IPL 2026, Final: Gujarat Titans vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Match Preview
The defend champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will defend their title against Gujarat Titans in a blockbuster grand finale.
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The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) square off against the Gujarat Titans (GT) for the ultimate clash of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on May 31.
RCB enter the clash with massive momentum, having secured a direct spot by crushing GT in Qualifier 1 with a playoff-record 254 for 5, fuelled by Rajat Patidar’s blistering unbeaten 93. Meanwhile, Gujarat bounced back strongly by defeating Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2, setting up a high-stakes rematch on their own home turf where they look to redeem themselves and lift the trophy.
This finale promises a thrilling contest between RCB’s explosive batting lineup and GT's disciplined bowling attack. The tournament's top performers, Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar, will lead RCB's charge against Gujarat's formidable bowling unit, spearheaded by Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada. For GT, success will hinge on a strong start from openers Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan to counter RCB's in-form seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
GT vs RCB Match Details
| Match | Gujarat Titans vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Final, IPL 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Sunday, May 31, 7:30 PM |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Broadcast and Live Streaming | JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website) |
GT vs RCB Head to Head record
| Matches Played | 09 |
| Won by RCB | 05 |
| Won by GT | 04 |
| Tie/NR | 00 |
| First-ever fixture | April 30, 2022 (GT victory) |
| Most recent fixture | May 26, 2026 (RCB victory) |
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad Pitch Report
The iconic venue of Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, will host the grand finale of the IPL 2026. The stadium has hosted seven matches in IPL 2026 so far, and the pitch has been slightly batting friendly. The average first innings score here so far is 186, indicating the flat nature of the wicket. Considering the high stakes involved in the, expect a thriller.
GT vs RCB Predicted Playing 11s
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):
Venkatesh Iyer, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jacob Duffy, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam Dar
Impact Player: Romario Shepherd/Phil Salt
Gujarat Titans (GT):
Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill(c), Jos Buttler(wk), Nishant Sindhu, Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, R Sai Kishore, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj
Impact Player: Rahul Tewatia
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