Ahmedabad: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will look to complete a remarkable title defence when they face Gujarat Titans (GT) in the IPL 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Having already defeated GT convincingly in Qualifier 1, RCB will aim to register a second victory over the Titans within a week and lift their second IPL trophy.

After a long and competitive season featuring 73 matches, the two strongest and most balanced teams have emerged as finalists. While Gujarat Titans suffered a heavy 92-run loss against RCB in Qualifier 1, they bounced back impressively in Qualifier 2. Captain Shubman Gill led the charge with a brilliant century, helping GT secure a place in the final and sending a clear message that they remain a formidable opponent, especially at their home venue.

RCB vs GT Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played: 9
• RCB Wins: 5
• GT Wins: 4

RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Final Predicted Playing XIs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Predicted XI:
Venkatesh Iyer, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (captain), Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jacob Duffy, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam Dar.

Gujarat Titans Predicted XI:
Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (captain), Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), Nishant Sindhu, Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.

Full Squads

Gujarat Titans Squad:
Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Nishant Sindhu, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Arshad Khan, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Anuj Rawat, Glenn Phillips, Rahul Tewatia, Kulwant Khejroliya, Kumar Kushagra, R Sai Kishore, Shahrukh Khan, Ishant Sharma, Luke Wood, Ashok Sharma, Connor Esterhuizen, Gurnoor Brar, Manav Suthar and Jayant Yadav.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad:
Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Venkatesh Iyer, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Salam Dar, Jordan Cox, Abhinandan Singh, Swapnil Singh, Kanishk Chouhan, Philip Salt, Vicky Ostwal, Vihaan Malhotra, Mangesh Yadav, Satvik Deswal, Richard Gleeson and Jacob Duffy.

Ahmedabad Weather Forecast for IPL 2026 Final

The weather in Ahmedabad is expected to remain hot but largely favourable for cricket on May 31. According to AccuWeather, there is little likelihood of rain interrupting the IPL final. Daytime temperatures could climb to around 41°C, while evening temperatures are expected to stay above 30°C, creating challenging conditions for players.

Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report

The Narendra Modi Stadium pitch is expected to favour batters in the IPL 2026 final. The surface, which contains a higher proportion of red soil, generally offers consistent bounce and allows stroke-makers to play freely. Unlike black-soil wickets that can slow down as the match progresses, the red-soil track is likely to provide better pace and carry, making it ideal for a high-scoring encounter.

RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Final Live Streaming and Telecast

Cricket fans can watch the RCB vs GT IPL 2026 final live on the JioHotstar streaming platform in India. The match will also be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network channels.

With two of the tournament’s best-performing teams set to clash for the title, the IPL 2026 final promises an exciting contest between RCB’s balanced lineup and GT’s home advantage in Ahmedabad. DeshGujarat