IPL 2026 RCB vs GT Playing 11: Rajat Patidar-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru will square off against Shubman Gill-led Gujarat Titans in the qualifier 01 at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala.

Both had an impressive campaign in the ongoing season and will be aiming for a win in the qualifier 01 to directly advance to the finals.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans have clashed on 8 occasions, where both sides have equal wins of four.

Gujarat Titans won the toss and opted to bowl.

Speaking at the toss, GT captain Shubman Gill said, “We are gonna bowl first.(reasons behind the decision) Looks like a good wicket. There is a bit of dew in the 2nd innings on this ground so it’s good to have a total on the board first and then chase it down.

(on the qualifier) This match is all about taking the equation out of the game. We have played some good cricket and hoping to continue to do so.

(on the venue) I’ve played a lot here in junior cricket. It’s one of the prettiest ground in the world. We have one change. Kulwant comes in place of Arshad,” concluded Gill.

RCB captain Rajat Patidar said, “Yes. But, to be honest, wicket looks good. It is hard. It will come onto the bat nicely. won’t change in 40 overs. We would put a good score and try to win the match.

IPL 2026 RCB vs GT Playing 11

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing 11: Venkatesh Iyer, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jacob Duffy, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam Dar.

Gujarat Titans Playing 11: Shubman Gill (c), B Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Nishant Sindhu, Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Kulwant Khejroliya, Prasidh Krishna.