The stage is set for the grand finale of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 As Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) 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 compete for the coveted trophy on May 31.
RCB entered the final strongly after defeating Gujarat Titans by 92 runs in Qualifier 1. Rajat Patidar Led from the front by playing a brilliant innings of 93 not out off just 33 balls. Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal And Krunal Pandya Also contributed significantly to the record-breaking total of 254/5. After this, their bowlers completed their work emphatically by bowling out GT for 162 runs and ensuring direct entry into the finals.
Meanwhile, GT made a strong comeback in Qualifier 2 after a disappointing performance against RCB. Shubman Gill Played a captain’s innings with a brilliant century, while Sai Sudarshan GT continued his excellent season with another important half-century while chasing 215 against Rajasthan Royals. with jos buttler, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada And Mohammad Siraj Capable of producing match-winning performances, the Titans will be keen to avenge their Qualifier 1 defeat on home soil.
RCB vs GT, IPL 2026 Final: Match Details
- date and time: May 31, 7:30 pm IST / 2:00 pm GMT
- venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
RCB vs GT Head-to-Head Record in IPL
Matches played: 9 | RCB won: 5 | Won GT: 4
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report
The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad has offered contrasting conditions throughout IPL 2026. Although the venue initially boasted many batting-friendly surfaces where teams comfortably crossed the 200-run mark, the pitch has become noticeably slower in recent matches.
The surface now provides more support to bowlers, especially spinners and fast bowlers who rely on cutters and slower balls. As the innings progress, the strokes become more challenging to execute, while larger square boundaries add another layer of difficulty for attacking batsmen.
However, dew remains a significant factor during night matches. Captains generally prefer to chase at this venue, as the ball comes to the bat more easily in the second innings, while life becomes difficult for the spinners. A first innings score in the region of 175-185 could prove competitive, however a score above 190 will put a lot of pressure on the chasing team.
squads
Royal Challengers Bangalore: Rajat Patidar (captain), Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), 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, Kanishk Chauhan, Mangesh Yadav, Jacob Duffy, Swapnil Singh, Nuwan Thushara, Jacob Bethel, Vicky Ostwal, Vihaan Malhotra, Abhinandan Singh, Satwik Deswal, Richard Gleeson
Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (captain), Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), Sai Sudarshan, Shahrukh Khan, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Jason Holder, Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, Sai Kishore, Glenn Phillips, Nishant Sindhu, Kumar Kushagra, Anuj Rawat, Manav Suthar, Jayant Yadav, Arshad Khan, Gurnoor BrarIshant Sharma, Ashok Sharma, Kulwant Khejroliya, Luke Wood
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RCB vs GT, IPL 2026 Final: Today Match Prediction
Case 1:
- RCB won the toss and bowled first
- GT’s PowerPlay Score: 50-60
- GT total score: 175-185
Case 2:
- GT won the toss and bowled first
- RCB’s powerplay score: 55-65
- RCB’s total score: 180-190
Match Result: The team bowling first will win the match.
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