On 31st May, the stage is set for another thrilling IPL 2026 final between the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. As both teams have performed outstanding in whole season and will face each other for last battle. The clash between this both sides always delivered the thrilling matches and fans also want another IPL Classic final between both teams.
New Look RCB In Hot Form
As after the mega auction in 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru has built the magnificent squad to win the IPL title and they already did it in 2025 final against the Punjab Kings and won their maiden title.
From batting department to bowling, this team have the mix of experienced and young players who play their role according to the situation.
Players like Virat Kohli, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazelwood, Devdutt Padikkal are in hot form with this RCB eyes to win another star on their jersey.
Gujarat Titans Classic Approach
When Gujarat Titan first time featured in the IPL 2022 they have became the champion in their inaugural season under the captainship of Hardik Pandya.
This team does not have the many superstar but they come with the proper strategy against each rival.
Their playing style look old school but they managed to win their most of the matches.
As their consistent top order and the lethal bowling in top form they also want to win another title and try to make the legacy in the biggest franchise tournament in the world.
Head To Head Between RCB and GT
The both teams had face each other 9 times in the IPL history.
RCB have won the 5 times and on the other side GT had managed to win in 4 games.
When this both teams face each other in Qualifier 1, RCB has thrashed the Gujarat titans in that game with the outstanding batting and bowling effort.
So, Gujarat titans looks to turn around things in their favor in IPL final of 2026.
Most Runs in RCB vs GT Matches
| Batter | Innings | Runs | Highest Score |
| Virat Kohli | 9 | 503 | 101 |
| Sai Sudharsan | 7 | 279 | 100 |
| Shubman Gill | 9 | 245 | 104 |
| Rajat Patidar | 6 | 186 | 93* |
| Rahul Tewatia | 6 | 179 | 68 |
Most Wickets In RCB vs GT Matches
| Bowler | Innings | Wickets | Best bowling figures |
| Mohammed Siraj | 8 | 10 | 3/19 |
| Rashid Khan | 9 | 8 | 2/19 |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 4 | 7 | 3/28 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 5 | 5 | 2/39 |
| Jason Holder | 3 | 5 | 2/29 |
Ahmedabad Advantage For GT
The final will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad which is the home ground of the Gujarat titans.
In this year GT have managed to win 5 games out of seven and make their home ground as Fortress.
But the final pressure is also on the side of GT as they are playing final on their home turf.
Although RCB have clinched their maiden title at this same stadium in last year they also want to repeat that history.








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