IPL 2026 Final: Gujarat Titans vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Preview

IPL 2026 Final Matchup

The Gujarat Titans, led by Shubman Gill, are set to face off against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, captained by Rajat Patidar, in the IPL 2026 final on Sunday, May 31. This highly anticipated match will take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, starting at 7:30 PM IST, with the toss scheduled for 7:00 PM IST. RCB, entering the tournament as the reigning champions, is determined to defend their title, while GT, who made a remarkable debut in 2022, is eager to secure their second IPL championship.

As we approach this crucial clash, let's examine the head-to-head statistics between the two teams. Since GT's inception in 2022, they have faced RCB in nine encounters, with RCB holding a slight edge at 5-4. In the first Qualifier of IPL 2026, RCB triumphed over GT, becoming the first team to secure a spot in the final. During the league phase of IPL 2026, the teams met twice; RCB won the first match by five wickets, while GT claimed victory in the second encounter, winning by four wickets.

Top Performers: Runs and Wickets

Most runs and wickets

In terms of individual performances, RCB's Virat Kohli leads the run-scoring charts against GT, amassing 503 runs at an impressive average of 71.85. Following him is Sai Sudharsan, who has scored 279 runs across seven matches. Shubman Gill has faced challenges against RCB, managing only 245 runs in nine matches. Rajat Patidar and Rahul Tewatia follow with 186 and 179 runs, respectively.

On the bowling front, Mohammed Siraj, who has played for both franchises, has taken 10 wickets in 8 matches. He was with RCB from IPL 2018 to 2024 before joining GT in the IPL 2025 mega-auction. Rashid Khan is next with 8 wickets, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who joined RCB in the IPL 2025 auction, has 7 wickets. Both Josh Hazlewood and Jason Holder have contributed with 5 wickets each.