The IPL 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium sees Royal Challengers Bengaluru taking on Gujarat Titans.
Toss update
Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the toss and opted to bowl first in the high-pressure final.
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Playing XIs and key matchups
RCB field a strong batting-heavy lineup featuring Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (captain), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, and Venkatesh Iyer. Their bowling attack includes Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jacob Duffy, Rasikh Salam Dar, and Krunal Pandya as a key all-round option. Impact substitutes like Romario Shepherd and Suyash Sharma give them flexibility.
Gujarat Titans are led by Shubman Gill and feature a powerful top order with Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler. Their middle order includes Washington Sundar, Nishant Sindhu, and Jason Holder, while their bowling strength lies in Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, and Rashid Khan.
Pitch report
The match is being played on a mixed-soil surface at Ahmedabad. The pitch has previously produced both low and high scores, but recent trends suggest batting-friendly conditions with an average first-innings total around 200+. Teams batting first have also had a slight edge historically at this venue.
Match outlook
RCB’s strength lies in their deep batting lineup and proven chasing ability in pressure games this season. GT, however, rely heavily on their top order but counter with a stronger, more experienced bowling attack.
If GT strike early, they can control the game. If RCB’s batting settles, the chase could tilt heavily in their favour.
