IPL 2026 Final RCB vs GT: Pitch report, Ahmedabad Stadium key stats

The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is expected to heavily favour the batters in the IPL 2026 final.

The stage is set for a blockbuster IPL 2026 final as defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru are locking horns with Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad today. RCB skipper Rajat Patidar won the toss and invited Shubman Gill-led GT to bat first.

IPL 2026 final RCB vs GT playing 11:

 

RCB playing 11: Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Krunal Pandya, Tim David, Jitesh Sharma, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Jacob Duffy, Rasikh Salam

 

Impact players: Venkatesh Iyer, Kanishk Chohan, Swapnil Singh, Abhinandan Singh, Jordan Cox

 

GT playing 11: Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler, Jason Holder, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Nishant Sindhu, Kagiso Rabada, Arshad Khan, Mohammed Siraj

 

Impact players: Prasidh Krishna, Glenn Phillips, Anuj Rawat, Kumar Kushagra, Sai Kishore 

 

RCB enter the summit clash with momentum firmly on their side after a commanding performance against Gujarat in Qualifier 1. The Bengaluru outfit posted a massive 254-run total before producing a clinical bowling display to secure a 92-run victory. Having won two of their three meetings against the Titans this season,  RCB will take confidence from their recent record. However, they are also aware that their only defeat against Gujarat came at the same venue where the final will be played. A victory would see RCB become only the third franchise in IPL history to successfully defend a maiden championship title.

 

 

Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans arrive in the final after an impressive run chase against Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2. Led by captain Shubman Gill’s outstanding century, the Titans comfortably chased down a challenging 215-run target to book their place in the title decider. Playing their third IPL final in Ahmedabad, Gujarat will be eager to make home advantage count and add a second championship to their trophy cabinet.

 

With both teams boasting explosive batting line-ups and proven match-winners, fans can expect a high-quality contest as the IPL 2026 season reaches its grand finale. 

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Narendra Modi Stadium: Pitch report for RCB vs GT, IPL 2026 Final 

The IPL 2026 final will be played on pitch No. 6 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, with both square boundaries measuring around 66 metres, offering no clear advantage to either side. The mixed red and black soil surface appears flat and even, suggesting good conditions for batting, although it could play slightly slower than expected rather than becoming a run-fest. Spin is unlikely to play a major role, while fast bowlers are expected to continue targeting the 6–8 metre good-length area. Teams winning the toss may prefer to chase, as conditions are expected to improve later in the evening.

 

IPL 2026: RCB win/loss record at Narendra Modi Stadium

 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru have enjoyed mixed results at the Narendra Modi Stadium over the years.They have played 8 matches with a 50-50 record, winning 4 and losing 4 encounters here.

 

IPL 2026: GT win/loss record at Narendra Modi Stadium

 

Gujarat Titans have made the Narendra Modi Stadium a fortress since joining the IPL. The franchise has played 30 matches, winning 18 matches and losing 12 over the years.

 

IPL 2026: RCB vs GT head-to-head at Narendra Modi Stadium

 

RCB and GT have already faced each other twice at the Narendra Modi Stadium this season. Both teams have registered one victory each, setting up an intriguing decider in the IPL 2026 final.

 

What happened in the last IPL match at Narendra Modi Stadium?

 

The last IPL match played at the Narendra Modi Stadium was Qualifier 1 of IPL 2026 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans.

 

RCB produced a dominant performance, posting a massive 254-run total before restricting Gujarat Titans to 162 runs. The defending champions secured a comprehensive 92-run victory to book their place in the final, with their batting unit and bowlers delivering standout performances.

 

Narendra Modi Stadium: Key Stats 

Narendra Modi Stadium key T20 stats
Statistic	Record
Total T20 Matches	18
Matches Won Batting First	12
Matches Won Bowling First	6
Average 1st Innings Score	178
Average 2nd Innings Score	151
Highest Total Recorded	255/5 (20 overs) – India vs New Zealand
Lowest Total Recorded	66/10 (12.1 overs) – New Zealand vs India
Highest Successful Chase	178/3 (17.1 overs) – South Africa vs New Zealand
Lowest Total Defended	107/7 (20 overs) – West Indies Women vs India Women