IPL 2026 Final: The thrilling 2026 season of the IPL has now reached its final stage. After more than two months and 73 breathtaking matches, cricket fans have found the two best finalist teams of the season. This year’s grand finale is set to take place between the defending champions, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), and the Gujarat Titans (GT). This title clash will be played on Sunday, May 31, at the magnificent Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, starting at 7:30 PM.
Having defeated the Gujarat Titans by a massive margin of 93 runs in the first Qualifier, RCB’s confidence must currently be sky-high. On the other hand, Gujarat refused to give up; staging a magnificent comeback, they defeated the Rajasthan Royals by 7 wickets in the second Qualifier to secure their ticket to the final.
An interesting fact is that whichever team wins the final this time around will create history by claiming the IPL trophy for the second time.
RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Final Match Details
| Details | Match Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Titans, Final, IPL 2026 |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Date and Time | Sunday, May 31, 2026, 7:30 PM (IST) |
| Live Broadcasting & Streaming Details | Jio Star Network Channels, JioStar (App & Website) |
Narendra Modi Stadium Ahmedabad Pitch Report For IPL Final
The grand final of IPL 2026 will be played at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. So far, 7 matches of IPL 2026 have been played at this stadium, and the pitch has proven to be somewhat helpful for batsmen. The average first-innings score here has stood at 186 so far, which indicates the flat nature of the pitch. Being the final, a thrilling contest is expected.
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RCB vs GT Head-to-Head Records in IPL
| Records | Statistics |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 09 |
| Won by Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 05 |
| Won by Gujarat Titans | 04 |
| No Result/Tie | 00 |
| First Match | April 30, 2022 (Won by GT) |
| Most Recent Match | May 26, 2026 (Won by RCB) |
RCB vs GT Expected Probable Playing XI For Grand Final
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
Venkatesh Iyer, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (Captain), Jitesh Sharma (Wicketkeeper), Krunal Pandya, Jacob Duffy, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Salam Dar
Gujarat Titans (GT)
Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (Captain), Jos Buttler (Wicketkeeper), Nishant Sindhu, Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Sai Kishore
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