IPL Final Match 31 May: Will RCB be able to win the IPL trophy for the second consecutive time or will Shubman Gill’s GT become the new champion? Why in this title match, defending champion Royal Challenger Bangalore is considered to have a slightly heavier edge than Gujarat Titans? How much can be scored today between the turning pitch of Ahmedabad and the dangerous bowlers of both the teams?
IPL 2026 Final Match Today: Cricket fans, take heart. The great battle of runs and wickets that has been going on for the last two months has now reached its final point. Today is the final match of IPL 2026. The field is ready, the players are in form and the shining trophy is also ready. Today at 7:30 pm, last year’s champions Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are going to face in-form Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Both the teams are eyeing their second title. While Bengaluru ended its drought last year, Gujarat won in its first entry in 2022. Whoever wins tonight will write history. Let us know every detail of this final match…
RCB vs GT: Journey from league stage to final
Bengaluru and Gujarat have proved to be the strongest teams this season. On the points table, both had equal 18-18 points, but due to better run rate, RCB remained at number-1 and GT at number-2. Bengaluru had booked the ticket for the final by directly defeating Gujarat in Qualifier-1. Gujarat did not lose courage and defeated Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier-2 and entered the final again. Captain Shubman Gill has given an open warning to Bengaluru by scoring a stormy century in just 47 balls in the last match.
GT vs RCB: Who has the upper hand?
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
The biggest strength of Bengaluru is its dangerous bowling pair of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood, who have given away sixes to the opponents this season. Virat Kohli’s experience in batting and Venkatesh Iyer’s aggressive start are giving strength to the team. Captain Rajat Patidar himself is leading the team from the front. Due to the presence of finishers like Tim David and Krunal Pandya in the middle order, Bengaluru seems to have the upper hand.
Gujarat Titans (GT)
Gujarat’s batting revolves entirely around Shubman Gill and Sai Sudarshan. This pair has made the target of more than 200 look very easy many times this year. However, compared to Bengaluru, their middle order looks a little weak on paper. But in bowling, the combination of Kagiso Rabada, Mohammad Siraj and Rashid Khan has the power to destroy any batting lineup.
RCB vs GT Pitch Report: The secret of the batsmen or the trap of the bowlers?
The same pitch is being used for today’s final, on which both the teams have faced each other earlier this season. The ball may come to the pitch a little late and the bounce may be a little uneven. Spin bowlers are expected to get good turn here. Considering this, today’s match can also become a low-scoring thriller, where there will be a fight for every run.
RCB vs GT Playing XI: Probable playing 11 of both the teams
RCB Probable Playing XI
Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (captain), Venkatesh Iyer, Krunal Pandya, Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Rasik Salaam Dar.
GT Probable Playing XI
Shubman Gill (captain), Sai Sudarshan, Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), Washington Sundar, Nishant Sandhu, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj.