IPL Final: This veteran cricketer told who is the champion of 2026, who will win the match in GT or RCB. ashwin-backs-rcb-as-favorites-for-ipl-2026-title-despite-gts-home-advantage-narendra-modi-stadium

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RCB vs GT IPL Final: Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin believes that Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) is a strong contender to win the IPL 2026 final. He said that Gujarat Titans (GT) will definitely get the home ground advantage, but RCB team is more balanced and aggressive.

RCB vs GT Final: Ahmedabad (Gujarat) The final of IPL 2026 will be played today between defending champion Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad. The match will start at 7:30 pm. Let us tell you that both the teams have a chance to win the title for the second time. Before the match, former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has predicted who will win the trophy this time.

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Big thing said about RCB

  • Ashwin believes that Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will emerge as the favorite in the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026). Even though Gujarat Titans (GT) have the advantage of their home ground and their record there has also been tremendous.
  • Ashwin praised RCB’s fearless and attacking game. He also praised experienced players like Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Krunal Pandya, who have performed well for the team this season. Ashwin feels that there is only one big thing in GT’s favor, and that is their home ground. Whereas, RCB is a more complete i.e. balanced team.
  • He further said that whether RCB bats first or bowls, it should not step back from its aggressive game. According to Ashwin, this final is in the hands of RCB and they can definitely lose it.

Will RCB win one-sided?

Ashwin said on Jio-Hotstar, “It is true that GT is playing on its home ground, where they have always dominated and used it like a fortress. This will give them a little extra enthusiasm in the final. The style of play of both the teams is completely different. RCB has always taken extra risks. They have some fighters in their team like Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Krunal Pandya, who have shown amazing play this season. GT’s home ground and the conditions there. Their knowledge is the last thing standing between RCB and their second title. It does not matter whether they bat first or bowl first, they are going to win this final. Whatever they do, they should not step back from their aggressive game. While on one hand RCB will try to defend their title, on the other hand Gujarat Titans will want to win their second IPL title after their spectacular win in 2022.

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