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 confirmed their places in the playoffs. Now the hopes of Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals, Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals are alive for the fourth spot. It has been confirmed which two teams will play in Qualifier-1. Know when, where and between which teams this match will be played.

In the match held on Friday, Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by 55 runs. After this match it became clear between which teams Qualifier-1 will be played. Let us tell you that after the end of the league stage, the top 4 teams enter the playoff round and the journey of the other 6 teams ends. In Qualifier-1, those teams play which are first and second in the table. There is an eliminator between the third and fourth placed teams. Qualifier-2 takes place between the team that loses Qualifier-1 and the team that wins the eliminator match.

Qualifier-1 will be held between which teams?

Royal Challengers Bangalore, Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad have 18 points each. On the basis of net run rate, RCB (+0.783) stood first and GT (+0.695) stood second. SRH (+0.524) finished third.

Qualifier-1 in IPL 2026 will be between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Titans.

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On which date will Qualifier-1 take place?

Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Titans Qualifier-1 will take place on Tuesday, May 26 at 7:30 PM IST. The toss will take place at 7 o’clock.

Where will Qualifier-1 be held?

RCB vs GT Qualifier-1 will be played at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala.

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The team that wins Qualifier-1, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Titans, will become the first finalist team of IPL 2026. The losing team will not be out, they will get another chance to reach the final in Qualifier-2. Before this, there will be an eliminator match, in which the winning team will advance to Qualifier-2 and the losing team will be eliminated.