Royal Challengers Bengaluru stormed into the IPL 2026 final with a dominant 92-run win over Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 at Dharamshala on Thursday as the defending champions look to retain their coveted crown.
RCB staff member Dinesh Kartik took to social media platform Instagram to express his delight with Krunal Pandya’s clutch showings in the holders’ run to the championship clash.
“Clutch with the bat, ball and everywhere – Our very own Clutch Pandya,” DK’s post read.
RCB piled up a formidable 254, built around a magnificent 93 from captain Rajat Patidar. Their bowlers then skittled GT for 162 in 19.3 overs, with Jacob Duffy picking up three wickets, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Krunal Pandya and Rashik Salam chipped in with two each.
Venkatesh Iyer and Virat Kohli gave RCB a blazing start, adding 21 for the opening wicket before Kagiso Rabada removed Iyer for a 7-ball 19. Devdutt Padikkal then joined Kohli, and the pair steadied the innings with a solid 71-run partnership.
