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RCB vs GT: Kohli and Gill Clash in Qualifier 1
26 May
Summary
- Virat Kohli leads RCB's title defense campaign with stellar batting form.
- Shubman Gill is the second-highest run-scorer, aiming for GT's victory.
- Key players like Krunal Pandya and Bhuvneshwar Kumar are crucial for their teams.
The IPL 2026 playoffs commence with a high-voltage Qualifier 1 clash between defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans. Both teams concluded the league stage with 18 points, but RCB secured the top position due to a superior net run rate.
Virat Kohli has been instrumental for RCB, scoring 557 runs in 14 matches with one century and four fifties, aiming to defend the title. Shubman Gill leads the Gujarat Titans, silencing critics with 616 runs in 13 matches, making him a key player for his team.
Other crucial players include Krunal Pandya, who has contributed significantly with both bat and ball for RCB, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who leads the bowling attack with 24 wickets. Gujarat Titans will rely on Rashid Khan's spin-bowling prowess and Jason Holder's all-round contributions in the middle overs and death.
The stage is set for an exciting playoff battle, with these star players expected to deliver crucial performances.
