New Delhi, May 30 -- Seventy league matches, three knockout battles and nearly two months of relentless cricket have brought IPL 2026 to its final destination.

Under the lights of the colossal Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru and former champions and home favourites Gujarat Titans will stand one win away from glory, with a title, a legacy and a place in IPL history at stake.

It is a final rich in intrigue and contrasting philosophies. On one side is an RCB outfit that has bulldozed opponents with fearless, high-octane cricket. On the other is a Gujarat Titans side that has thrived on composure, precision and method. Their paths crossed in Qualifier 1, where Bengaluru delivered a...