After two months of spectacle, the closing of the Indian Premier League 2026 is here. The IPL 2026 Final match will be played between the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and 2022 champions Gujarat Titans (GT) on Sunday, May 31. The game will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad from 7:30 p.m local time.
This high-octane clash is the rematch of Qualifier 1 where RCB walked out victorious against the Titans. Bengaluru won the match by 92 runs after they successfully defended 254 runs, getting the Titans bowled out for 162. Gujarat then had to go through Qualifier 2 where they beat Rajasthan Royals by 7 wickets to set up this match-up.
These two teams were the strongest in the league phase. Both sides accumulated 18 points each, but RCB pipped GT to the top of the table on a slight net run rate advantage.
This season, there have been three matches between the two sides, with both teams winning one game each during the league phase while RCB beat GT in the qualifier. Overall, there have been 9 matches between the two teams, and RCB lead slightly with 5 wins to Gujarat’s 4 wins.
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru have been undoubtedly the best team in the IPL 2026 season. They have dominated the competition on all fronts, be it with the bat or ball. The Rajat Patidar-led side finished top of the points table with 9 wins and 5 losses and then crushed Gujarat Titans on their way to the Final.
Gujarat Titans are back in the IPL Final for the first time since 2023. The Titans lost to RCB in Qualifier 1 and had to overcome the challenge posed by Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 to secure this Final match. It was a dominating display from the Shubman Gill-led side, recording a 7-wicket victory.
This is a clash between the season’s most complete team and a side with arguably the best bowling attack. RCB won the IPL 2025 Final at this very venue. History, form, and momentum favor the defending champions. But GT have the firepower to spoil the party.
RCB vs GT Win Probability
RCB vs GT Match Details
| Match | Indian Premier League 2026, Final |
| Date | Sunday, 31 May 2026 |
| Time | 07:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Live Streaming (TV) | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming (Mobile) | JioHotstar |
RCB vs GT Team Form – Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Royal Challengers Bangalore
RCB’s recent form reads W, L, W, W, W, with a dominant 92-run victory over GT in Qualifier 1. Their key strength is a complete unit firing on all cylinders. Virat Kohli is the top run-scorer with 600 runs at a strike rate of 164.38. Captain Rajat Patidar is in red-hot form with back-to-back half-centuries, including a breathtaking 93 off 33 balls vs GT in Q1. Devdutt Padikkal has scored 463 runs as an impact player. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, at 36, has bagged 26 wickets. The psychological edge is immense; they are defending champions and won the IPL 2025 Final at this venue
Gujarat Titans
GT’s recent form reads W, L, W, L, W, with a 7-wicket victory over RR in Qualifier 2. Their key strength is the best bowling lineup in the tournament. Kagiso Rabada leads the Purple Cap chart with 28 wickets. Rashid Khan has made a comeback with 19 wickets. Mohammed Siraj (18 wickets), Prasidh Krishna (16 wickets), and Jason Holder (17 wickets) form a devastating pace attack. The top order is equally formidable—Shubman Gill has 722 runs, Sai Sudarshan has 710 runs, and Jos Buttler has 507 runs. Their concern is middle-order depth beyond the top three.
RCB vs GT Probable Playing XI
Royal Challengers Bangalore Probable XI-
Virat Kohli, Venkatesh Iyer, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Krunal Pandya, Tim David, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam Dar, Suyash Sharma.
Impact Player: Romario Shepherd / Jordan Cox.
Gujarat Titans Probable XI-
Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Rahul Tewatia, Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Nishant Sindhu.
Impact Player: Arshad Khan / Glenn Phillips.
RCB vs GT Head-to-Head Record
| Total Matches | 09 |
| RCB Won | 05 |
| GT Won | 04 |
| NR | 00 |
RCB vs GT Pitch Report
The pitch at Narendra Modi Stadium is a batting-friendly surface with a flat, true bounce and excellent carry that allows batters to play their shots confidently from the start. The large but fast outfield helps the ball race away, often producing high-scoring matches. Pacers get some swing and bounce with the new ball in the powerplay, while spinners receive decent grip and turn in the middle overs. Dew can sometimes play a role under lights, favoring the chasing side. This season, the average first innings score has been around 186.
RCB vs GT Weather Report
The weather forecast on Sunday, May 31 in Ahmedabad is expected to be hot and mostly sunny. The temperature on the day could reach a high of 42°C and lows near 28-29°C. Skies will be clear to partly cloudy with light winds at approx 14 kmph. There is 0-2% probability of precipitation, so rain is almost unlikely.
RCB vs GT Toss Prediction
Given the high stakes of the game, the captain who wins the toss would likely choose to bowl first. Both sides want the opposition to bat first and try to restrict them close to 200, then chase the target with dew likely to come into play in the second innings.
RCB vs GT Match Prediction
This is the biggest match of the IPL season. Two deserving finalists, two teams that have dominated the competition.
RCB have massive momentum after a 92-run thrashing of GT in Qualifier 1. Virat Kohli is in sublime form with 600 runs, and he has a staggering average of 71.86 against GT. Rajat Patidar is coming off a breathtaking 93 off 33. Bhuvneshwar Kumar leads a potent bowling attack with 26 wickets. They won the IPL 2025 Final at this very venue. They are the most complete team in the competition.
GT has the best bowling lineup in the tournament. Kagiso Rabada leads the Purple Cap chart with 28 wickets. Rashid Khan has 19 wickets. Their top three; Gill, Sudarshan, and Buttler have scored over 1,900 runs combined. Shubman Gill scored a century in Qualifier 2 and is peaking at the perfect time.
The key battle will be RCB’s bowling attack against GT’s top three. If Bhuvneshwar, Hazlewood, and Krunal can dismiss Gill, Sudarshan, and Buttler early, GT’s middle order lacks the depth to recover. If GT’s top three fire, they can post or chase any total.
Expect RCB’s momentum, depth, and experience at this venue to prove decisive.
We predict that Royal Challengers Bengaluru will win the IPL 2026 Final.
RCB vs GT Dream11 Team
- Wicketkeeper- Jos Buttler, Jitesh Sharma
- Batters- Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli
- All-rounders- Krunal Pandya, Jason Holder, Washington Sundar
- Bowlers- Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Kagiso Rabada, Rashid Khan
Captain (C) Pick- Virat Kohli.
Vice-Captain (VC) Pick- Shubman Gill.
