RCB vs GT: Top 5 Dream11 fantasy picks for Match Qualifier 1 of the IPL 2026
The RCB vs GT match of the IPL 2026 will be played in Dharamsala.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Gujarat Titans (GT) are scheduled to take on each other in Qualifier 1 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. This contest will be held at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamala on Tuesday at 7:30 PM IST. The winner will book a ticket to the final.
Both teams finished the group stage with 18 points. RCB lost their final game by a big margin, whereas GT entered the playoffs with a strong performance. These teams are in good form, and we are in for a thrilling game.
From batting to bowling, these sides have some of the top-performing players of this season. That will give fans several options to choose from for the Dream11 team.
Here we have suggested five players from the RCB vs GT clash who could be a perfect choice for your Dream11 teams on various fantasy cricket platforms.
Top Dream11 fantasy picks for the RCB vs GT
1. Sai Sudharsan
Sai Sudharsan won the Orange Cap with 759 runs in 2025. He is on course to do it once again. Sai has the Orange Cap in the IPL 2026 and has scored the most runs this season.
He has scored 638 runs at an average of 49.07 and a strike rate of 157.92 with one century and seven half-centuries. Sai also has the most runs, most 50+ scores, and most fours this season.
2. Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill has been the aggressor in the unstoppable GT opening pair. The captain has been leading the team from the front and is making sure that the team gets a good start every time.
He has scored 616 runs at an average of 47.38 and a strike rate of 161.67 with six half-centuries. The captain scored 43 off 18 against RCB in the last meeting and 64 off 37 balls in his last innings.
3. Virat Kohli
Just like every season, Virat Kohli is the leading scorer for RCB in the IPL 2026 also. He has piled up 557 runs in 14 innings at an average of 50.63 and a strike rate of 163.82.
Virat has scored one century and four half-centuries with the second-most fours (59) this season. He has earned 1153 fantasy points and is a good Dream11 pick.
4. Devdutt Padikkal
Devdutt Padikkal has outperformed several RCB stars with his consistency. The left-hander has played a key role in RCB’s success. He was the top scorer for RCB in the last meeting against GT with 40 off 24 balls.
Overall, he has scored 433 runs at an average of 36.08 and a strike rate of 171.82 with three half-centuries. Padikkal has 1007 fantasy points this season, second-most for RCB.
5. Jos Buttler
Jos Buttler has 1171 fantasy points this season, which is more than Virat Kohli. That shows how well he has performed with the bat and gloves.
Buttler has scored 469 runs in 14 innings at an average of 39.08 and a strike rate of 155.29 with four half-centuries. Buttler also adds value with the gloves and is a good Dream11 pick.
When will the RCB vs GT Qualifier 1 of the Indian Premier League 2026 take place?
The RCB vs GT Qualifier 1 of the IPL 2026 will take place on Tuesday, May 26.
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