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The stage is set for a blockbuster IPL 2026 final as Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans are set to lock horns for the trophy at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, May 31. Ahead of the title clash, many must be excited to see the Virat Kohli versus Shubman Gill battle.
It will be interesting to see who will be the hero for his team in the summit clash in Ahmedabad. One is the biggest superstar of Indian cricket and the heartbeat of RCB. The other is India's rising captain and Gujarat Titans' biggest match-winner. With both teams just one win away from the title, the performances of Kohli and Gill could decide who lifts the IPL trophy.
However, Gill will have the upper hand in this battle, as he knows the Narendra Modi Stadium better than Kohli, and even the Gujarat Titans captain has much better numbers than the RCB icon at this venue.
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Shubman Gill - Complete IPL Stats At Narendra Modi Stadium
Shubman Gill has a really excellent record at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad in both IPL and international cricket. Across the 31 IPL innings at the venue, the Gujarat Titans captain piled up a massive 1374 runs at an impressive average of 49.07 and a strike rate of almost 163.
Gill has also smashed three centuries and seven fifties at the Narendra Modi Stadium, and he has never been dismissed for a duck at this venue. The stylish batter has also smoked 132 boundaries and 54 sixes in Ahmedabad to prove that Narendra Modi Stadium is his favorite scoring fortress.
Virat Kohli—Complete IPL Stats At Narendra Modi Stadium
Virat Kohli thrives under pressure and loves the big stage, and he would love to play a key role in the IPL 2026 final for the RCB. However, the dashing right-hander may not have played as many matches in Ahmedabad as Gill, but his numbers remain impressive.
Kohli has scored 290 runs in eight innings at the Narendra Modi Stadium at an average of 48.33 and a strike rate of nearly 135. He has also hammered two half-centuries at the venue, with the highest score being an unbeaten 70.
The RCB superstar has also been in remarkable form this season, scoring 600+ runs so far, and has played a massive role in helping his side reach another IPL final.
Shubman Gill vs Rajat Patidar - Who will shine in the IPL 2026 Final?
The IPL 2026 final will also feature an interesting captaincy battle between Shubman Gill and Rajat Patidar. Gill has led the Gujarat Titans brilliantly this season and has been their biggest performer with the bat. He has led from the front and delivered whenever his team needed him the most.
The Gujarat Titans skipper has already scored 722 runs in 16 matches and is among the top players to win the Orange Cap this season. Gill is coming into the title clash with huge confidence after hammering a brilliant century against Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 to take his team into the final.
Meanwhile, Rajat Patidar has been enjoying a breakthrough season both as captain and batter. The RCB skipper has scored 486 runs at an incredible strike rate of over 196 and has impressed everyone with his calm leadership. He is also coming into the summit clash after an unbeaten 93 off just 33 balls against the GT in the Qualifier 1 in Dharamshala.
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Speaking about the captaincy, Shubman Gill has impressed as a captain by staying calm under pressure. He makes smart decisions and carefully plans every move during the game.
On the other hand, Patidar has handled a star-studded squad brilliantly and guided the team through difficult moments. The RCB captain is likely to shine brighter in the IPL 2026 final because of his fearless batting and understanding of GT's bowling attack.
