Royal Challengers Bangalore will be aiming to clinch their second consecutive IPL title as they face off against Gujarat Titans in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. The defending champions secured their maiden title at the same venue last year by defeating Punjab Kings by six runs.
RCB booked their spot in the final by defeating GT in the first Qualifier by a massive 92 runs and now have the opportunity to become the third team to win back-to-back seasons. On the other hand, GT reached the final, their third in five seasons, by overcoming Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets.
The pitch at Ahmedabad has been conducive to a balanced brand of cricket this season, providing assistance to both batters and bowlers. Despite high-scoring games at other venues in the tournament, the 200-run mark was only breached twice in seven matches at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
GT has thrived on this pitch, particularly their bowling strength. They have won five out of seven games here and even defended a total of 168 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the league stage. Key bowlers like Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, and Jason Holder have been instrumental in their success, collectively taking 63 wickets. The opposition’s bowlers, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood, will also be looking forward to bowling at this venue.
Pacers have dominated at Ahmedabad, taking 77 wickets at an average of 22.84 and an economy rate of under nine per over in seven games. Spinners have had limited impact, claiming only 22 wickets. Length deliveries have been the most effective for pacers, accounting for 38 wickets at an economy of 7.86. Published on May 31, 2026.
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