New Delhi, May 25 -- Former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull believes the key to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 Qualifier 1 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans will be the Powerplay in the first innings.

He feels the team that dominates the opening six overs is likely to win the match. Doull highlighted that both teams are in strong form, with powerful batting lineups and quality bowling attacks, making it a closely matched contest.

He emphasised the importance of early momentum, especially if the opening batters can score 60-70 runs without losing many wickets.

He also pointed to the battle between RCB's Virat Kohli and GT's Shubman Gill as potentially decisive. Doull believes whichever star batter scores mor...