RCB vs GT Live Score IPL 2026 Final: Defending Champions RCB Battle Mighty Titans for the Crown

⚡ LIVE IPL FINAL UPDATE: Gujarat Titans Win the Toss and Elect to Bowl!

• Toss Result: Shubman Gill has won the toss in Ahmedabad and elected to chase under the floodlights to combat the heavy evening dew factor.
• Match Status: Live Innings 1 under way.
• The Atmosphere: A packed house of 1,32,000 fans at Motera is roaring as Virat Kohli and Phil Salt walk out to open the batting for the defending champions, RCB!

The ultimate destination has arrived! On Sunday, May 31, 2026, the biggest cricketing spectacle on Earth reaches its climax as the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) clash against Shubman Gill’s resilient Gujarat Titans (GT) in the Grand Final of TATA IPL 2026 at the world’s largest cricket stadium—the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Bengaluru stormed into the final by crushing Gujarat by 92 runs in Qualifier 1 behind a ruthless 93 from skipper Rajat Patidar. However, the Titans showed their championship mettle by bouncing back in Qualifier 2, hunting down Rajasthan Royals by 7 wickets to set up this epic blockbuster rematch. Will RCB secure back-to-back trophies, or will Gujarat reclaim the throne on their actual home turf?

1. Ahmedabad Pitch Report & Toss Strategy

The central strip at Motera is world-renowned for its high-scoring threshold and reliable bounce:

• The Batting Paradise: The pitch offers a true, rapid bounce allowing stroke-makers like Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill to clear the ropes easily during the powerplays.
• The Dew Factor: Evening dew heavily impacts this venue during late May. The ball will skid off the surface much quicker in the second innings, making bowling first the absolute undisputed choice at the toss.

2. Head-to-Head Records in IPL 2026

This is the fourth meeting between these two heavyweights this season, with RCB holding a psychological edge:

• Match 34 (Chinnaswamy): RCB won by 5 wickets.
• Match 42 (Ahmedabad): GT won by 4 wickets.
• Qualifier 1 (Dharamshala): RCB won by 92 runs (RCB 254/5 | GT 162).

Key Match Details & Schedules

Match Window

Sun, May 31, 7:30 PM IST

The Venue

Narendra Modi Stadium

Form Leader

Rajat Patidar (93* off 33)

3. Official Final Playing XI (Confirmed at Toss)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):
Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar (C), Venkatesh Iyer, Krunal Pandya, Devdutt Padikkal, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam Dar, Jacob Duffy.

• Impact Players: Tim David, Suyash Sharma, Swapnil Singh, Kanishk Chouhan, Anuj Rawat.

Gujarat Titans (GT):
Shubman Gill (C), B Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (WK), Rahul Tewatia, Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, R Sai Kishore, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Arshad Khan.

• Impact Players: Shahrukh Khan, Manav Suthar, Prasidh Krishna, Mohit Sharma, Sandeep Warrier.

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