AHMEDABAD — The IPL 2026 final will be held in Ahmedabad on Sunday between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Royal Challengers Bengaluru are the defending champions and aim to win their second consecutive IPL title.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's batting approach during the 2026 season has been consistently attacking, regardless of pitch conditions or opposition tactics. They have posted 200-plus totals more frequently than any other team in the tournament. Their lineup includes Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Tim David, Rajat Patidar, Phil Salt, and Venkatesh Iyer. Patidar, the team’s captain, has contributed to stability over the last two IPL seasons.
Gujarat Titans’ batting in 2026 has heavily depended on Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, and Jos Buttler. Gill scored 722 runs at a strike rate of 163, Sudharsan accumulated 710 runs at a strike rate of 159, and Buttler added 507 runs at a strike rate of 157. The Titans’ opening pair has typically scored at a run rate slightly above nine runs per over during the powerplay.
The two teams have faced each other nine times in IPL history, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru winning five matches and Gujarat Titans winning four. In IPL 2026, they met three times, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru winning two and Gujarat Titans claiming one victory—at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Gujarat Titans won five of their seven home matches at the Narendra Modi Stadium during the 2026 season. The venue hosted Gujarat’s 2022 IPL title win over Rajasthan Royals in their debut season and their loss to Chennai Super Kings in the 2023 final. Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Punjab Kings at the same stadium to claim their first IPL title in the previous season.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s bowling attack in 2026 has been led by Rasikh Salam, who took 16 wickets, and Josh Hazlewood, with 13 wickets. Krunal Pandya contributed 13 wickets and provided runs lower down the order.