Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) face Gujarat Titans (GT) in the IPL 2026 Final on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, starting at 7:30 PM IST.
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Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
31 May 2026 07:30 PM
The defending champions chase back-to-back titles, while GT play the final at their home ground, the world’s largest cricket stadium. RCB demolished GT by 92 runs in Qualifier 1, but GT bounced back brilliantly with Gill’s century in Q2.
For your Dream11 team, Shubman Gill is the safest captain pick after his majestic Q2 century (104) at his home fortress where he has 1,000+ IPL runs, while Virat Kohli works perfectly as vice-captain as the ultimate big-match player chasing history.
RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Final Match Details
| Match Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | RCB vs GT, IPL 2026 FINAL |
| Date | Sunday, May 31, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad (GT’s Home Ground) |
| Broadcast | Star Sports, JioHotstar |
| RCB Captain | Rajat Patidar |
| GT Captain | Shubman Gill |
| Stakes | IPL 2026 CHAMPION decided tonight |
Our Dream11 Team Recommendation for RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Final
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RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Final Weather Reports
| Weather Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Daytime High | 40°C |
| Match-Time Temp | 33-37°C |
| Humidity | 30-40% |
| Wind Speed | 10-15 km/h |
| Rain Probability | 0% (completely clear; perfect conditions for the Final) |
| Sky Condition | Clear and Sunny |
| Dew Factor | Moderate (evening match; dew present in 2nd innings) |
| Match Interruption Risk | Zero (reserve day June 1 available if needed) |
Pitch Report for Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
| Pitch Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Batting-Friendly (true bounce, consistent carry, black-soil) |
| Avg 1st Innings Score (IPL 2026) | 185-200 runs (from 7 matches at this venue) |
| Boundary Length | Large ground; rewards proper placement and running between wickets |
| 200+ Totals | GT posted 233/3 here in 2023 Q2; 247/2 vs KKR this season |
| Toss Decision | Bowl first (dew in 2nd innings; chasing teams favored under lights) |
| Pace Assist | Good bounce and carry with new ball; true surface rewards good length |
| Spin Assist | Black-soil offers grip; Rashid Khan dominates here; Krunal Pandya key for RCB |
| Dew Effect | Moderate in 2nd innings; spinners lose grip as dew sets in |
Injury Updates
RCB Smashed GT by 92 Runs in Q1: Posted 254 (highest-ever IPL playoff total). Rajat Patidar scored an unbeaten 93 off just 33 balls. GT were shell-shocked. But that was at Dharamsala, not Ahmedabad. The venue change is everything.
GT Bounced Back in Q2: Shubman Gill scored a majestic century (104) to chase down RR’s total. Donovan Ferreira smashed 38 off 11 balls, and Rahul Tewatia sealed the win with a six. GT’s confidence has been restored heading into the home final.
RCB’s 5-Day Rest: Won Q1 on May 26. That gives them 5 full days to prepare for the Final. GT played Q2 on May 29, just 2 days before the Final. Fatigue could be a factor, especially in 40°C Ahmedabad heat.
Final Moved from Bengaluru: Originally scheduled for Chinnaswamy (RCB’s home). BCCI moved it to Ahmedabad, handing GT a massive home advantage. RCB fans will be travelling in numbers, but the 1,32,000-capacity NMS will be predominantly orange and blue.
RCB vs GT Head-to-Head
| Category | RCB | GT |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Won | 5 | 4 |
| Highest Total | 254/5 (Qualifier 1, 2026) | 205/3 (IPL 2026) |
| Lowest Total | 155 (IPL 2026) | 147 (IPL 2026) |
In 11 IPL meetings, RCB hold a narrow 6-5 lead over GT. This season, RCB won Q1 by 92 runs (254 vs 162), while GT won a league-stage match. The 92-run Q1 defeat is the largest GT have ever suffered in any IPL match. The question is: can they turn that scar into motivation at their home ground?
GT’s Ahmedabad record is outstanding. They won the 2022 IPL title at this venue (beating RR by 7 wickets). Gill’s 129 off 60 in the 2023 Q2 here remains legendary. When GT play at Ahmedabad in knockout cricket, they transform into a different team entirely.
Kohli’s IPL Final record: He played in the 2016 final (lost to SRH), 2025 final (won his maiden title). A second consecutive title would cement his legacy as the greatest IPL player of all time. The motivation could not be higher.
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Key Players to Watch in RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Final
| Player | Team | Role | Key Insights & Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill | GT | Batter | Majestic century (104) in Q2 to bring GT back from Q1 humiliation. 1,000+ IPL runs at this venue. 129 off 60 in the 2023 Q2 here. |
| Virat Kohli | RCB | Batter | 478+ runs this season. Won his maiden IPL title in 2025. A second consecutive title would make him the greatest IPL player ever. |
| Rajat Patidar | RCB | Batter | RCB captain who scored 93* off 33 in Q1 (the highest individual score in any IPL playoff). Also scored 112* in the 2022 Eliminator. |
| Kagiso Rabada | GT | Bowler | GT’s premier pace weapon at 145+ kmph. His new-ball swing and death-over yorkers on Ahmedabad’s true surface are lethal. |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | RCB | Bowler | Purple Cap holder (22+ wickets). RCB’s most important player all season. His seam movement on the Ahmedabad surface could be decisive. |
| Jos Buttler | GT | WK-Batter | 3,000+ IPL runs at SR 150+. The ultimate big-match player. Scored key runs in Q2. |
