The Tata Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is finally coming to an end with match number 74 as it is the final of the tournament, where defending champions Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will take on Gujarat Titans (GT) at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This is the reverse match of Qualifier 1 of the tournament.
The final will be played at the same venue where RCB won their first trophy last year by defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS). Krunal Pandya was the player of the match in the final. Fans will turn out in large numbers to support their favorite team as they enjoy the second and final game of the tournament tonight, creating a sensational atmosphere.
IPL 2026 Final: RCB vs GT Preview
Rajat Patidar and his boys will be excited and will have more time to think, as they were the first team to qualify for the final by defeating the Titans in Qualifier 1. RCB have been in sensational form and have played like champions throughout the tournament, and will be looking to defend the trophy tonight and become the third team to do so after CSK and MI.
The Titans faced problems off the field as they were stranded in New Chandigarh and were delayed in reaching Ahmedabad due to natural disasters. However, Shubman Gill led the team from the front in the knockout match and scored a century while chasing a total of 200+. The team also enjoys playing in Ahmedabad and will look to win its second title on home soil.
RCB vs GT encounter is always exciting to watch as both the teams play fearless cricket and have the best balance in their favor with sensational strengths in the batting and bowling department. Fans will enjoy every part of the contest between bat and ball tonight.
The pitch for RCB vs GT will be pitch no. 6, where these two sides have played out low-scoring thrillers in the past, with GT winning the game by four wickets. Hopefully it will be a black clay pitch where the bowlers will also get some help, but dew will be a significant factor, keeping the captain guessing for the toss.
IPL 2026 Final: RCB vs GT Toss Report Today
Royal Challengers Bangalore/Gujarat Titans won the toss and elected to field/batt first.
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Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (captain), Devdutt Padikkal, Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Venkatesh Iyer, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rasikh Salaam Dar, Jacob Duffy, Josh Hazlewood.
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Shubman Gill (captain), Sai Sudarshan, Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), Nishant Sindhu, Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, R Sai Kishore, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
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Influential players of Royal Challengers Bangalore: Romario Shepherd, Kanishk Chauhan, Suyyash Sharma, Abhinandan Singh, Jordan Cox
Gujarat Titans Impact Player: Kumar Kushagra, Glenn Phillips, Rahul Tewatia, Anuj Rawat, Kulwant Khejroliya
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