The stage is set for the grand finale of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) take on Gujarat Titans (GT) in what 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 for the coveted trophy on May 31.
RCB enter the final with momentum firmly on their side after dismantling Gujarat Titans by 92 runs in Qualifier 1. Rajat Patidar led from the front with a breathtaking unbeaten 93 off just 33 balls, while Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal and Krunal Pandya also made important contributions in a record-breaking total of 254/5. Their bowlers then completed the job emphatically, bowling GT out for 162 and securing a direct passage into the final.
Meanwhile, GT bounced back strongly in Qualifier 2 after their disappointing outing against RCB. Shubman Gill produced a captain’s knock with a magnificent century, while Sai Sudharsan continued his outstanding season with another crucial half-century as GT chased down 215 against Rajasthan Royals. With Jos Buttler, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj all capable of producing match-winning performances, the Titans 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, 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 | GT won: 4
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report
The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad has offered contrasting conditions throughout IPL 2026. While the venue initially produced several batting-friendly surfaces where teams comfortably crossed the 200-run mark, recent matches have seen the pitch slow down considerably.
The surface now provides more assistance to bowlers, particularly spinners and pace bowlers who rely on cutters and slower deliveries. Stroke-making becomes increasingly challenging as the innings progresses, while the large square boundaries add another layer of difficulty for aggressive batters.
However, dew remains a significant factor during night matches. Captains have generally preferred chasing at this venue, as the ball tends to come onto the bat more smoothly in the second innings while making life tougher for spinners. A first-innings score in the region of 175-185 could prove competitive, although anything above 190 would put considerable pressure on the chasing side.
Squads
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, Kanishk Chouhan, Mangesh Yadav, Jacob Duffy, Swapnil Singh, Nuwan Thushara, 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, Kumar Kushagra, Anuj Rawat, Manav Suthar, Jayant Yadav, Arshad Khan, Gurnoor Brar, Ishant Sharma, Ashok Sharma, Kulwant Khejroliya, Luke Wood
RCB vs GT, IPL 2026 Final: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- RCB wins the toss and bowls first
- GT’s powerplay score: 50-60
- GT’s total score: 175-185
Case 2:
- GT wins the toss and bowls first
- RCB’s powerplay score: 55-65
- RCB’s total score: 180-190
Match Result: Team bowling first to win the match.
