Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on 2022 champions Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final on Sunday, May 31. The summit clash of the ongoing season of the world’s richest franchise cricket league will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
IPL 2026 | Schedule | Results | Orange Cap | Purple Cap
RCB stormed into the final after crushing GT by 92 runs in Qualifier 1 on May 26, while Gujarat Titans bounced back strongly by defeating Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets in Qualifier 2 to set up their fourth meeting of the season against Rajat Patidar’s side.
GT have enjoyed an impressive record at the Narendra Modi Stadium this season, winning five of their seven matches at the venue. The Titans will be eager to deliver
another strong performance in front of their home fans and clinch their second IPL title in five years.
The franchise will once again rely heavily on opening duo of Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan, who occupy the second and third spots respectively in the Orange Cap leaderboard. Gill, who smashed 104 runs against Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 on Friday, has amassed 722 runs in 15 matches this season. Sudharsan, meanwhile, has scored 710 runs in 16 appearances.
In the bowling department, Kagiso Rabada leads the Purple Cap race with 28 wickets in 16 matches. Rashid Khan has claimed 19 wickets, while Mohammed Siraj (18), Jason Holder (17) and Prasidh Krishna (16) are also among the top wicket-takers of IPL 2026.
For RCB, Virat Kohli has been the leading run-scorer with 600 runs in 15 matches. Veteran India pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar has spearheaded the bowling attack, picking up 26 wickets in 15 games. Apart from them, Devdutt Padikkal, captain Rajat Patidar, Krunal Pandya and Rasikh Salam Dar have also played key roles in Bengaluru’s run to the final.
RCB vs GT Head-to-head in IPL
- Matches played: 9
- RCB won: 4
- GT won: 5
- No result: 0
RCB vs GT IPL results
| WINNER | MARGIN | LOSER | VENUE | DATE |
| Gujarat Titans | 6 wickets | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Mumbai (BS) | April 30, 2022 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 8 wickets | Gujarat Titans | Mumbai (WS) | May 19, 2022 |
| Gujarat Titans | 6 wickets | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Bengaluru | May 21, 2023 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 9 wickets | Gujarat Titans | Ahmedabad | April 28, 2024 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 4 wickets | Gujarat Titans | Bengaluru | May 4, 2024 |
| Gujarat Titans | 8 wickets | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Bengaluru | April 2, 2025 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 5 wickets | Gujarat Titans | Bengaluru | April 24, 2026 |
| Gujarat Titans | 4 wickets | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Ahmedabad | April 30, 2026 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 92 runs | Gujarat Titans | Dharamsala | May 26, 2026 |
RCB vs GT: Top IPL Stats, Records And More
- Highest total: 254/5 in 20 overs by RCB in Dharamsala on May 26, 2026.
- Lowest total: 147/10 in 19.3 overs by GT in Bengaluru on May 4, 2024.
- Biggest win (by runs): RCB crushed GT by 92 runs (Target: 255) in Dharamsala on May 26, 2026.
- Biggest win (by wickets): RCB secured a win by 9 wickets (Target: 201) in Ahmedabad on April 28, 2024.
- Most runs: 503 runs in nine matches by Virat Kohli for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
- Highest score: 104* runs from 52 balls by Shubman Gill for GT in Bengaluru on May 21, 2023.
- Most sixes: 17 maximums in nine matches by Virat Kohli for RCB.
- Most 50+ scores: 5 scores of 50+ by Virat Kohli for RCB.
- Most wickets: 8 wickets in nine matches by Rashid Khan for Gujarat Titans.
- Best bowling figures: 4 for 45 in four overs by Joshua Little for GT in Bengaluru on May 4, 2024.
- Most matches: 9 matches each by Shubman Gill, Rashid Khan and Rahul Tewatia (for GT) and Virat Kohli (for RCB).
RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Final: Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report
The Narendra Modi Stadium will host the IPL 2026 final between RCB and GT on Sunday (May 31). In the last IPL 2026 match played at this venue, Gujarat Titans posted 229/4 in 20 overs before bowling Chennai Super Kings out for just 140 in 13.4 overs to register a dominant victory.
The pitch at the world’s largest cricket stadium generally favours batters, but it also offers enough assistance for bowlers who hit the right areas. Gujarat Titans’ pace attack has made excellent use of the conditions throughout the season, playing a key role in the team’s strong record at the venue.
The IPL 2026 final promises to be a thrilling contest, with both GT and RCB boasting batting and bowling line-ups packed with players in outstanding form. With match-winners on both sides, fans can expect a high-quality battle in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Final: Ahmedabad Weather Forecast
RCB vs GT, IPL 2026 Final Likely Playing XIs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (C), Jitesh Sharma (WK), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jacob Duffy, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam Dar. Impact subs: Romario Shepherd, Suyash Sharma, Kanishk Chouhan, Abhinandan Singh, Venkatesh Iyer
Gujarat Titans: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (C), Jos Buttler (WK), Washington Sundar, Nishant Sindhu, Rahul Tewatia, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna. Impact subs: Glenn Phillips, Anuj Rawat, Kumar Kushagra, Sai Kishore, Kulwant Khejroliya
RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Final Match Details
When: The summit clash will be played on May 31 (Sunday).
Where: The match will be played at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
Start Time: First ball at 7:30 PM IST.
RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Final Live Streaming Details
To watch the live streaming of IPL 2026 Final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans, log on to Jio Hotstar’s website or app. The match can also be watched live on the Star Sports Network.
RCB vs GT: Full Squads For IPL 2026 Final
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Rajat Patidar (C), Jitesh Sharma (WK), Venkatesh Iyer, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam Dar, Philip Salt, Abhinandan Singh, Swapnil Singh, Jordan Cox, Kanishk Chouhan, Jacob Duffy, Richard Gleeson, Vicky Ostwal, Vihaan Malhotra, Mangesh Yadav, Satvik Deswal
Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (C), Jos Buttler (WK), Sai Sudharsan, Washington Sundar, Nishant Sindhu, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Arshad Khan, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Anuj Rawat, Glenn Phillips, Rahul Tewatia, Kulwant Khejroliya, Kumar Kushagra, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Shahrukh Khan, Ishant Sharma, Luke Wood, Ashok Sharma, Connor Esterhuizen, Gurnoor Brar, Manav Suthar, Jayant Yadav
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