RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Final Toss (Source: AP)
The stage is set for the biggest match of the season as defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) take on Gujarat Titans (GT) in the IPL 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
With both teams chasing their second IPL title, fans can expect a thrilling contest between two of the best sides of the tournament.
RCB, led by Rajat Patidar, have enjoyed another impressive season and are now just one win away from retaining their championship.
RCB finally ended its long wait for an IPL trophy last year and will now look to create history by winning back-to-back titles.
On the other side, Gujarat Titans, led by Shubman Gill, will be appearing in their third IPL final in five years. Gill has been in outstanding form throughout the tournament and remains the crucial player for Gujarat.
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So, as the excitement is at an all-time high for the RCB vs GT match, in this article, let's take a look at the toss update and the playing XI of Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans.
RCB vs GT IPL Final 2026: Toss Update
Talking about the toss, two captains - Rajat Patidar (RCB) and Shubman Gill (GT) are in the middle for the toss.
RCB captain, Rajat Patidar, has won the toss and decided to bowl first.
RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Final: Playing XIs
Let's take a look at the playing XI's for Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans:
Gujarat Titans Playing XI : Shubman Gill (c), B Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Nishant Sindhu, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Arshad Khan, Mohammed Siraj
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing XI : Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Krunal Pandya, Tim David, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam, Jacob Duffy
Looking at the changes for RCB and GT -
It is important to note that RCB are fielding the same XI and have made no changes. On the other hand, GT have made one change: Arshad Khan comes in for Sai Kishore.
RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Final: Captains Thoughts
Shubman Gill (Gujarat Titans Captain): "[Would you have fielded first as well?] No! We would have batted first, honestly. Looks like a good wicket. It is the final game, so let's put some runs on the board and put them under some pressure.
Typical wicket, third match we are playing here. There could be some movement for the fast bowlers in the first three overs.
Feeling fresh, and we are ready.
Definitely one of the biggest stadiums in the world.
[Team changes?] One change. Arshad (Khan) comes back in place of Sai (Kishore)."
Rajat Patidar (Royal Challengers Bengaluru Captain): "[Toss decision] We will bowl first. [Thoughts on the surface] It is pretty good wicket, I think ball will come on nicely onto the bat. I don't think it will change too much in 40 overs, so we will try to get them early as possible.
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[On playing a final] A lot of memories of last year. It was in 2025, it is 2026 now. We have to do our best to win this game.
RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Final: Impact Subs
Gujarat Titans: Prasidh Krishna, Glenn Phillips, Anuj Rawat, Kumar Kushagra, Sai Kishore
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Venkatesh Iyer, Kanishk Chouhan, Swapnil Singh, Abhinandan Singh, Jordan Cox
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