The stage is all set for an enthralling final between the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium on May 31. Both teams ended the league stages on 18 points, but RCB went all the way to the final after decimating Gujarat Titans by 92 runs in Qualifier 1. However, Gujarat Titans bounced back strongly to beat Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 and set up another date with the RCB. The winning team would bag a second IPL title and join the club of Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Chennai Super Kings with multiple titles. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) RCB has looked like a complete side in the tournament, and their batting has performed at a consistent rate withVirat Kohli in charge. Their bowlers have stepped up during the tough situations and the way they ripped apart the Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 will give them the edge going into the final. Having already trounced GT in Qualifier 1 by a huge margin, RCB will be brimming with confidence to retain their crown. Gujarat Titans (GT) Gujarat Titans have exhibited a strong comeback through the season and bounced back from the Qualifier 1 humiliation to knock out Rajasthan Royals and seal their spot in the final. An in-form Shubman Gill leads their batting lineup, which also boasts of powerful hitters, and their bowlers can create breakthroughs at crucial times. Playing at home would also give GT the upper hand in their quest for the second IPL trophy. RCB vs GT Match Details RCB vs GT IPL Match Details Match RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Final Date and Time Sunday, May 31st; 7:30 p.m. IST Venue Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad Broadcasting and live streaming TV- Star Sports Network, Live Stream- JioHotstar RCB vs GT Pitch Report The Narendra Modi Stadium has often favoured the batters. The pitch made of red soil usually produces good bounce and carries that enable stroke makers to play their natural game. Targets beyond 210 have often been scored here batting first. Chasing sides have also had a good run because of how true the pitch plays. The fans can expect a thriller in this game. RCB vs GT Weather Report Weather in Ahmedabad should remain clear and no rain is expected in the final. Hot and dry weather conditions should ensure an interrupted full game. Dew might come into play in the second innings of the match and bowling could become tough which can also affect the skipper's choice during the toss. RCB vs GT Head-to-Head Records RCB vs GT head-to-head (in T20s) Match Played 9 Won by Royal Challengers Bengaluru 05 Won by Gujarat Titans 04 Tied 0 No Result 0 RCB vs GT Probable XI Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Venkatesh Iyer, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jacob Duffy, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam Dar (Impact Players - Romario Shepherd, Suyash Sharma, Kanishk Chouhan, Abhinandan Singh, Phil Salt) Gujarat Titans: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill(c), Jos Buttler(w), Nishant Sindhu, Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj (Impact Players: Rahul Tewatia, Glenn Phillips, Anuj Rawat, Kumar Kushagra, Arshad Khan) Players To Watch Out For in the RCB vs GT IPL Match Shubman Gill | GT: Shubman Gill has been GT's most impressive performer this season. The captain has recorded 722 runs in 15 games with a superb average of 48.13 and an electric strike rate of 163.72. Riding high on a century against RR in Qualifier 2, Gill boasts of a remarkable record at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Should Gill manage to get through the powerplay, he could very well end up deciding the fate of the final. Virat Kohli | RCB: King Kohli continues to be the lone batting beacon for RCB. The seasoned opener has notched 600 runs in 15 innings with an average of 50 and a strike rate of 164.38. Virat Kohli has produced a couple of match-winning performances in high-pressure scenarios and will be shouldering the bulk of RCB's responsibility against GT once again in this final encounter. Kagiso Rabada | GT: Kagiso Rabada has proved to be the most economical as well as the most impactful death bowler for GT throughout the IPL. The South African has claimed 28 wickets in 16 encounters this season and is easily the highest wicket-taker in the competition at this point of time. His ability to swing the new ball as well as his brilliant death bowling can come in very handy against the strong RCB batting line-up. Bhuvneshwar Kumar | RCB: Bhuvneshwar Kumar has had an underwhelming yet impactful campaign for RCB. He is their leading wicket-taker and is just behind Rabada in the race for the Purple Cap, having grabbed 26 wickets in 15 games. He has been brilliant in death overs and swing the new ball well. His spell at death could be very important if RCB want to restrict GT. RCB vs GT Toss Prediction Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue In the 3 T20 matches played here, the toss-winning teams have opted to bowl on all three occasions. Advantages of Batting First on This Pitch In the 76 T20 matches played at this venue, it has been recorded that the team batting and bowling first has registered victory in 38 games each. It is worth mentioning that, in the last three matches, the teams bowling first have won all games. RCB vs GT Today's Match Scenario Scenario 1 Toss Winner: GT (opts to bowl first) Power-Play Score: 50-60 RCB Total: 175-190 Match Winner: Gujarat Titans Scenario 2 Toss Winner: RCB (opts to bowl first) Power-Play Score: 55-65 GT Total: 180-200 Match Winner: Gujarat Titans Who will win today's GT vs RR IPL match? Although RCB have the momentum going into the final with that dominant Q1 win, Gujarat Titans look slightly more fancied in this encounter. After falling apart in Q1, GT have quickly put that loss behind, bounced back with a dominant performance against RR in Q2, and will surely enjoy the home advantage at Ahmedabad. Shubman Gill's stunning form with the bat along with GT's mastery of home conditions and Kagiso Rabada's bowling threat gives them a slight edge. Expect a nail-biter but Gujarat Titans have to be considered marginal favorites to lift the IPL 2026 trophy.