The final of the Indian Premier League in 2026 is more or less confirmed and will take place in the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 31. This game will see the clash of two teams, namely, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans, and it can definitely become a very intense one. There is no doubt that the main players during this game will be Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill. They are probably the best batters of their teams in this season and they have shown some excellent results already. It goes without saying that their performance will play a very important role in the outcome of this game. Shubman Gill Enjoys a Strong Run in Ahmedabad It is almost fair to say that Shubman Gill has found his comfort zone at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Being the captain of Gujarat Titans, he has scored 1374 runs in 31 IPL innings played at this stadium. His batting average exceeds 49 and his strike rate is around 163 which is obviously a lethal combination. Not only that, Gill has also managed to score three centuries along with seven half-centuries at the stadium. Moreover, what is worth mentioning here is that he has never been out on a duck at Ahmedabad, which makes it an extremely valuable record to have. The skills of Gill to accelerate and stay at the crease for a long time have benefited Gujarat multiple times throughout the tournament. Besides that, his century in Qualifier 2 against Rajasthan Royals is enough to give Gujarat the edge as they come into the final in full flow. The final being at their home stadium, Gujarat can hope for one more big knock from the captain of the side. Virat Kohli Ready for Yet Another Big Stage Virat Kohli might not have the same number of Ahmedabad innings as Gill, but his track record at the Narendra Modi Stadium is still quite solid. The RCB batter has made 290 runs in eight innings there, at an average of 48.33. At this venue, Kohli has struck two half-centuries. His highest score remains an unbeaten 70 , and he has again been one of the better run-makers in IPL 2026, scoring more than 600 runs across the campaign. Even with years in his legs, Kohli has often shown up when it matters most. RCB supporters will be expecting him to steer the batting, and also guide the team toward its first IPL title. Also Read | IPL 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans Final T20 Match Prediction - Who will win today's match between RCB vs GT? Captaincy Faceoff Gill vs Patidar This final will also carry a captain vs captain kind of storyline between Shubman Gill and Rajat Patidar. Gill has led Gujarat Titans with real calm and confidence this season. Along with that leadership role, he’s also been the team’s top scorer, 722 runs in 16 matches. That steady output from the top-order has mattered a lot, including for Gujarat reaching this final. Meanwhile, Rajat Patidar has had a season people won’t forget quickly. The RCB captain has scored 486 runs at a strike rate above 196. He also delivered a huge unbeaten 93 against Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1. Patidar has handled pressure without losing his tempo, even with a group packed with experienced players around him. And because he understands how Gujarat’s bowlers operate, that insight could become a big advantage for RCB in this title clash. The Final Might Come Down to the Star Bats Both sides have talent everywhere, still, the chances are that the final result could be shaped by what Kohli, Gill and Patidar do on the day. Gill holds the edge of playing at a venue where he’s done very well before. Kohli brings huge experience, and he’s been in fine touch throughout IPL 2026. Patidar too has shown he can turn a game quickly, because his batting style is aggressive when he needs to strike. With the IPL trophy hanging there, fans can expect a tense contest between two strong units in Ahmedabad. Whichever team manages pressure better on the big day , will most likely lift the IPL 2026 championship.