Ananya Lohia , Ahmedabad - Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the toss and opted to bowl first against Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. RCB captain Rajat Patidar chose to chase in the high-pressure title clash as Bengaluru eye their second IPL crown.

The grand finale promises a blockbuster showdown between two of the tournament’s most dominant sides. Gujarat Titans, led by Shubman Gill, will rely on their explosive batting unit to post a commanding total in front of their home supporters. With players like Gill, Sai Sudharsan and Rashid Khan in the lineup, GT will look to seize early momentum and put RCB under pressure. On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bengaluru enter the final with confidence soaring after a convincing victory over Gujarat in Qualifier 1. The spotlight will once again be on Virat Kohli, whose form throughout the season has played a massive role in RCB’s impressive campaign. Bengaluru’s bowling attack, featuring Mohammed Siraj and Josh Hazlewood, will aim to strike early and restrict the Titans on a batting-friendly Ahmedabad surface.

With two power-packed teams battling for glory, fans can expect an intense contest filled with high drama, star performances and pressure moments in the biggest game of IPL 2026.

As the race for the IPL trophy reaches its climax, RCB will hope their decision to bowl first proves decisive, while Gujarat Titans aim to rise to the occasion and deliver another memorable final performance.