India, May 31 -- Gujarat Titans will enter the IPL 2026 final in Ahmedabad with the crowd, the geography and the comfort of familiarity behind them. Virender Sehwag, however, does not believe that automatically gives them the edge against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Speaking on Cricbuzz's final preview show, Virender Sehwag called the title clash a "straight 50-50" contest and explained why GT's home-ground factor may not work the way it usually does in league matches.

"The kind of cricket that RCB are playing, and have been playing, has been quite exceptional. According to me, it is a straight 50-50," Sehwag said.

That assessment carries weight because the final is being played at the Narendra Modi Stadium, GT's home venue. In no...