The stage is set for an epic blockbuster conclusion to the Indian Premier League 2026 as the defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), prepare to square off against Gujarat Titans (GT).
Led by Rajat Patidar, an aggressive and fearless RCB side is on the brink of making history by chasing their second consecutive title. Standing in their way is Shubman Gill’s rock-solid Gujarat Titans, looking to reclaim the throne they last held in 2022 on their ultimate home turf.
The Road to the Final
Both teams have had an exceptional tournament, finishing locked at 18 points each at the top of the league stage. Here is how they paved their way to the grand finale:
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (1st in League Stage): Defending their maiden 2025 crown, RCB played high-risk, fearless cricket, consistently breaching the 200-run mark. They secured the top spot courtesy of a superior Net Run Rate (+0.783). In Qualifier 1, they soundly thrashed GT by 92 runs in Dharamshala to become the first team to enter the final.
- Gujarat Titans (2nd in League Stage): Displaying incredible resilience and balance, GT matched RCB game-for-game in the league stage with 9 wins. After stumbling against RCB in Qualifier 1, they showed their championship mettle in Qualifier 2, comprehensively defeating Rajasthan Royals by 7 wickets to set up this mouth-watering rematch.
Final Match Schedule
| Match Component | Details |
| Fixture | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans (Match 74) |
| Date | Sunday, May 31, 2026 |
| Time | 07:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India |
| Captains | Rajat Patidar (RCB) & Shubman Gill (GT) |
