Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 grand finale on Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Rajat Patidar’s team lifted its maiden title last year by beating Punjab Kings at the same venue, and they will be keen to defend that crown with another statement performance against GT.
For Gujarat Titans, the stakes are equally high. The franchise entered the league in 2022 and went on to win the trophy in its debut season, and now they are chasing a second IPL title as they reach the summit clash once again.
Quick facts
- Match: IPL 2026 final — Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans
- Date and venue: Sunday, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- RCB backdrop: Maiden title last year by defeating Punjab Kings at this venue
- GT backdrop: Champions in their debut IPL season (2022)
- Rain outlook: Only a 5% chance of precipitation during the match
- Temperature: Around 41°C during the day, dropping to about 30°C after sunset
- Format expectation: A full, uninterrupted 40-over contest
- Reserve day: Monday, June 1
- If washed out again: RCB will be declared champions based on finishing above GT in the points table
Will rain have the final say?
With the entire country waiting for the title match, Ahmedabad’s weather will be a key storyline. Rain is considered highly unlikely to disrupt the summit game, with only a five per cent chance of precipitation during the contest.
Temperatures are expected to be around 41 degrees Celsius through the day and then ease to roughly 30 degrees Celsius after sunset. Those conditions should support a smooth progression of play, keeping the final on track for a full, uninterrupted 40-over encounter.
Narendra Modi Stadium pitch report
The Narendra Modi Stadium surface is expected to offer plenty for batters. The red-soil track typically brings bounce and carry, helping batters play attacking strokes with greater freedom.
The venue has hosted multiple high-scoring matches in the past, and the final between RCB and GT could follow a similar pattern. Early on, pacers may find some help from the new ball, but as the innings develops, batting should become easier.
In terms of tactics, the captain winning the toss may lean towards bowling first, particularly if dew starts to influence conditions later in the evening.
If the final is washed out on Sunday
There is a reserve plan in place for the IPL 2026 final. Unlike the Qualifier 1, Eliminator, and Qualifier 2, the BCCI has scheduled a reserve day for the title match on Monday, June 1.
If the game begins on Sunday but is interrupted due to rain or other delays, it will restart on Monday from the exact point where it stopped—carrying the same ball and score into the continuation.
If there’s a washout again on the reserve day
If the final cannot be completed even on the reserve day, the title will be decided by league standings. In that scenario, RCB will be crowned champions because they finished above GT in the points table.
