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IPL 2026: Battle Between Virat & Shubman In Powerplay Could Decide Qualifier 1, Opines Doull
Former New Zealand: Former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull believes the powerplay battle between Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill will be decisive in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2026, to be played between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala on Tuesday.
Table toppers RCB’s bid for back-to-back IPL titles will face a stern test against GT’s in-form and disciplined bowling unit in Qualifier 1, especially with a direct berth in the final, to be played in Ahmedabad on May 31, on the line. Both Kohli (557 runs) and Gill (616 runs) have been in good touch with the bat for their respective teams.
"Whoever wins the Powerplay in the first innings will go on to win the match. That is my belief. Both GT and RCB have strong batting lineups and quality bowling attacks. This is going to be a tight contest. Both teams are in great form and carrying winning momentum into the playoffs.
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