{"id":12241,"date":"2026-05-25T15:13:30","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T15:13:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/qualifier-1-preview-rajat-patidar-on-rcbs-path-to-ipl-2026-final-in-ahmedabad"},"modified":"2026-05-25T15:13:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T15:13:30","slug":"qualifier-1-preview-rajat-patidar-on-rcbs-path-to-ipl-2026-final-in-ahmedabad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/qualifier-1-preview-rajat-patidar-on-rcbs-path-to-ipl-2026-final-in-ahmedabad","title":{"rendered":"Qualifier 1 Preview: Rajat Patidar on RCB\u2019s Path to IPL 2026 Final in Ahmedabad"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The team that emerges from Qualifier 1\u2014whether it is defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru or Gujarat Titans\u2014will secure a direct ticket to the IPL 2026 final. The title match is set to be staged at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Ahead of Qualifier 1, RCB captain Rajat Patidar fielded questions during the pre-match press conference about whether the defending champions could miss out on playing the final at their familiar home venue, the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, should they reach the summit clash.<\/p>\n<h2>Why the final is in Ahmedabad<\/h2>\n<p>Patidar explained that the decision on the venue is outside the team\u2019s control. He noted that the BCCI had moved the IPL 2026 final to Ahmedabad for operational reasons, and said RCB are simply focused on reaching the final match itself.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The IPL 2026 final is scheduled for the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.<\/li>\n<li>The BCCI shifted the final to Ahmedabad citing operational reasons.<\/li>\n<li>Patidar said it is not in his hands to determine where the final is played.<\/li>\n<li>He added that because it is a historic venue, the final will be held wherever the governing body decides.<\/li>\n<li>Patidar reiterated the squad\u2019s priority is to qualify for the final.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Qualifier 1: RCB vs Gujarat Titans in Dharamsala<\/h2>\n<p>RCB will carry the mindset of defending champions into Qualifier 1 when they face Gujarat Titans at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on Tuesday. The winner of this match will move straight into the final in Ahmedabad on Sunday, while the team that loses will not be eliminated immediately and will instead get a second opportunity through Qualifier 2.<\/p>\n<p>In the next stage after Qualifier 1, the loser of that game will take on the winner of the Eliminator between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Qualifier 1 will be played between RCB and Gujarat Titans at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on Tuesday.<\/li>\n<li>The victor will advance directly to the IPL 2026 final in Ahmedabad on Sunday.<\/li>\n<li>The defeated side will progress to Qualifier 2 for another chance.<\/li>\n<li>The loser of Qualifier 1 will meet the Eliminator winner from Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>League-stage form and Patidar\u2019s take on the modern game<\/h2>\n<p>Both RCB and Gujarat Titans finished the league phase level on 18 points from 14 matches. RCB topped the standings due to a superior net run rate, following a consistently strong campaign. Patidar also addressed how difficult it has become for bowlers to keep up in an era where 200-plus totals are increasingly common.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>RCB and Gujarat Titans both ended the league stage with 18 points from 14 matches.<\/li>\n<li>RCB finished first because of a better net run rate.<\/li>\n<li>Patidar said bowlers are finding it harder as IPL seasons trend toward totals above 200.<\/li>\n<li>He suggested that even scores in the 220\u2013250 range are no longer considered safe.<\/li>\n<li>He pointed to wicket-friendly surfaces, smaller boundaries, and dew as factors making the job tougher\u2014especially for fast bowlers.<\/li>\n<li>Patidar added that with dew and batting-friendly conditions, a minor error from a pace bowler can cost a six.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Despite the challenges, Patidar said the team will focus on doing its best regardless of the wicket or conditions. 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