Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will take on 2022 winners Gujarat Titans (GT) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. RCB, after securing their first IPL title last year, aims to defend their crown for the first time in franchise history. Gujarat Titans, led by Shubman Gill, made a remarkable comeback this season, finishing among the top two teams in the league stage and earning a spot in the final by defeating Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2.
Both teams faced off in Qualifier 1 at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala, where RCB emerged victorious by a significant 92-run margin. As they meet again in the final, RCB seeks to maintain their winning streak and secure a second title, while Gujarat Titans are determined to seek revenge on their home ground.
The final is scheduled for Sunday, May 31, at 7:30 PM IST at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The match will be broadcast on Star Sports channels, with JioHotstar offering live streaming services for viewers to catch the action.
