IPL 2026 Final: RCB Faces Lineup Dilemma with Phil Salt's Return
IPL 2026 Final: With Phil Salt Back, RCB’s Lineup Dilemma Explodes – Who Gets Benched Tonight?
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In the IPL 2026 final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) led by Rajat Patidar will compete against Gujarat Titans. With Phil Salt returning from injury, RCB must decide who to bench, creating a significant lineup dilemma.
- 01RCB, aiming for their second IPL trophy, faces Gujarat Titans in the final at Narendra Modi Stadium.
- 02Phil Salt, returning from a finger injury, is likely to play, raising questions about who will be benched.
- 03Venkatesh Iyer has performed well in Salt's absence, complicating the decision for RCB's management.
- 04The pitch at Narendra Modi Stadium is known for being batting-friendly, influencing RCB's strategy.
- 05RCB's probable lineup includes Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, and Rajat Patidar, among others.
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The IPL 2026 final will see the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), led by Rajat Patidar, take on the Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Both teams are vying for their second IPL title, promising an exciting match. A key factor for RCB is the potential return of opener Phil Salt, who has recovered from a finger injury. His inclusion raises the question of who will be benched, as Venkatesh Iyer has been performing well in Salt's absence. The batting-friendly conditions at the stadium add to the pressure on RCB's management to make the right decision. If Salt plays, they may need to drop either Romario Shepherd or Jacob Duffy to accommodate him. The expected lineup for RCB includes notable players like Virat Kohli and Tim David, setting the stage for a thrilling final.
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