RCB vs GT — 31 May 2026 — Match Preview: Pitch Report, Playing XI, Key Players & Prediction

By Cricket Addictor

Published - 30 May 2026, 10:21 AM | Updated - 31 May 2026, 02:55 PM

📍 Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad 🕒 07:30 PM IST Star Sports / JioCinema

RCB vs GT Quick Verdict

Winner: Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Win probability: 54%
Best batter: Virat Kohli
Best bowler: Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Toss strategy: Bowl First
Expected score: 171–195

RCB vs GT Match Preview: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Titans Full Analysis

The IPL 2026 Final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans will be played on Sunday, May 31, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The summit clash is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM local time, with both teams aiming to finish the season by lifting the trophy.

RCB and GT finished the league stage with 18 points. However, RCB claimed the top spot due to their superior net run rate, while GT ended the season in second place. The two sides also met in Qualifier 1, where Bengaluru secured a 92-run victory after posting a massive total of 254.

RCB are chasing their second IPL title after reaching the final in consecutive editions. Gujarat Titans, meanwhile, are aiming to win their second championship after lifting the trophy in their debut season in 2022. With star-studded lineups from both sides, fans can expect a thrilling contest in Ahmedabad

RCB vs GT Match Details: Sunday, May 31, 2026, 07:30 PM IST, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad — Live Streaming

Match: RCB vs GT, Final
Series: IPL
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Time: 07:30 PM IST
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Live streaming: Jio Hotstar
TV: Star Sports Network

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RCB vs GT Toss Update & Impact: Toss Decision and Match Advantage

The toss could play an important role, although conditions are expected to remain relatively consistent throughout the evening.

Captains may prefer to bowl first to gain clarity on the target in a high-pressure final. Teams batting first and posting 190-plus totals have also achieved strong results at this venue.

Likely toss call: Bowl first
Par score (1st inns): 171–195

Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Titans Fixture Snapshot

Date	Match	Result
31 May 2026	RCB vs GT	Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 5 wickets
26 May 2026	RCB vs GT	Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 92 runs

Why RCB vs GT Match Matters in IPL 2026 Points Table

League positions and stats for both teams in this match. Numbers match the full IPL points table.

IPL 2026

N/R

PTS

Net RR

Last 5 Matches

Royal Challengers Bangalore

0.783

Opponent	Description	Date
Sunrisers Hyderabad (Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 6 wickets)	Match 1	28 Mar 2026
Chennai Super Kings (Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 43 runs)	Match 11	5 Apr 2026
Rajasthan Royals (RR won by 6 wickets)	Match 16	10 Apr 2026
Mumbai Indians (Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 18 runs)	Match 20	12 Apr 2026
Lucknow Super Giants (Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 5 wickets)	Match 23	15 Apr 2026
Delhi Capitals (DC won by 6 wickets)	Match 26	18 Apr 2026
Gujarat Titans (Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 5 wickets)	Match 34	24 Apr 2026
Delhi Capitals (Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 9 wickets)	Match 39	27 Apr 2026
Gujarat Titans (GT won by 4 wickets)	Match 42	30 Apr 2026
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG won by 9 runs (DLS method))	Match 50	7 May 2026
Mumbai Indians (Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 2 wickets)	Match 54	10 May 2026
Kolkata Knight Riders (Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 6 wickets)	Match 57	13 May 2026
Punjab Kings (Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 23 runs)	Match 61	17 May 2026
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH won by 55 runs)	Match 67	22 May 2026
Gujarat Titans (Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 92 runs)	Qualifier 1	26 May 2026
Gujarat Titans (Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 5 wickets)	Final	31 May 2026

Gujarat Titans

0.695

Opponent	Description	Date
Punjab Kings (PBKS won by 3 wickets)	Match 4	31 Mar 2026
Rajasthan Royals (RR won by 6 runs)	Match 9	4 Apr 2026
Delhi Capitals (GT won by 1 run)	Match 14	8 Apr 2026
Lucknow Super Giants (GT won by 7 wickets)	Match 19	12 Apr 2026
Kolkata Knight Riders (GT won by 5 wickets)	Match 25	17 Apr 2026
Mumbai Indians (MI won by 99 runs)	Match 30	20 Apr 2026
Royal Challengers Bangalore (Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 5 wickets)	Match 34	24 Apr 2026
Chennai Super Kings (GT won by 8 wickets)	Match 37	26 Apr 2026
Royal Challengers Bangalore (GT won by 4 wickets)	Match 42	30 Apr 2026
Punjab Kings (GT won by 4 wickets)	Match 46	3 May 2026
Rajasthan Royals (GT won by 77 runs)	Match 52	9 May 2026
Sunrisers Hyderabad (GT won by 82 runs)	Match 56	12 May 2026
Sunrisers Hyderabad	Match 56	12 May 2026
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR won by 29 runs)	Match 60	16 May 2026
Chennai Super Kings (GT won by 89 runs)	Match 66	21 May 2026
Royal Challengers Bangalore (Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 92 runs)	Qualifier 1	26 May 2026
Rajasthan Royals (GT won by 7 wickets)	Qualifier 2	29 May 2026
Royal Challengers Bangalore (Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 5 wickets)	Final	31 May 2026

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Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Titans Qualification & Match Impact

Championship Impact

This is the IPL 2026 Final, with the winner set to lift the trophy and be crowned champions of the tournament.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru are aiming to win back-to-back IPL titles after ending their 18-year wait for a championship in 2025. Another victory would strengthen their position as one of the strongest teams in the tournament.

Gujarat Titans, meanwhile, are looking to win their second IPL title after previously lifting the trophy in 2022. The Titans have remained one of the most consistent franchises in recent seasons.

RCB vs GT Head-to-Head Record: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Titans Stats

RCB WINS 6

Total matches: 10

GT WINS 4

Team totals in IPL when these two have met:

RCB totals

High 254

Low 152

GT totals

High 205

Low 147

Last meeting (31 May 2026)

RCB 161 v GT 155

RCB won

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans have faced each other nine times in IPL history. RCB hold a slight edge in the rivalry with five wins, while GT have won four matches.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru have won three of the last five meetings between the teams. In IPL 2026, the sides met three times. RCB won by five wickets in the league stage and then registered a dominant 92-run victory in Qualifier 1, while GT claimed a four-wicket win in the other league-stage encounter.

Before that, Gujarat Titans defeated RCB by eight wickets in IPL 2025. In IPL 2024, Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans by nine wickets.

RCB vs GT Team Form: Recent Performance of Royal Challengers Bangalore & Gujarat Titans

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will enter the final in excellent form, having won four of their last five matches. Their only defeat during this period came against Sunrisers Hyderabad. RCB defeated Gujarat Titans by 92 runs in Qualifier 1 to secure a direct place in the final.

Gujarat Titans have also won four of their last five matches. After suffering a heavy loss to RCB in Qualifier 1, they bounced back with an impressive seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2.

The two teams have met three times in IPL 2026, with Bengaluru winning twice and Gujarat winning once. RCB's dominant victory in Qualifier 1 will give them confidence, but GT have already shown they can recover quickly from setbacks.

RCB — last 5 (completed)

Date	Match	Result
31 May 2026	RCB vs GT	Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 5 wickets
26 May 2026	RCB vs GT	Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 92 runs
22 May 2026	SRH vs RCB	Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 55 runs
17 May 2026	PBKS vs RCB	Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 23 runs
13 May 2026	RCB vs KKR	Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 6 wickets

GT — last 5 (completed)

Date	Match	Result
31 May 2026	RCB vs GT	Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 5 wickets
29 May 2026	GT vs RR	Gujarat Titans won by 7 wickets
26 May 2026	RCB vs GT	Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 92 runs
21 May 2026	GT vs CSK	Gujarat Titans won by 89 runs
16 May 2026	KKR vs GT	Kolkata Knight Riders won by 29 runs

RCB vs GT Player Stats: Top Performers and Key Numbers

Top Player Stats

(Based on recent match performances)

Shubman Gill GT

732 Runs

Sai Sudharsan GT

722 Runs

Virat Kohli RCB

675 Runs

Jos Buttler GT

526 Runs

Rajat Patidar RCB

501 Runs

Devdutt Padikkal RCB

464 Runs

Arshad Khan GT

209.09 SR

Venkatesh Iyer RCB

206.06 SR

Rajat Patidar RCB

192.69 SR

Tim David RCB

181.16 SR

Phil Salt RCB

168.33 SR

Virat Kohli RCB

167.83 SR

Kagiso Rabada GT

29 Wkts

Bhuvneshwar Kumar RCB

28 Wkts

Rashid Khan GT

21 Wkts

Mohammed Siraj GT

19 Wkts

Jason Holder GT

17 Wkts

Rasikh Salam RCB

15 Wkts

Jason Holder GT

7.67 Econ

Bhuvneshwar Kumar RCB

7.95 Econ

Krunal Pandya RCB

8.45 Econ

Mohammed Siraj GT

9.06 Econ

Rashid Khan GT

9.13 Econ

Washington Sundar GT

9.23 Econ

RCB vs GT Key Players to Watch Today

RCB

RCB vs GT Key Battles: Player Matchups That Could Decide the Game

Virat Kohli vs Kagiso Rabada

Virat Kohli has scored 600 runs this season and remains RCB's key batter. Kagiso Rabada leads the wicket charts with 28 wickets and will look to trouble Kohli with pace and bounce early on.

Shubman Gill vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Shubman Gill has enjoyed a superb campaign, scoring 722 runs. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has taken 26 wickets this season and will aim to use his swing and accuracy to dismiss Gill in the powerplay.

Sai Sudharsan vs Josh Hazlewood

Sai Sudharsan has scored 710 runs and played a major role in GT's success. Josh Hazlewood's disciplined line and extra bounce could pose a tough challenge in the opening overs.

RCB vs GT Weather Report: Ahmedabad Weather Forecast for Today's Match

Weather

haze

Temp

30.0°C

Humidity

62%

Wind

5.75 km/h

Clouds

20%

Weather impact

Ahmedabad is expected to witness hot and dry conditions during the final. The temperature is likely to remain between 39°C and 33°C during match hours, with humidity from around 40% to nearly 60%.

There is no significant chance of rain, with precipitation forecasts remaining at 0% throughout the match. Winds of around 13-15 km/h are expected, which could offer limited assistance to fast bowlers with the new ball. Dew is unlikely to be a major factor.

RCB vs GT Pitch Report: Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Analysis & Stats

Narendra Modi Stadium Boundary Dimensions: Square and Straight Length

73 M square boundary and 82 M straight boundary.

73 M 82 M

Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Pitch and conditions often shift through the innings; check the full pitch report for trends.

The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad has generally provided balanced conditions this season. Batters who spend time at the crease have been rewarded, while fast bowlers have found some assistance with the new ball.

The average first-innings score in the seven IPL 2026 matches played at this venue is approximately 186 runs. Teams have crossed the 200-run mark on multiple occasions, including Gujarat Titans' 229/4. However, a lower total, such as 168, has also been defended. Batting-first teams won four out of seven matches.

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Venue pitch

Based on last 5 completed T20 matches at Narendra Modi Stadium.

Narendra Modi Stadium Average Score and Wickets in T20 Matches

Narendra Modi Stadium · T20

Average score & wickets

5 matches

174

Avg score

Avg wickets

Narendra Modi Stadium Score Distribution: Low, Medium and High Totals

Score distribution (1st innings)

0 4 1

< 140 140-180 > 180

Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Behaviour: Batting vs Bowling Analysis

Pitch Batting Friendly Par 162 - 186 Confidence Medium

Batting-friendly 1 Bowling-friendly 0 Neutral 4

Narendra Modi Stadium Toss Analysis: Batting First vs Chasing Advantage

Teams batting first have scored noticeably better.

Narendra Modi Stadium Records: Highest, Lowest and Defended Scores

Narendra Modi Stadium · T20

Scoring records

229

Highest team score

Lowest team score

168

Lowest score defended

Narendra Modi Stadium 1st vs 2nd Innings Stats: Batting and Chasing Analysis

Per innings: average team score, total fours/sixes in that innings (averaged across matches), and wickets. Based on the last 5 completed T20 matches at Narendra Modi Stadium.

1st Innings 2nd Innings

174 Avg score 142

17 Total 4s (avg) 13

7 Total 6s (avg) 7

7 Wickets (avg) 7

1st Innings vs 2nd Innings Analysis

The recent T20 data shows that Narendra Modi Stadium is a high-scoring venue, especially in the first innings with an average score of 201. Batters enjoy good conditions early on, as reflected by higher boundary counts (17 fours and 11 sixes on average).

In contrast, the second innings sees a dip in scoring, with the average dropping to 173, indicating that chasing can be slightly challenging. The number of boundaries also reduces, suggesting tougher batting conditions later in the game.

Wickets are slightly higher in the second innings (7 on average), which points to increased assistance for bowlers as the match progresses. Overall, teams may prefer to bat first and put up a strong total

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RCB vs GT Playing XI: Predicted Lineups and Team News

RCB

Bench

RCB

RCB vs GT Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Tips, Captain & Vice-Captain Picks

Batting impact player: Batting Impact Player: Tim David (RCB) / Rahul Tewatia (GT)

Bowling impact player: Bowling Impact Player: Jacob Duffy (RCB) / Sai Kishore (GT)

RCB vs GT Match Scenarios: How Royal Challengers Bangalore or Gujarat Titans Can Win

Win Probability

RCB 59%

GT 41%

Calculated from: Last 5 matches form (win%), venue win trend, H2H wins ratio, batting proxy (high score), and bowling proxy (low score pressure).

Bat First

GT Advantage

Chase

RCB Advantage

1st Innings Range: 162 - 186

RCB vs GT Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today's IPL Match?

Royal Challengers Bengaluru enter the final with a slight advantage. The Rajat Patidar-led side have had a five-day break since their last match, giving them extra time to recover and prepare. Gujarat Titans, meanwhile, will benefit from playing at their home venue in Ahmedabad.

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