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‘Dharamshala Pitch Will Make Gujarat’s Pace Attack More Dangerous’: Irfan Pathan

By IANS News May 26, 2026 • 16:42 PM View: 278

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes Gujarat Titans (GT) will head into Qualifier 1 of the IPL 2026 as slight favourites against defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), citing the Dharamshala conditions and the strength of Gujarat’s pace attack.

RCB and GT will clash in the first qualifier on Tuesday at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala, with a place in the IPL 2026 final at stake.

Speaking ahead of the high-profile encounter, Pathan said the conditions in Dharamshala are likely to assist fast bowlers with swing and bounce, something that could work heavily in Gujarat’s favour.

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