IPL 2026 Qualifier 1: RCB vs GT playing 11, batters vs bowlers match-ups
The winner of the RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 match will qualify for the final on Sunday in Ahmedabad
RCB vs GT key player battles
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The IPL 2026 playoffs begins with a blockbuster Qualifier 1 clash as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Gujarat Titans (GT) battle for a direct place in the final at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala today. GT skipper Shubman Gill won the toss and invited Rajat Patidar-led RCB to bat first.
Both teams ended the league stage with 18 points, underlining how evenly matched this contest is likely to be.
RCB head into the game with renewed confidence after Phil Salt’s return, which strengthens an already dangerous batting line-up featuring Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Venkatesh Iyer and Tim David. Their pace attack has been equally reliable, with Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood and Rasikh Salam delivering wickets consistently. However, spin remains an area where they will want improved performances.
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GT, meanwhile, have looked one of the most complete sides this season. Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler have powered their batting, while Washington Sundar’s recent contributions have added balance. With Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada and Rashid Khan leading a sharp bowling attack, Gujarat will back themselves strongly in this high-stakes showdown.
Now, before the two sides finally take the field, let’s take a look at the captaincy record of both skippers, their expected playing 11 combinations, and key player match-ups for the game.
Rajat Patidar’s captaincy record in IPL (RCB)
- Matches: 29
- Wins: 19
- Losses: 10
- N/R: 0
- Win percentage: 65.51%
Shubman Gill's captaincy record in IPL (GT)
- Matches: 40
- Wins: 23
- Losses: 17
- N/R: 0
- Win percentage: 57.50%
RCB squad for IPL 2026:
Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (w), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Salam Dar, Jacob Bethell, Jordan Cox, Mangesh Yadav, Vicky Ostwal, Venkatesh Iyer, Jacob Duffy, Swapnil Singh, Phil Salt, Nuwan Thushara, Vihaan Malhotra, Abhinandan Singh, Kanishk Chouhan, Satvik Deswal
GT squad for IPL 2026:
Shubman Gill (C), Jos Buttler, Anuj Rawat, Kumar Kushagra, Shahrukh Khan, Glenn Phillips, Sai Sudharsan, Rashid Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Washington Sundar, Nishant Sindhu, Manav Suthar, Arshad Khan, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kagiso Rabada, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Jayant Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Ashok Sharma, Jason Holder, Luke Wood, Kulwant Khejroliya, Connor Esterhuizen
IPL 2026 Qualifier 1: RCB vs GT key player battles
RCB batters vs GT bowlers
| Batter (RCB) | Bowler (GT) | Inns | Runs | Outs | SR |
| Virat Kohli | Prasidh Krishna | 8 | 69 | 3 | 168 |
| Virat Kohli | Kagiso Rabada | 16 | 111 | 5 | 141 |
| Virat Kohli | Rashid Khan | 11 | 128 | 3 | 135 |
| Virat Kohli | Jason Holder | 9 | 86 | 3 | 183 |
| Phil Salt | Mohammed Siraj | 4 | 56 | 2 | 200 |
| Phil Salt | Kagiso Rabada | 6 | 47 | 2 | 188 |
| Phil Salt | Rashid Khan | 2 | 7 | 2 | 88 |
| Phil Salt | Jason Holder | 9 | 143 | 1 | 227 |
| Devdutt Padikkal | Prasidh Krishna | 5 | 47 | 1 | 188 |
| Devdutt Padikkal | Mohammed Siraj | 7 | 41 | 3 | 141 |
| Devdutt Padikkal | Kagiso Rabada | 8 | 78 | 0 | 190 |
| Devdutt Padikkal | Rashid Khan | 8 | 38 | 5 | 93 |
| Tim David | Kagiso Rabada | 4 | 31 | 2 | 135 |
| Tim David | Rashid Khan | 17 | 70 | 3 | 130 |
| Jitesh Sharma | Rashid Khan | 6 | 43 | 2 | 159 |
| Krunal Pandya | Rashid Khan | 10 | 30 | 3 | 94 |
| Romario Shepherd | Kagiso Rabada | 6 | 56 | 0 | 200 |
GT batters vs RCB bowlers
| Batter (GT) | Bowler (RCB) | Inns | Runs | Outs | SR |
| Shubman Gill | Josh Hazlewood | 7 | 55 | 2 | 141 |
| Shubman Gill | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 13 | 80 | 5 | 107 |
| Shubman Gill | Krunal Pandya | 8 | 65 | 1 | 108 |
| Sai Sudharsan | Suyash Sharma | 3 | 32 | 0 | 152 |
| Sai Sudharsan | Josh Hazlewood | 2 | 28 | 2 | 133 |
| Sai Sudharsan | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 6 | 51 | 1 | 121 |
| Jos Buttler | Josh Hazlewood | 12 | 142 | 1 | 178 |
| Jos Buttler | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 20 | 118 | 9 | 109 |
| Jos Buttler | Krunal Pandya | 5 | 64 | 0 | 164 |
| Washington Sundar | Krunal Pandya | 5 | 6 | 2 | 50 |
| Jason Holder | Josh Hazlewood | 5 | 27 | 0 | 193 |
| Jason Holder | Romario Shepherd | 13 | 49 | 5 | 104 |
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First Published: May 26 2026 | 9:43 AM IST