RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Final: Can Rajat Patidar defend the title or will Shubman Gill create history?

Setting the stage for the much awaited finale to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, Royal Challengers Bengaluru RCB) will take on Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

With both teams chasing their second IPL title, the clash promises to be a fascinating watch.

GT captain Shubman Gill is eager to clutch his first IPL title as captain and says he does not get burdened by expectations. "Honestly, I don't really get the burden of expectations. There are advantages, there's familiarity when we play here, as we know the wicket, the ground, so, we know what kind of cricket we need to play here to be able to win," Gill said during the pre-final press conference.

RCB captain Rajat Patidar, too, is just a win away from joining MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma as skippers who have defended the IPL title. "Every captain wants to win trophies. But I never change myself because it's important to be yourself. That's what I've focused on. Even if I'm a captain, it doesn't mean I have to do anything different," Patidar said.

In 2025, RCB marched their way to their maiden IPL title under Patidar's leadership.

The Titans entered the final after defeating Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets in Qualifier 2. But the Qualified 1 match played at Dharamsala against RCB was lost by a massive margin of 92 runs.

Whether RCB complete a title defence or GT reclaim the title, cricket fans can expect a fitting end to another memorable IPL season.

When and where to watch IPL 2026 finals:

Viewers can watch the showdown between Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2026 final live on the JioHotstar app. However, on television, Star Sports Network will broadcast the match live.