All records shattered by RCB in Qualifier 1 [Source: AP]The RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 was supposed to be a cracker of a contest, but the RCB batting showcased a gulf of difference between the two units as the defending champions made a mockery of the GT bowling attack and posted a mammoth total to push the Titans on the back-foot.The Titans started off with an early wicket, but that was GT’s last laugh in the game as Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Krunal Pandya turned things around and helped RCB side create history in the Qualifier 1 of the IPL 2026.Patidar leads the charge as RCB post 254Put into bat by Shubman Gill, RCB opener Venkatesh Iyer posted a quickfire 19 off 7 before Kagiso Rabada took his prized wicket. Once the wicket fell, Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal led the charge as they took on the GT bowlers, and never allowed them to settle in.Kohli scored 43 off 25 and created a world record as RCB looked all set to post a big total. This is when Jason Holder struck with wickets of Kohli, and Padikkal in quick succession.Rajat Patidar, the RCB captain came in at number 4, and at one stage, he struggled at 15 off 11 before the batter unleashed himself. He took down every GT bowlers, and smacked a commanding 93* off 33 balls, with a strike rate of 281 as the defending champions posted 254/5.List of all records broken by RCB Vs GT in Qualifier 1With this innings, the RCB side created several records, and here is a list of them all:Highest Innings Totals in IPL Playoffs254/5 by RCB vs GT, Dharamsala, 2026 (Qualifier 1), Tonight*233/3 by GT vs MI, Ahmedabad, 2023 (Qualifier 2) 228/5 by MI vs GT, Mullanpur, 2025 (Eliminator)226/6 by PBKS vs CSK, Mumbai (Wankhede), 2014 (Qualifier 2)222/5 by CSK vs DC, Chennai, 2012 (Qualifier 2)Also Read: Krunal Pandya's 'Aata Majhi Satakli' Gesture Makes Virat Kohli In SplitsMost 200+ Totals in an IPL Season9 - SRH in 20269 - PBKS in 20269* - RCB in 2026*8 - GT in 20258 - PBKS in 2025Highest Innings Totals for RCB in IPL263/5 vs PWI, Bengaluru, 2013262/7 vs SRH, Bengaluru, 2024254/5 vs GT, Dharamsala, 2026, Tonight*250/3 vs CSK, Bengaluru, 2026248/3 vs Gujarat Lions, Bengaluru, 2016Highest Partnerships for 4th or Lower Wickets in IPL Playoffs/Knockouts106* - David Miller & Hardik Pandya (GT) vs RR, Kolkata, 2022 (4th wicket) (Qualifier 1)96 - Shreyas Iyer & Rishabh Pant (DC) vs MI, Dubai, 2020 (4th wicket) (Final)95 - Rajat Patidar & Krunal Pandya (RCB) vs GT, Dharamsala, 2026 (4th Wicket) (Qualifier 1), Tonight*92* - Dinesh Karthik & Rajat Patidar (RCB) vs LSG, Kolkata, 2022 (5th wicket) (Eliminator)Most 6s by a team in an IPL Playoff Match17 - MI vs GT, Mullanpur, 2025 (Eliminator)14 - LSG vs RCB, Kolkata, 2022 (Elimator)14 - PBKS vs RCB, Ahmedabad, 2025 (Final)14 - RCB vs GT, Dharamsala (Qualifier 1), Tonight*Also Read: RCB Captain Rajat Patidar Leads By Example In Playoffs To Break Marathon IPL RecordsRCB's mantra to win Qualifier 1 vs GTGT has never chased down a total in excess of 250, and Shubman Gill's team has their task cut out. For the Titans to reach the IPL finals, the top three (Gill, Sudharsan, Buttler), not only have to score runs but also have to score them at a rapid rate.The GT opening trio has scored most of the team runs in IPL 2026, and for RCB to win the game, their bowlers need to dismiss Gill, Sudharsan, and Buttler quickly to put the middle-order under pressure.Follow GT Vs RCB live updates for GT's run chase in Qualifier 1
