Venkatesh Iyer's Boundary Bonanza Sparks IPL 2026 Playoffs

In a dazzling start to the IPL 2026 playoffs, RCB's Venkatesh Iyer lit up the HPCA Stadium by smashing three boundaries off GT's Mohammed Siraj in the first over. But just as he was heating up, a cheeky scoop shot led to his dismissal for 19. Thankfully, RCB kept the momentum going, with Kohli and Padikkal steering the score to 76-1 after the powerplay.

Quick rundown

1.Venkatesh Iyer dazzles with boundaries in IPL 2026 Qualifier 1.

2.RCB faces GT in a high-stakes battle at Dharamshala.

3.Iyer's quick 19 sets the tone before departing against GT.

4.Shubman Gill's catch ends Iyer's promising knock.

5.RCB continues strong with Padikkal and Kohli at the crease.

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