The Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru meet today, May 31, 2026 [1], for the IPL 2026 final in Ahmedabad.
The match represents a high-stakes clash between two of the league's most prominent figures, Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli, as they compete for the championship title.
The teams will face each other at the Narendra Modi Stadium [2]. The matchup features a contrast in momentum and historical pursuit. For the Gujarat Titans, the path to the final was paved by Shubman Gill, who scored 100 runs in the semi-final [3]. The Titans are looking to add to their trophy cabinet, having previously won a single IPL title in 2022 [4].
Royal Challengers Bengaluru enters the contest with Virat Kohli aiming for both the championship trophy and the Orange Cap [5]. The match also highlights the role of Josh Hazlewood, who maintains an unbeaten record across five T20 finals [6].
Both franchises have advanced through the tournament to reach this stage. The final serves as the culmination of the 2026 season, pitting the Titans' recent semi-final dominance against the consistency of the Bengaluru squad. The event is expected to draw a massive crowd to the Ahmedabad venue — one of the largest stadiums in the world — to witness the resolution of the season's title race.
“Shubman Gill scored 100 runs in the semi-final”
This final pits a team with a recent championship pedigree against a franchise seeking its first major IPL breakthrough. The outcome will not only determine the 2026 champion but will further define the legacies of Gill and Kohli as premier leaders in the T20 format.
