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This is the same pitch where Gujarat Titans (GT) defeated defending champions Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) during the group stage of the ongoing IPL 2026 season. The final is at GT’s home ground Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
The Shubman Gill-led side are up against RCB on home ground, and on a pitch where they have some fond memories. Before the first over of the grand finale, GT assistant coach Parthiv Patel was asked about the advantage he had against the Rajat Patidar-led side.
Will the pitch play an important role in the IPL 2026 final?
The discussion is important because very minor differences can make a big difference between the two teams. However, Patel has different views. The pitch is not favorable for them because the final is a completely different game.
GT’s assistant coach said that he is well aware of the conditions here as this is his home ground. But to win the match, they will have to give a strong performance to beat Royal Challengers Bangalore, but the pitch will not help them win the match.
“As you rightly said, these things don’t matter much in the final match. Try to execute the plans you have made. And since it is our home ground, we know what the conditions are like, where they change and what they are like. But of course, we have to play well,” Parthiv Patel said on playing on the same pitch that was used in the win against RCB during the league stage.
Parthiv Patel talks about team bonding
The atmosphere at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is truly thrilling. This is the home ground of Gujarat Titans, but Royal Challengers Bangalore get huge support as soon as they enter the stadium.
Patel reflects on the bond shared between them. He says that whenever the team came under pressure, it was their close bond that helped them overcome all kinds of adversities. “The Titans support staff is like family. The support and backup we get from them is huge and they help us during close matches and in pressure situations,” he said.
GT vs RCB match in IPL 2026 group stage
On April 30, Gujarat defeated Bengaluru by 42 runs.Ra Match of this season of Indian Premier League. In front of the strong bowling attack of the home team, RCB’s batting was reduced to only 155 runs in 20 overs.th Over of the first innings. There was equal competition between bat and ball on the pitch.
GT also lost a few wickets during the chase, but in the end they won the match easily. Gujarat Titans won the match by 4 wickets with 25 balls remaining. Fast bowling all-rounder Jason Holder was named player of the match for his impressive all-round performance. The West Indies star took a few wickets and scored 12 runs to seal the win.
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