Ahmedabad, May 31 -- Gujarat Titans' preparations for the IPL 2026 final suffered an unexpected setback after severe weather conditions delayed the team's arrival in Ahmedabad, leaving them with less than 24 hours to gear up for Sunday's title clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).

The Titans, who secured their place in the final with a victory over Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 on Friday, were scheduled to fly from Chandigarh on Saturday afternoon via a chartered flight, according to ESPNcricinfo.

However, heavy rain and stormy conditions across north-western India, particularly in Punjab, disrupted airport operations and delayed multiple departures from Chandigarh.

As a result, the Gujarat Titans reached Ahmedabad only ar...