RCB vs GT Qualifier 1: Virat Kohli vs Kagiso Rabada, Shubman Gill vs Josh Hazlewood — how the Powerplay battle could decide IPL 2026 finalist
The IPL 2026 playoffs commence with Qualifier 1 featuring Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Gujarat Titans. Both teams finished the league stage with nine wins, with RCB leading due to a superior net run rate. The match highlights the clash between RCB's strong batting lineup and GT's formidable bowling attack.
- ▪Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans are the two teams competing in Qualifier 1.
- ▪RCB's Virat Kohli has scored 577 runs this season, showcasing his batting prowess.
- ▪GT's Kagiso Rabada leads the bowling attack with 24 wickets, making him a key player in the match.
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