Royal Challengers Bengaluru are currently dominant against Gujarat Titans in the highly-anticipated IPL 2026 Final at the Narendra Modi Stadium. After winning the toss, RCB elected to bowl first and have successfully put GT under immense pressure. RCB vs GT head-to-head IPL: Last 5 matches, records at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru and Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Both sides have recorded wins in alternate matches since 2025, with RCB clinching the latest tie.
- GT have been stronger in Bengaluru, but RCB have managed an away win in Ahmedabad.
RCB vs GT head-to-head: Key stats and venue records in IPL
The highly competitive Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs. Gujarat Titans short but fierce rivalry leads them to the IPL 2026 final at Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday, May 31.
Entering the season with each side winning three games, given that GT joined the league in 2022; RCB pulled ahead with their IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 victory over GT, winning the game by 92 runs at HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala on May 26.
The clashes between the two teams have seen high-scoring games, with some excellent contributions coming from players such as Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill, who even scored a century once in Bengaluru. GT holds a slight advantage when playing at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, whereas RCB have performed well in some games away from home.
RCB vs GT: Last 5 match head-to-head results
1. RCB vs GT (May 26, 2026)
RCB: 254/5 (20 overs)
GT: 162/10 (19.3 overs)
Result: RCB won by 92 runs.
2. GT vs RCB (April 30, 2026)
RCB: 155/10 (19.2 overs)
GT: 158/6 (15.5 overs)
Result: GT won by 4 wickets (with 25 balls remaining).
3. RCB vs GT (April 24, 2026)
GT: 205/3 (20 overs)
RCB: 206/5 (18.5 overs)
Result: RCB won by 7 wickets (with 7 balls remaining).
4. RCB vs GT (April 2, 2025)
RCB: 169/8 (20 overs)
GT: 170/2 (17.5 overs)
Result: GT won by 8 wickets (with 13 balls remaining).
5. RCB vs GT (May 4, 2024)
GT: 147/10 (19.3 overs)
RCB: 152/6 (13.4 overs)
Result: RCB won by 4 wickets (with 38 balls remaining).
RCB vs GT: Head-to-head record in IPL
Even in a brief span, the clash between RCB and GT has emerged as an elite contest, fueled by excellent top-order performances and chasing under pressure.
Both teams are nearly on equal footing at 5-4, and the IPL 2026 is set to be highly competitive, with the tide shifting on the basis of prevailing circumstances and form.
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCB | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 55.56% |
| GT | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 44.44% |
RCB vs GT: Head-to-head record at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
Gujarat Titans have won two matches at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, including the 2023 triumph when they chased down a total of 197 runs as Gill scored 104* off 52 balls.
After winning at home in this fixture in IPL 2024, RCB fought back with the 5-wicket win in the most recent encounter here despite a century by GT’s Sai Sudarshan as Virat Kohli and Devdut Padikkal led the charge for the hosts.
| Team | Mat | Won | Lost | No result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCB | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| GT | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
RCB vs GT: Head-to-head record at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
With the fixture played twice at Narendra Modi Stadium so far, barring the upcoming IPL 2026 final, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans have won once each here.
RCB picked up a nine-wicket victory as they chased 200 in just 16 overs, powered by Will Jacks’ 41-ball century in 2024; but GT returned the favour as they restricted the defending champions for 155 runs before chasing down the total within 16 overs.
| Team | Mat | Won | Lost | No result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCB | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| GT | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Match Status & Live Score
- Gujarat Titans (GT): 99/5 after 14.1 overs.
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): Yet to bat.
- Current Run Rate (CRR): 6.99 runs per over.
- Match Position: RCB holds an 86.2% winning probability given the disciplined bowling performance. []
Key Performances (In-Progress)
- Josh Hazlewood (RCB): Leading the bowling attack with 2 wickets for 15 runs in 2.1 overs.
- Nishant Sindhu (GT): Fought back slightly with 20 runs off 18 balls before the current phase.
- Arshad Khan (GT): Provided a brief spark hitting 2 sixes for his 15 runs off just 6 deliveries. []
IPL 2026 Head-to-Head Record
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Jordan Cox took Washington Sundar’s catch in the 10th over but was ruled out by third umpire.
- Jason Holder earlier took Rajat Patidar’s catch in the league stage, which the third umpire had given out.
Fans rage after Jordan Cox catch ruled not out in IPL 2026 final as they recall Jason Holder’s catch of Rajat Patidar
Jacon Duffy was on the verge of picking up GT’s fourth wicket in the 10th over of the IPL 2026 final as Washington Sundar tried to hit a short ball but nicked it up in the air. Jordan Cox came running and took the catch and the RCB players started celebrating.
However, after a replay check of the catch, the third umpire ruled out the wicket as he opined that Cox’s fingers were not underneath properly and the ball had touched the surface. The decision enraged RCB fans as they recalled Jason Holder’s catch of Rajat Patidar on April 30 in a league stage clash at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. After Holder took a clean catch of the RCB captain, the ball touched the surface of the ground as the all-rounder tried to get up from the ground, but the third umpire in that match gave it out.
RCB fans furiously reacted on social media after Duffy’s wicket was ruled. They wrote:
Why was Jason Holder’s catch of Rajat Patidar given out?
According to MCC law’s ‘Appeals and Dismissals’, 33.3, “The act of making a catch shall start from the time when the ball first comes into contact with a fielder’s person and shall end when a fielder obtains complete control over both the ball and his/her own movement.”
The TV replay of the catch showed that after Holder took the catch, as he tried to get off the ground, some part of the ball touched the surface. However, the umpires were of the view that the West Indian was in full control of his body while trying to get up.
The Cricket News Opinion: RCB on the verge of winning consecutive IPL titles as GT batting crumble
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are now very close to winning their second consecutive IPL title as the Gujarat Titans batting lineup crumbled under pressure in the all-important game.
Josh Hazlewood and Rasik Salam starred with the ball for the defending champions as they lost five wickets before even putting up 100 runs on the board. It is unlikely that GT would up a massive total on the board and the star-studded RCB batting lineups are expected chase down the total comfortably in Ahmedabad. Most IPL titles won by a player: Full list of players with the most IPL trophies ft. MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Rohit Sharma and Ambati Rayudu lead all players with six IPL titles each.
KEY MATCH DETAILS:
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
Lowest scores defended in all T20 cricket at Narendra Modi stadium, Ahmedabad: Full list of records including IPL and T20Is
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is one of the iconic cricket grounds in India.
- It can hold a massive 132,000 fans.
RCB vs GT live score, toss winner, winning probability, result and highlights from IPL 2026 Final match
KEY MATCH DETAILS:
- Toss result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru opt to bowl
- Live Telecast: JioHotstar (India), No Broadcast (Pakistan), CricLife Max, StarzPlay (UAE), Willow TV, Fubo, Willow TV app, Sling TV (USA & Canada)
- Umpires & Match officials: KN Ananthapadmanabhan, Nitin Menon (on-field umpires), Jayaraman Madanagopal (Third Umpire), Virender Sharma (Fourth Umpire), Javagal Srinath (Match referee)
- Match result: RCB won by 5 wickets
- Player of the Match: Virat Kohli
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans live match Scorecard
RCB vs GT IPL 2026
Hello everyone, and welcome to the live blog for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans Final clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
RCB innings: 145/5 (16 overs)
- RCB favourites to win consecutive IPL titles after an excellent bowling performance.
- RCB seems to be in a hurry to win their second IPL title as Kohli and Iyer are off to a flying start.
- GT bowlers pick two wickets but Kohli is still going strongly.
- GT are back in the match as they pick up two more wickets. Kohli, however, is still at the crease.
- Kohli rises to the occasion and scores a brilliant half-century.
- Kohli and RCB are closer than ever to their second consecutive IPL title.
- That’s all from Ahmedabad as Kohli’s half-century guides RCB to their second consecutive IPL title.
GT innings: 155/8 (20 overs)
- Colossal moment in the game! Shubman Gill is dismissed for 10 by Hazlewood. He gets a top edge, and Rajat Patidar takes a good catch.
- A brilliant bit of bowling from Bhuvi brings an end to Sai Sudharsan’s innings. Digging it in short and wide of off-stump at 138.6 kph, the batsman tries to pull, but a top edge forces him to depart.
- Sindhu’s charge down the wicket backfires, and he has to make the long walk back. He lost his footing and his shape completely, resulting in a mistimed shot that picked out Padikkal perfectly on the boundary.
- Washington survives a scare! A sharp, short delivery aimed at middle and leg forces a hurried pull shot, resulting in a towering top-edge. Jordan Cox charges in from deep fine leg and dives forward, seemingly pouching the catch, but his fingers split apart, allowing the ball to kiss the grass.
- Buttler has to go! Krunal anticipates Buttler’s charge and darts a wide, 114 kph yorker. The ball beats the bat, pinning Buttler in line with his back knee. GT are in deep trouble.
- Wickets keep tumbling as Arshad Khan now bites the dust. Hazlewood is brought back for a second spell, and the Aussie does the damage.
- GT lose Tewatia for just seven! The hosts have been reduced to 115/6 in 16 overs, and Jason Holder must produce the fireworks to get his team to a respectable total.
- Sundar reaches his 50 in 37 balls and GT post 155/8 in their 20 overs.
Toss result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru have won the toss and have opted to field
RCB vs GT: Win Probability
| Team | Win percentage |
|---|---|
| RCB | 100% |
| GT | 0% |
Ahmedabad weather update: Chances of rain interrupting play
Let’s take a look at the hourly temperatures and the probability of rainfall in Ahmedabad on Friday.
- 6:00 PM: 40°C (40% chance of rain)
- 7:00 PM: 39°C (40% chance of rain)
- 8:00 PM: 37°C (40% chance of rain)
- 9:00 PM: 35°C (40% chance of rain)
- 10:00 PM: 34°C (40% chance of rain)
- 11:00 PM: 32°C (40% chance of rain)
Complete history of every Final match in IPL
| Year | Match | Venue | Winner |
| 2008 | RR vs CSK | Navi Mumbai | RR |
| 2009 | Deccan Chargers vs RCB | Johannesburg | Deccan Chargers |
| 2010 | CSK vs MI | Navi Mumbai | CSK |
| 2011 | CSK vs RCB | Chennai | CSK |
| 2012 | CSK v KKR | Chennai | KKR |
| 2013 | MI vs CSK | Kolkata | MI |
| 2014 | KXIP v KKR | Kolkata | KKR |
| 2015 | MI v CSK | Bengaluru | MI |
| 2016 | SRH vs RCB | Bengaluru | SRH |
| 2017 | MI vs RPS | Hyderabad | MI |
| 2018 | CSK vs SRH | Mumbai | CSK |
| 2019 | MI vs CSK | Hyderabad | MI |
| 2020 | DC v MI | Dubai | MI |
| 2021 | CSK v KKR | Dubai | CSK |
| 2022 | GT v RR | Ahmedabad | GT |
| 2023 | GT v CSK | Ahmedabad | CSK |
| 2024 | SRH v KKR | Chennai | KKR |
| 2025 | RCB v PBKS | Ahmedabad | RCB |
| 2026 | GT vs RCB | Ahmedabad | RCB |
RCB vs GT: Predicted playing XI
GT predicted playing XI: Shubman Gill (capt), B Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Jason Holder, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Nishant Sindhu, Kagiso Rabada, Arshad Khan, Mohammed Siraj
The two teams have faced off three times earlier this season, with RCB holding the upper hand:
- A short circuit in the GT team bus left players stranded after the IPL final.
- Mohammed Siraj, Ishant Sharma and GT players had to sit on the streets.
However, the good news is that not a single team member and the support staff were harmed in the incident and the situation was later brought under control. Mohammed Siraj shares update on player’s condition after short circuit scare team bus suffered a malfunction, the players and the coaching staff were evacuated on the street as smoke started to enter the bus.
GT’s star fast bowler Mohammed Siraj later shared an image of the players, including Ishant Sharma and himself, sitting on the street, while the bus was undergoing repair.
On his Instagram story, Siraj posted a photo and wrote in the caption, “Breakdown”.
GT team bus suffers short circuit scare after IPL 2026 final defeat to RCB
Gujarat Titans’ night went from bad to worse on Sunday as their team bus suffered a short circuit hours after their defeat in the IPL 2026 final against RCB at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
GT’s performance in the final was below par as their much-famed batting lineup crumbled under pressure and they managed to put up a low score of just 155 runs on the board. Riding on Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 75, RCB then comfortably chased down the total in the 19th over to clinch their second consecutive IPL title. GT have now lost their second final after their defeat against CSK in 2023.
After the final was over, as GT players were returning to the team hotel on the team bus, the vehicle reportedly suffered a short circuit, according to PTI. The report added that smoke started to spread inside the bus, which led to a panic evacuation of the players on the street.
| Date | Venue | Winner | Margin / Notable Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 April 2026 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium | RCB | Won by 5 wickets; Virat Kohli named Player of the Match. |
| 30 April 2026 | Narendra Modi Stadium | GT | Won by 4 wickets; Jason Holder named Player of the Match. |
| 26 May 2026 | HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala | RCB | Won by 92 runs (Playoffs); Rajat Patidar starred. |
The Cricket News Opinion: An impressive campaign ended in a nightmare
GT experienced an impressive campaign in the IPL 2026 season as they finished runners-up on net run rate in the league stage, behind league leaders RCB.
GT recorded nine wins in 14 matches, which include a five-match winning streak in the middle, which catapulted them to the top half of the league table after a difficult start initially.
In the playoffs, they lost to RCB in Qualifier 1 but bounced back with a convincing win over RR in Qualifier 2. However, RCB proved to their bogey side in this season as they lost their third game in a row against Rajat Patidar’s side and settled for the silver medal.
