Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on the Gujarat Titans in the Grand Final of IPL 2026 on Sunday (May 31). The defending champions, RCB, marched straight
into the summit clash following a record-breaking 92-run demolition of GT in Qualifier 1, fuelled by an unbeaten 93 off 33 balls by skipper Rajat Patidar.
Meanwhile, GT took the longer route, bouncing back in Qualifier 2 where captain Shubman Gill outshined teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi with a blistering knock of 104 runs off 53 balls to eliminate the Rajasthan Royals and book their ticket to Ahmedabad.
The winner of this blockbuster clash lifts the coveted IPL trophy. RCB are aiming to secure back-to-back titles and cement a modern dynasty, relying on their explosive batting depth, Virat Kohli's consistency, and a highly disciplined bowling unit. Conversely, GT, playing at their massive home ground, will be seeking sweet revenge for their Qualifier 1 humiliation, leaning on their fierce pace attack headed by Rabada and Gill's crucial resurgence to counter the Bengaluru powerhouse.
RCB vs GT Match Schedule
Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) vs Gujarat Titans (GT)
Date and Time: May 31, 2026 | 7:30 P.M. IST
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Captains: Rajat Patidar (RCB), Shubman Gill (GT)
RCB vs GT H2H Stats
The history between these two sides has been fiercely competitive, but RCB recently broke the deadlock with their massive victory in Dharamshala during Qualifier 1. Overall, they have faced each other 9 times in the IPL.
Match: 9
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): 5
Gujarat Titans (GT): 4
Tie/NR: 0
RCB vs GT Probable Playing XI
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): Virat Kohli, Venkatesh Iyer, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (C), Krunal Pandya, Tim David, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Rasikh Salam Dar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Jacob Duffy.
Gujarat Titans (GT): Shubman Gill (C), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (WK), Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Sai Kishore.
RCB vs GT Prediction: Who will Win Match Today?
This is the ultimate clash between the sheer, merciless dominance of RCB and the resilient precision of the Gujarat Titans. Both franchises enter the Final with immense firepower, but RCB holds a massive psychological advantage heading into this match after outclassing GT in all departments earlier this week.
Their batting attack looks virtually unstoppable, with Rajat Patidar playing the innings of his life in the playoffs and Virat Kohli consistently setting high-intensity foundations. Furthermore, their bowling unit led by Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jacob Duffy has proven it can dismantle GT's top order clinically under pressure.
While GT has the crucial advantage of playing at their home venue, the Narendra Modi Stadium, Shubman Gill has found form at exactly the right time to guide his team past RR and their bowling attack led by current Purple Cap holder Kagiso Rabada look to displace the top order of RCB's lineup. RCB's current momentum is terrifying. The defending champions look incredibly hungry, perfectly balanced, and extremely sharp in the field, giving them the definitive edge to overcome the Titans once more.
Match Prediction: Royal Challengers Bengaluru to win this match and the IPL 2026 title.
