Gujarat Titans' South African cricket player Kagiso Rabada bowls during the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) T20 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamshala on May 26, 2026. Picture: TAUSEEF MUSTAFA / AFP
Despite his side Gujarat Titans (GT) losing to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL Qualifier 1 at Dharamsala on Tuesday, it may actually be good news for Kagiso Rabada.
As the top two finishers in the group stage, RCB and GT had the luxury of playing Qualifier 1, with the winner advancing to the final while the loser remains alive in the competition.
GT will now play in Qualifier 2 on Friday, taking on the winner of the eliminator between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Rajasthan Royals (RR).
It means GT still have a chance in the competition, and if they win the next clash, they will advance to the final having played an extra match.
