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Here we go. It’s all come down to this. The two most consistent teams will contest the IPL 2026 Final, with both Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Gujarat Titans (GT) seeking a second men’s title.

This will be the fourth meeting between the two teams this season. RCB have won two of the three games, including a huge 92-run win in Qualifier 1 at Dharamsala. 

Rajat Patidar (93* runs) with good support from Virat Kohli (43 runs), Krunal Pandya (43 runs), and Devdutt Padikkal (30 runs) helped their side post a total of 254 runs. Then it was the bowlers who sealed the deal for RCB. Jacob Duffy (3 wickets), alongside Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Raskikh Salam Dar, and Krunal Pandya (3 wickets each), broke GT’s back and never allowed them to get going.

RCB’s batting has been in sublime form, with the top four very consistent. Krunal Pandya has also chipped in with match-winning contributions with the bat. Tim David, Jitesh Sharma, and Romario Shepherd follow after Krunal, evidence of how deep their batting is. 

Meanwhile, the Gujarat Titans will be pretty confident as well coming to this match. The game is at their home venue, where they have an excellent record, and they defeated the Royals pretty convincingly in Qualifier 2. Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan were again brilliant with the bat, while the bowlers also delivered.

Gujarat will look to exploit the conditions and bundle out RCB for a chaseable total and then chase it down with their top three doing the bulk of the scoring. The only downside for GT is that their middle order hasn’t stepped up at all this season, and if they lose a couple of early wickets, it could be curtains for them. But their bowlers, particularly Kagiso Rabada, Jason Holder, and Mohammed Siraj, have bowled exceptionally well with the new ball at Ahmedabad. 

The stage is set for what primises to be a thrilling IPL 2026 Final.

IPL 2026 Final Match: RCB vs GT Probable Playing XIIs

Both sides are expected to be unchanged, but Phil Salt, if fit, should play for RCB and Arshad Khan may come back to the XI for GT. 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 1. Venkatesh Iyer, 2. Virat Kohli, 3. Devdutt Padikkal, 4. Rajat Patidar (c), 5. Jitesh Sharma (wk), 6. Tim David, 7. Romario Shepherd, 8. Krunal Pandya, 9. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 10. Rasikh Salam Dar, 11. Josh Hazlewood. 12. Jacob Duffy

Gujarat Titans: 1. Shubman Gill (c), 2. Sai Sudharsan, 3. Jos Buttler (wk), 4.  Washington Sundar, 5. Nishant Sindhu, 6. Jason Holder, 7. Rahul Tewatia, 8. Rashid Khan, 9. Arshad Khan, 10.  Kagiso Rabada, 11. Mohammed Siraj, 12. Prasidh Krishna

Narendra Modi Stadium Ahmedabad Pitch Report and Weather

We’ve seen ample assistance for the bowlers at Ahmedabad this season. The new ball has swung and moved around quite a bit for the pacers with good bounce and carry, and there have been instances where it has been a bit two-paced, especially in the first innings. Pitch number 6 will be used for this game, which is a mixed soil wicket, so expect a high-scoring encounter here with something for the pacers. 

The average first inning score here is 177 runs this season, and teams batting first have won 4 of the 7 matches played till now. Expect teams to chase if they win the toss in this game.

The weather will be clear with no chance of rain. The temperature will be around 32-34 degrees Celsius during the game time. Dew shouldn’t affect the game.

Fantasy Cricket Tips for RCB vs GT: Players to Watch/Key Stats

Top wicketkeeper Picks:  

• Jos Buttler has 507 runs in 15 matches till now with four fifties to his name. Buttler has looked in good touch, and most times he’s got the chance to bat quite late in the innings. He looked in great form in the first Qualifier against RCB and will be a must in your fantasy teams.

Key batter picks: 

• Virat Kohli has four fifties and a century in 15 matches this season. He averages 50 at a strike rate of 164.38 for his 600 runs. Kohli has been super consistent this season, and he’ll be a great C/VC option, especially while chasing.
• Rajat Patidar showcased his class in the last game as he took down the GT bowlers. He will be the key for RCB in the middle overs as he can attack and blast the opposition out of the game. Patidar has 486 runs in 13 innings at an average of 44.18 with five fifties at a strike rate of 196.76. He’s hit 41 sixes so far in IPL 2026.
• Shubman Gill was a class apart in the second Qualifier. He looked in sublime touch and saw his side over the line. Gill is second in the orange cap list with 722 runs, 6 fifties, and a century. Gill will be an ideal C/VC option.
• Sai Sudharsan is another in-form batter this season, and he’s third in the Orange Cap race with 710 runs. He has eight fifties and a century in 15 matches, which means he’s scoring 50+ runs in every second game this season. He has batted exceptionally well at GT’s home venue and will be another excellent C/VC option.

Top all-rounder picks: 

• Jason Holder has 17 wickets in 10 matches. He has picked up wickets in every match and has been a key player for the Titans. Holder will be a key bowler for GT as he can trouble RCB’s batters in the middle overs. His batting form has been poor, but he is still capable with the bat too.
• Krunal Pandya is scoring runs and picking up wickets consistently this season. He has 225 runs and 13 wickets to his name in IPL 2026. Krunal can bat according to the situation at number 5 and will be a must in your fantasy teams.

Key bowler picks: 

• Kagiso Rabada is the highest wicket-taker of this season (till now) with 28 wickets to his name. He has picked up wickets for fun with the new ball and is the main reason for GT’s success with the ball. Rabada against RCB’s top order will be a great battle, and he will be a must in your fantasy teams.
• Bhuvneshwar Kumar has 26 wickets, and he will be RCB’s best bet against GT’s top order. He has dismissed Shubman Gill six times, including a clean bowled in Qualifier 1, and Jos Buttler four times. Bhuvi has been in great rhythm, and you can’t miss out on him in fantasy cricket.

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Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Teams

• Devdutt Padikkal
• Venkatesh Iyer 
• Tim David 
• Rashid Khan
• Washington Sundar

Other Matchups and Facts 

• Head to Head: 9 matches; RCB 5 and GT 4. 
• Virat Kohli vs. Kagiso Rabada (T20s): 79 runs, 4 dismissals in 51 deliveries.
• Virat Kohli vs. Prasidh Krishna (T20s): 69 runs, 3 dismissals in 41 deliveries.
• Devdutt Padikkal vs. Rashid Khan (T20s): 38 runs, 5 dismissals in 41 deliveries.
• Shubman Gill vs. Bhuvneshwar Kumar (T20s): 80 runs, 6 dismissals in 74 deliveries.
• Jos Buttler vs. Bhuvneshwar Kumar (T20s): 75 runs, 4 dismissals in 68 deliveries.

IPL 2026 Final: RCB vs GT Dream11 Prediction Today Match

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IPL 2026 Final: RCB vs GT Match Prediction: Who will win?

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be the favorites to win this game, but they’ll have to bowl well, especially against GT’s top three. The Titans have a great bowling unit and an in-form top 3, and on top of that, they’ll be playing at their home, but they are heavily reliant on their openers and Buttler with the bat, and it might backfire.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru to win this match.

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