'He is under observation': RCB sweating on Phil Salt call ahead of IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 vs GT
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar confirmed that opener Phil Salt is fit but remains under observation ahead of the IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 against Gujarat Titans. The team has not yet finalized its playing XI, as they will assess the wicket conditions before making a decision. RCB finished at the top of the points table and aims to secure a direct spot in the final with a win in this match.
- ▪Phil Salt missed the latter part of the league stage due to injury but is now fit.
- ▪RCB topped the points table with 18 points from 14 matches, edging GT on net run rate.
- ▪The winner of Qualifier 1 will advance directly to the IPL final.
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