New Delhi, May 31 -- The IPL 2026 final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Gujarat Titans (GT) in Ahmedabad is just a few hours away, with the match scheduled to start at 7.30 pm IST.

The Rajat Patidar-led side are looking to defend the IPL title that they won in 2025 after they defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS). Gujarat Titans, on the other hand, haven't won the IPL since 2022, and should they win tonight, it will be their second IPL title as well.

Both Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans finished in the top two of the IPL 2026 standings, and both the teams ended with 18 points.

RCB, though, were the table-toppers after they had a superior Net Run Rate (NRR) when compared to that of Gujarat Titans (RCB had an NRR of +...