The IPL 2026 final is here, with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) set to face the Gujarat Titans (GT) on Sunday, May 31, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Defending champions RCB are ready after defeating the Titans by 92 runs in Qualifier 1 on May 25. Captain Rajat Patidar scored a remarkable 93 runs from 33 balls, helping the team reach 254 for 5. Their bowlers then restricted the Titans to 162 runs.
The Titans secured their spot in the final by beating the Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 in New Chandigarh. Captain Shubman Gill hit a fantastic century, guiding the Titans to chase down 215 runs with ease after keeping the Royals to 214, despite an impressive 96 from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad: Pitch report
The Narendra Modi Stadium is one of the biggest venues in the country, and the atmosphere is expected to be intense for this clash. The pitch is likely to provide a good balance between bat and ball, favoring fast bowlers due to lateral movement, while spinners can expect decent grip and turn. Although the boundaries are larger, a fast outfield allows batters to score quickly.
IPL Stats and Records at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
| Matches Played | 51 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 26 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 25 |
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 23 |
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 28 |
| Matches With No Result | 0 |
| Highest Team Total | 243/5 – PBKS |
| Lowest Team Total | 89 – GT |
| Average First Innings Total | 178 |
| Highest Total Successfully Chased | 204/3 – GT |
GT vs RCB Strategies and Match-ups
RCB and GT have faced each other three times in IPL 2026, with this being their fourth encounter. In their last meeting at this venue, GT won by bowling RCB out for 155 runs and chasing it down despite losing six wickets. Jason Hodler excelled with figures of 2 for 29.
RCB, as defending champions, will be confident, having beaten GT twice this season. They lead the overall head-to-head against the Titans with a score of 5-4 in IPL matches. This final marks RCB’s fifth IPL final and second in a row, showcasing their dominance in both 2025 and 2026.