Dharamshala weather forecast for RCB vs GT: Chances of rain, average temperatures for IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 at HPCA Stadium
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2026 on Tuesday at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala.
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Defending champions RCB and Virat Kohli will be aiming to build on their momentum and reach their second consecutive IPL final.
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GT, on the other hand, will be hoping to reach the IPL final for the third time in their history and first time since IPL 2023 season.
Here, The Sporting News takes a look at the latest weather forecast for matchday, the likelihood of rain affecting the match, and what happens if the match does not proceed as planned.
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Dharmashala weather forecast RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 match
There are chances of rain in Dharamshala on Tuesday during the daytime; however, as evening approaches, the chances of rainfall completely disappear.
There is approximately a 54% chance of rain an hour before the game but by 7:00 p.m. IST, there is no chance of rain interrupting the game.
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Let's take a look at the hourly temperatures and the probability of rainfall in Dharamshal on Tuesday.
- 6:00 PM: 25°C (54% chance of rain)
- 7:00 PM: 24°C (0% chance of rain)
- 8:00 PM: 22°C (0% chance of rain)
- 9:00 PM: 22°C (0% chance of rain)
- 10:00 PM: 21°C (0% chance of rain)
- 11:00 PM: 21°C (0% chance of rain)
Chances of rain interrupting play in Dharamshala:
As per forecasts, there is low possibility of rain interrupting play in Dharamshala on Tuesday evening.
What happens if the RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 is stopped by rain?
If rain affects the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 in Dharamshala, it might be delayed or shortened.
The Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method will be used to determine the target for a shortened match. In the worst-case scenario, the officials might even conduct a Super Over to determine the result of the game.
In case of a washed-out match, there are no reserve days for IPL 2026 Qualifiers and Eliminator and the winner of the games will be determined by the teams' league position. For today's game, if the match gets completely washed out, RCB will be declared winners as they finished at the top of the league table.
MORE: IPL 2026 HPCA Stadium pitch report
What time does RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 start?
The IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans will be played at HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh.
The match will start at 7:30 p.m. IST on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
How to watch RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 in India?
Here's how to watch the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 in India:
- TV channel: Star Sports Network channels
- Live stream: JioHotstar app and website
IPL 2026 matches are available for live TV broadcast across Star Sports Network channels in India. Fans can also watch the live stream on the JioHotstar app and website.
RCB vs GT: Betting odds
RCB are the favourites to win this IPL 2026 match at 1.76 on Dafa, while the odds for GT to win are 2.08.
* Odds are correct at time of publish but subject to change.
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