The TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is finally coming to an end with match no.74, as it is the final of the tournament, where the reigning champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will be taking on the Gujarat Titans (GT) at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. This is a reverse fixture of Qualifier 1 of the tournament.
The final will be played at the venue where RCB won their maiden trophy last year, beating the Punjab Kings (PBKS). Krunal Pandya was the player of the match in the final. The fans will come in large numbers to support their favourite team as they enjoy another and the final game of the tournament tonight, creating a sensational atmosphere.
IPL 2026 Final: RCB vs GT Preview
Rajat Patidar and his boys will be pumped up and have more time to think, as they were the first team to qualify for the finals after beating the Titans in the Qualifier 1. RCB have been in sensational form and played like champions throughout the tournament, and will look to defend the trophy tonight and become the third team to do so after CSK and MI.
The Titans have had their problems outside the ground as they were stuck and were late to arrive at Ahmedabad due to natural calamities in New Chandigarh. However, Shubman Gill has led the side from the front in a knockout match, scoring a century while chasing a total of 200+. The team also enjoys playing in Ahmedabad and will win their second title at home.
The RCB vs GT clash has always been exciting to watch as both teams play a fearless brand of cricket and have the best balance in their side with sensational powerhouses in the batting and bowling departments. The fans will enjoy every bit and piece of the contest between the bat and ball tonight.
The pitch for the RCB vs GT will be pitch no. 6, where previously these two sides have played in a low-scoring thriller, in which GT won the game by four wickets. It is expected to be a black soil pitch where the bowlers will also get some assistance, but dew will be a crucial factor, keeping the captains guessing for the toss.
IPL 2026 Final: RCB vs GT Toss Report Today
Royal Challengers Bengaluru/Gujarat Titans won the toss and opted to field/bat first.
RCB Playing XI vs GT Today IPL 2026 Final
Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar(c), Devdutt Padikkal, Jitesh Sharma(w), Venkatesh Iyer, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rasikh Salam Dar, Jacob Duffy, Josh Hazlewood
GT Playing XI vs RCB Today IPL 2026 Final
Shubman Gill(c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler(w), Nishant Sindhu, Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, R Sai Kishore, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
RCB vs GT Impact Players Today IPL 2026 Final
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Impact Players: Romario Shepherd, Kanishk Chouhan, Suyash Sharma, Abhinandan Singh, Jordan Cox
Gujarat Titans Impact Player: Kumar Kushagra, Glenn Phillips, Rahul Tewatia, Anuj Rawat, Kulwant Khejroliya
Also Read: RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Final pitch report: Gujarat official reveals what to expect in Ahmedabad
