL 2026 will be between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Titans.
On which date will Qualifier-1 be held?
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Titans Qualifier 1 will be played on Tuesday, May 26 at 7:30 PM IST. The toss will take place at 7 PM IST.
Where will Qualifier 1 be held?
RCB vs GT Qualifier 1 will be played at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala.
The team that wins Qualifier 1 between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Titans will become the first finalist of IPL 2026. The losing team will not be eliminated; they will get another chance to reach the final in Qualifier 2. Before that, there will be an Eliminator match, in which the winning team will advance to Qualifier 2, while the losing team will be eliminated.
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