Published on: May 30, 2026 11:05 am IST | Updated on: May 30, 2026 11:12 am IST
After two months of grueling action, the Tata IPL 2026 has reached its final juncture. We are all set for an epic final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, which will witness an imperious clash between two former champions: the reigning champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and the 2022 champions, Gujarat Titans. Both teams are chasing their second IPL title and will be looking to achieve this feat on a fine Sunday night in Ahmedabad. It’s 2-1 in favor of RCB this season, but can GT make it 2-2 at the end of Sunday night? Get ready for an intense battle between two quality champion sides. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the Final match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026), RCB vs GT, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
The Royal Challengers have had the upper hand over GT this season as they have won 2 games and lost only 1. However, what will work in GT’s favor is that their only win over RCB this season came at this very venue, making them a formidable force in this fixture. The Titans should have the winning probability meter slightly tilting in their favor as the home advantage should be a massive factor for them. Therefore, we are expecting a second IPL title for the Gujarat Titans. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the Final match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026), RCB vs GT, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
RCB: 46% win chance GT: 54% win chance
Fresh off a brilliant 43 balls 100 in the second qualifier against the Rajasthan Royals, GT skipper is in brilliant nick. He has a score to settle against RCB after what happened in the last meeting between these two sides. Expect Gill to have a massive impact.
Another season for the Tamil Nadu southpaw with 700+ runs. B Sai has been the pillar of consistency yet again for GT and will be a crucial cog at the top. He has amassed 710 runs from 16 innings so far with a hundred and 8 fifties to his name. He and Gill are GT's partners in crime at the top.
The RCB batter has amassed 600 runs so far this season from 15 innings striking at 164.38. He scored a 43 in the last meeting between the two sides in the first qualifier and will look to contribute more in this game.
Fresh off his highest score this season, RCB skipper has scored 486 runs so far from 13 innings at a berserk strike rate of 197. After a brilliant 93* in the game against GT in qualifier 2, expect Patidar to have another impact in the all-important final.
Check out our prediction for the RCB vs GT Indian Premier League 2026 Final.
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are eyeing a back-to-back IPL title win. They waited for 18 long years to get their hands on their first-ever IPL title last season, and now they stand on the verge of winning the same two years in a row. After topping the points table with 9 wins and 5 losses from 14 games, RCB made their way into the finals after decimating this very opposition, i.e., the Gujarat Titans, in the first qualifier.
Skipper Rajat Patidar led the charge with the bat with a scintillating unbeaten 93, whereas Jacob Duffy, Rasikh Salam Dar, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar broke the back of Gujarat’s chase, as they faced a daunting target of 255. After putting up a dominant show in Dharamsala in the first qualifier, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be stoked to take down the Gujarat Titans yet again, but this time for the biggest prize, i.e., the IPL 2026 title.
With the bat, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Devdutt Padikkal, and Tim David will be the ones sharing the responsibility, whereas with the ball, the leader of the pack, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, will lead the way and will get fine support from Josh Hazlewood and Rasikh Salam Dar. Expect RCB to come all guns blazing in their pursuit of a second IPL title.
The Gujarat Titans are on the brink of another historic moment as they prepare to contest the IPL 2026 Final at their fortress, the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Having lifted their maiden IPL trophy in 2022 under Hardik Pandya, also on home soil, the Titans now have a golden chance to repeat that triumph and reclaim their dominance.
After falling short against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Qualifier 1 at Dharamsala, Gujarat will be eager to avenge that defeat and make RCB pay when it matters most. The home advantage, coupled with the electric Ahmedabad crowd, could play a decisive role in fueling their comeback.
Led by Shubman Gill, the Titans boast a balanced lineup with explosive batting and a disciplined bowling attack. Their ability to handle pressure in knockout games has been a hallmark of their success since debuting in 2022. With redemption and glory on the line, the Gujarat Titans will be determined to script another fairytale finish, this time in front of their roaring home fans. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 9 RCB won: 5 GT won: 4 No Result: 0
After a win in the first qualifier over the Titans, the Royal Challengers have now pipped their counterparts in the head-to-head race. RCB have now won 5 games, whereas GT has 4 wins to their name.
How will the two teams, i.e., the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans, fare in the Final of Tata IPL 2026? Let’s take a look.
Shubman Gill (C), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (WK), Washington Sundar, Nishant Sindhu, Rahul Tewatia, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan/Ravi Sai Kishore, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj IMPACT SUB: Prasidh Krishna
Philip Salt/Romario Shepherd, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (C), Tim David, Venkatesh Iyer, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Dar Salam, Jacob Duffy IMPACT SUB: Devdutt Padikkal
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the final of the Indian Premier League 2026 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
RCB loves chasing scores, whereas GT doesn’t mind setting the same. However, in the pressure of a final, batting first is always a preferred option, as there’s no additional pressure on the team batting first, unlike when chasing, where the pressure mounts ball after ball. Therefore, batting first in a final is something both skippers should consider.
The online live streaming of the IPL 2026 final match between the Gujarat Titans and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take place live on the JioHotstar App. TV viewers can watch the match live on the Star Sports 1, 2, and 3 HD and non-HD channels.
Playing a final at home is something the Gujarat Titans would have been craving for ever since they made their way into the playoffs. They have a score to settle against RCB, who humiliated them in the first qualifier at Dharamsala. GT got the better of RCB during the group stage at this very venue and once again will hope to get past them in this all-important final. Therefore, as per our prediction, the Gujarat Titans are expected to win the IPL 2026 Final, RCB vs GT.
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