'He is under observation': RCB sweating on Phil Salt call ahead of IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 vs GT

May 25, 2026 · 7:24 PM UTC ·2 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 31 views

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar confirmed that opener Phil Salt is fit but remains under observation ahead of the IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 against Gujarat Titans. The team has not yet finalized its playing XI, as they will assess the wicket conditions before making a decision. RCB finished at the top of the points table and aims to secure a direct spot in the final with a win in this match.

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▪Phil Salt missed the latter part of the league stage due to injury but is now fit.
▪RCB topped the points table with 18 points from 14 matches, edging GT on net run rate.
▪The winner of Qualifier 1 will advance directly to the IPL final.

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▪ 'Under observation': RCB sweating on Phil Salt call ahead of Qualifier 1 vs GT — Times of India — Top

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