RCB vs Gujarat Titans IPL 2026 Final: Pitch Report, Playing 11 and Match Prediction

The stage is set. Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad hosts the IPL 2026 Grand Final tonight between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans. Here is the complete pre-match breakdown.

Pitch Report

Narendra Modi Stadium features both red and black soil pitches that can alter playing conditions significantly. The venue has been a fortress for Gujarat Titans, who have won five of their seven games here in IPL 2026. Historically, this ground favors big scores in the first innings, with dew becoming a factor as the night progresses — making the toss crucial. Cricket365

RCB Probable Playing XI

With Phil Salt sidelined by injury, Virat Kohli takes on the role of anchor and accelerator alongside Venkatesh Iyer at the top of the order. Rajat Patidar, who smashed a record 93* off 33 balls in Qualifier 1, will follow at No. 3. Cricket365

Bowling: Bhuvneshwar Kumar leads with 26 wickets, backed by Josh Hazlewood (13 wickets), Rasikh Salam (16 wickets), and Krunal Pandya (13 wickets) — a varied and disciplined attack. The Federal

GT Probable Playing XI

GT's openers, Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan, have been the most consistent opening pair in the tournament. Their approach of steadily accumulating through the power play while exploding in the middle overs has troubled every bowling attack. The Federal

Gill's Qualifier 2 century against Rajasthan Royals has him entering the Final in supreme touch.

Key Battle: Bhuvneshwar Kumar vs Shubman Gill

RCB's Bhuvneshwar-led attack will need to be at their absolute best against GT's in-form top order. The battle between Bhuvneshwar's swing and control against Gill's aggressive stroke-play could decide which way this Final swings. The Federal

Match Prediction

GT won their only match against RCB this season at Narendra Modi Stadium — their home venue — and have won five of their seven matches here in IPL 2026, making home advantage a significant factor. India Fantasy

However, RCB demolished GT by 92 runs in Qualifier 1 and have four days of rest going into the Final. ESPNcricinfo

Prediction: Slight edge to GT given home ground advantage. But if Kohli fires, RCB can defend their title on any surface.

Match Details:

• Date: May 31, 2026

• Time: 7:30 PM IST

• Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

• Live: JioHotstar