The stage is set for a grand finale Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to take Gujarat Titans (GT) It promises to be a blockbuster contest at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. After two months of intense cricket, the two most consistent teams of the season will battle it out for the coveted trophy on May 31.
After demolishing Gujarat Titans by 92 runs in Qualifier 1, RCB enter the final with some solid momentum on their side. Rajat Patidar He smashed a breathtaking unbeaten 93 off just 33 balls Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal and Krunal Pandya also contributed a record-breaking total of 254/5. Their bowlers then got the job done in earnest, bowling GT out for 162 and securing direct passage to the final.
Meanwhile, GT bounced back strongly in Qualifier 2 after a disappointing outing against RCB. Shubman Gill A captain struck a magnificent century Sai Sudharsan GT continued his excellent season with another crucial half-century as he chased down 215 against Rajasthan Royals. with If Buttler, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada and Muhammad Siraj the Titans, all capable of producing match-winning performances, will be eager to avenge their Qualifier 1 defeat on home soil.
RCB vs GT, IPL 2026 Final: Match details
- Date and Time: May 31, 19:30 IST / 14:00 GMT
- Location: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
RCB vs GT Head to Head Record in IPL
Matches played: 9 | RCB Won: 5 | GT won: 4
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report
The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad offered contrasting conditions throughout IPL 2026. Although the venue initially produced several innings-friendly surfaces where teams comfortably crossed the 200-run mark, the pitch was seen to slow down significantly in the final matches.
The surface now helps bowlers more, especially spinners and pace bowlers who rely on cutters and slower deliveries. As the shots progress, it becomes increasingly difficult to create a shot, while the large square boundaries add another layer of difficulty for aggressive knocks.
However, dew remains an important factor during night matches. Captains generally prefer to chase in this space as the ball comes more smoothly to the bat in the second innings and makes life more difficult for the spinners. A first innings score in the region of 175-185 can be competitive, although anything above 190 will put considerable pressure on the chasing side.
Groups
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Salam Dar, Venkatesh Iyer, Jordan Cox, Kanishksh Yaau, Caishksh Yaau Swapnil Singh, Nuwan Thuhara, Jacob Bethell, Vicky Ostwal, Vihaan Malhotra, Abhinandan Singh, Satvik Deswal, Richard Gleeson
Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Jason Holder, Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, Sai Kishore, Glenn Phillips, Nishant Sindhu, An Sudharat, Kumarj Yadav, Arshad Khan, Gurnoor BrarIshant Sharma, Ashok Sharma, Kulwant Khejroliya, Luke Wood
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RCB vs GT, IPL 2026 Final: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- RCB wins the toss and bowl first
- GT’s power play score: 50-60
- Total score of GT: 175-185
Case 2:
- GT wins the toss first
- RCB’s powerplay score: 55-65
- RCB’s total: 180-190
Match Result: First bowling team to win the match.
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