IPL 2026: Qualifiers 1 match Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)Vs Gujarat Titans(GT)
The BCCI has officially announced that IPL season 2026 will begin on 28th March. The 74 league-stage matches for the 19th season of the Indian Premier League are slated to take place across 61 days at 12 locations.
IPL 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) entered the 2026 IPL season with a historic shift in identity, competing as the defending champions after winning their maiden title in 2025. Currently, they are one of the most dominant sides in the league, characterized by a stabilized leadership and an elite Indian core.
Team Overview (IPL 2026)
- Captain: Rajat Patidar (promoted to lead after the 2025 title win)
- Head Coach: Andy Flower
- Home Ground: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
IPL 2026: Chennai Super Kings
Chennai Super Kings are in a significant transition phase during the 2026 IPL season. Under the captaincy of Ruturaj Gaikwad, the five-time champions are currently battling inconsistency as they strive to secure a playoff spot and move into the “post-Dhoni” era.
Team Overview (IPL 2026)
- Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Head Coach: Stephen Fleming
- Home Ground: M. A. Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk), Chennai
- Owners: Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited
| Date and day | Venue | Time |
| 26 May, Tuesday | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala | Local time : 7.30 p.m. Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) : 1.00 P.M. Eastern Time (ET): 8.00 P.M. Indian Standard Time (IST): 7.30 P.M. |
About Venue: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala
Location: Gaggal Airport (DHM) (also known as Kangra Airport) to Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala is around 30 min and covers a distance of around 15 kms
Capactiy: 23,000
Royal Challengers Bengaluru route to the Qualifiers 1
| Opponent | Result |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | Won by 6 wickets |
| Chennai Super Kings | Won by 43 runs |
| Rajasthan Royals | Loss by 6 wkts |
| Mumbai Indians | Won by 18 runs |
| Lucknow Super Giants | Won by 5 wickets |
| Delhi Capitals | Loss by 6 wickets |
| Gujarat Titans | Won by 5 wickets |
| Delhi Capitals | Won by 9 wickets |
| Gujarat Titans | Loss by 4 wickets |
| Lucknow Super | Loss by 9 runs |
| Mumbai Indians | Won by 2 wickets |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | Won by 6 wickets |
| Punjab Kings | Won by 23 runs |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | Loss by 23 runs |
Gujarat Titans route to the Qualifiers 1
| Opponent | Result |
| Punjab Kings | loss by 3 wickets |
| Rajasthan Royals | Loss by 6 wickets |
| Delhi Capitals | Won by 1 run |
| Lucknow Super Giants | Won by 7 wickets |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | Won by 5 wickets |
| Mumbai Indians | Loss by 99 runs |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Loss by 5 wickets |
| Chennai Super Kings | Won by 8 wickets |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Won by 4 wickets |
| Punjab Kings | Won by 4 wickets |
| Rajasthan Royals | Won by 77 runs |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | Won by 82 runs |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | Loss by 29 runs |
| Chennai Super Kings | Won by 89 runs |
RCB vs GT Head to Head Records & Stats
| RCB | GT | |
| 05 | Matches Played | 35 |
| 03 | Won | 02 |
| 02 | Loss | 03 |
| 00 | No Result | 00 |
| 206 | Highest Score | 200 |
| 152 | Lowest Score | 147 |
Performance in last 1 Year
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | Win% |
| RCB | 18 | 12 | 06 | 66.67 |
| GT | 16 | 09 | 07 | 56.25 |
Top Performers in last 1 Year
| Team | Batsman | Bowler |
| RCB | Virat Kohli (709) | Bhuvneshwar Kumar (29) |
| GT | B Sai Sudharsan (759) | Kagiso Rabada (27) |
RCB 2026 Full Squad:
Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar(c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Yash Dayal, Devdutt Padikkal, Rasikh Dar Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh, Abhinandan Singh, Swastik Chikara, Mohit Rathee, Nuwan Thushara, Romario Shepherd, Lungi Ngidi
GT 2026 Full Squad:
B Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (Captain), Jos Buttler (wk), Shahrukh Khan, Sherfane Rutherford, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Mohammad Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma, Washington Sundar, Dasun Shanaka, Anuj Rawat, Mahipal Lomror, Arshad Khan, Jayant Yadav, Nishant Sindhu, Kulwant Khejroliya, Gerald Coetzee, Manav Suthar, Kumar Kushagra, Gurnoor Brar, Karim Janat.
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FAQ:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2026 Where To Watch For Free?
If you’re looking to watch IPL 2026 matches live stream for free then you’re out of luck. Every broadcast channel/streaming service will require you to purchase a subscription.
If you are a Jio subscriber then you might be able to bundle your subscription with certain Jio prepaid plans. Certain prepaid plans offer JioHotstar subscription bundled. Check which prepaid bundles are offered by Jio.
Unofficial sources which stream IPL 2026 matches include illegal streaming websites. Not only is it illegal to watch streams from these websites but the video quality is low. Please do not use these sites.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders IPL Streaming in India
JioStar is the official streaming partner for IPL 2026 matches being held in India. Jio merged both JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar to come up with a new platform called JioHotstar in early 2026. IPL 2026 streaming in India will now take place on JioHotstar. JioHotstar has over 750 million subscribers throughout India. JioHotstar provides streams in Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Bengali.
Subscription Details
JioHotstar requires a paid subscription for IPL 2026. Free streaming from previous seasons is no longer available. As of late March 2026, the updated plans are as follows:
| Plan Type | Price | Duration | Device Access | Features |
| Mobile | ₹79 | 1 Month | Mobile only | Standard definition |
| Super | ₹149 | 1 Month | Mobile & Tablet | Multi-device (Mobile/Tablet) |
| Premium | ₹299 | 1 Month | All devices (Mobile, Tablet, Smart TV) | 4K Streaming, Dolby Vision |
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders IPL TV Channels to Watch Live in India
Star Sports Network will telecast all the IPL matches on their channels:
English commentators will telecast on Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1 HD.
Hindi commentators will telecast on Star Sports 1 Hindi and Star Sports 1 Hindi HD.
Star Sports also telecasts cricket matches in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Bengali on their respective language channels.
Star Sports channels are a part of the sports package of all major DTH providers. Tata Play, Airtel Digital TV, Dish TV and other cable companies offer Star Sports. The channel numbers and pricing of packages differ from provider to provider
Live Telecast Streaming Available to Watch IPL 2026 Worldwide?
Based on your location, here is where you can watch IPL 2026 Live:
TV Channel
| Location | Broadcaster |
| India | Star Sports Network |
| United Kingdom & Ireland | Sky Sports |
| United States | Willow TV |
| Australia | Fox Sports |
| Middle East & North Africa | CricLife/ beIN Sports |
| South Africa & Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ |
| Caribbean | Flow Sports (Flow Sports 2) |
| Canada | Willow TV |
| Bangladesh | Gazi TV |
| Afghanistan | Ariana Television Network |
| Nepal | Star Sports, Yupp TV |
| Sri Lanka | Star Sports, Yupp TV |
| Maldives | Star Sports, Yupp TV |
| Singapore | StarHub |
| Guyana | ENet |
| Rest of the world | YuppTV (select regions) |
Live streaming platforms Available to Watch IPL 2026 worldwide/
| Location | Live streaming |
| India | JioStar (JioHotstar app) |
| United Kingdom & Ireland | Sky Go, NOW TV |
| United States | Willow TV App, Sling TV, Fubo |
| Australia | Kayo Sports |
| Middle East & North Africa | StarzPlay |
| South Africa & Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport App, DStv |
| New Zealand | Sky Go NZ |
| Caribbean | Flow Sports app |
| Canada | Willow TV App, Sling TV, Fubo |
| Rest of the world | YuppTV (select regions) |
Live stream IPL 2026 on Mobile
Most platforms have an official mobile app that you can download to live stream matches on your phone. You can use the below apps based on your location:
India: JioHotstar App
USA, Canada: Willow TV App
UK, Ireland: Sky Sports App
Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport App
Australia: Kayo Sports App
Global (70+ countries): YuppTV App
Some streaming platforms have lower-cost mobile-only subscriptions. Look for a data-efficient mode or low video quality settings on the app if you have limited data.
VPN Tips for Watching IPL 2026 Stream
Many international travelers use a VPN to access streaming services from their home country. If you currently have an active subscription to a streaming platform in your home country, you can use a VPN to virtually connect to servers in your home country.
Please note that some streaming services may block VPN users from accessing their service. Make sure to review the streaming service’s terms of service and follow all digital laws in your region. Streaming with a VPN may be illegal in some countries.
Listen to Live Commentary IPL 2026 Match
For Live commentary, you have a few options. Listen to All India Radio (AIR) for local coverage in India. If you are in another cricket-loving country, the local radio may play commentary of the match.
