Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the toss and opted to bowl first in the IPL 2026 final against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, a choice that left both captains feeling comfortable about the conditions. RCB leader Rajat Patidar said he expects the pitch to play steadily across the 40 overs, with the ball coming onto the bat nicely, but without meaningful change as the match progresses. \u201cWe\u2019ll bowl first. It\u2019s a pretty good wicket. The ball will come nicely on the bat, but to be honest, it will not change in the 40 overs. So we\u2019ll try to get them early as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n
Patidar\u2019s call highlighted RCB\u2019s belief in their pursuit game. The defending champions have chased down multiple daunting totals this season and head into the title match with one of the tournament\u2019s most substantial batting groups. Their confidence in batting deep into the innings is set against a Gujarat Titans side that, despite losing the toss, seemed equally prepared for the scenario.<\/p>\n
Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill acknowledged that if his team had won the toss, they too would have chosen to bat first. He pointed to the fact that this venue can offer early assistance, noting that the opening spell matters. \u201cWe would have batted first. Typical wicket, third match we are playing here. There could be some movement for the fast bowlers in the first three overs.\u201d Gill\u2019s comments reflected the shared logic behind the toss outcome: RCB were happy to chase on what they believe will be a consistent batting surface, while GT were content to set a target on a track that has repeatedly supported big scores.<\/p>\n
The final is set to be played on Mixed-Soil Pitch No. 6, a wicket that has already hosted high-scoring encounters and is expected to deliver another batting-friendly contest in the title decider. With that in mind, the match is poised to reward both sides\u2019 ability to accelerate at the right moments.<\/p>\n
Gill also confirmed a single alteration to Gujarat Titans\u2019 lineup, with Arshad Khan coming in for Sai Kishore. \u201cWe\u2019ve got one change. Arshad comes in for Sai.\u201d Meanwhile, Patidar named an unchanged XI for RCB and underlined the need to focus on the present rather than get carried away by last year\u2019s memories at the same ground. \u201cA lot of memories last year, but I think it was in 2025. It\u2019s 2026. We have to do our best to win this match.\u201d<\/p>\n
With a batting-friendly wicket, two well-set teams, and captains who appeared satisfied with how the toss played out, the IPL 2026 final in Ahmedabad is ready to deliver a high-stakes showdown between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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