Why will the winner of IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 have greater advantage, which was not present previously?

Royal Challengers Bengaluru are all set to lock horns in Qualifier 1 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala as a place in the final beckons. RCB, the defending champions, are being considered to have an edge over the 2022 winners, GT, who have rejuvenated their campaign after an average first half.