RCB vs GT Best Predicted XI & Key Battles: IPL 2026 Qualifier 1

Rashid Khan is the standout spinner to watch in both XIs tonight. He has taken 19 wickets this season at an average of 21.94 and an economy of 8.71, with a best of 4/33. Dharamshala’s surface grips and slows under lights — conditions that suit wrist spin perfectly — making Rashid significantly more dangerous here than at most other IPL venues. From RCB’s side, Krunal Pandya’s left-arm spin against GT’s right-heavy top three is the secondary spin battle worth watching, particularly in overs 7 to 10.