The Gujarat Titans are set to face RCB in the IPL 2026 final. With an impressive season behind them, the Titans have combined skill, strategy, and determination, making them a formidable team under Shubman Gill’s leadership.
Shubman Gill led from the front in Qualifier 2 against Rajasthan Royals, scoring a brilliant century to secure an incredible win. His calm temperament, sharp batting, and tactical awareness ensured Gujarat Titans booked their place in the final with ease.
As Gujarat Titans prepare to meet RCB in the ultimate clash, all eyes will be on Gill. Over the years, he has produced notable performances against RCB. As Gill meets RCB in the final, let’s take a look at his record against them in IPL ahead of the big final.
Shubman Gill's Record vs RCB in IPL
Criterion
Data
Matches
17
Balls faced
281
Runs scored
395
Dismissals
14
Average
28.21
Strike-Rate
140.56
50s/100s
0/1
4s
33
6s
18
As evident from the stats above, Gill has played 17 IPL matches against RCB, scoring 395 runs at an average of 28.21 and a strike-rate of 140.56. His tally includes one century, highlighting his ability to produce impactful knocks.
Notably, eight of the 17 appearances vs RCB came for KKR, where Gill scored 150 runs at an average of 25 without registering a fifty. For Gujarat Titans, Gill has accumulated 245 runs in nine matches so far at 30.63 average, including a century.
Shubman Gill's Best Performance Against RCB
Shubman Gill’s best performance against RCB came in the IPL 2023 last league game at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Chasing 198, Gujarat Titans relied on their captain to anchor the innings and guide the team.
RCB had posted a challenging 197, thanks to a brilliant century from Virat Kohli. Facing a strong total, Gill played a composed yet aggressive innings, pacing the chase perfectly while keeping wickets in hand and targeting the RCB bowlers strategically.
Gill scored an unbeaten 104 off just 52 balls, steering Gujarat Titans to a comfortable six-wicket win. This remains his only fifty-plus score against RCB and stands out as his best-ever IPL performance against RCB.
Shubman Gill's Record vs RCB In IPL Playoffs
Shubman Gill boasts a remarkable IPL playoffs record and is the second-highest run-scorer in the history of the knockout stages. Across 13 playoff matches, Gill has amassed 581 runs at an average of 48.41 and a strike-rate of 149.74.
The Gujarat Titans captain has also registered two centuries and one half-century in IPL playoffs. One of those hundreds came in his most recent outing, where he produced a match-winning knock against Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2.
Criterion
Data
Matches
2
Runs
31
Average
15.5
Table- Shubman Gill IPL playoffs record vs RCB
However, Gill's record against RCB in IPL playoffs has been modest so far. In two appearances, he has scored 31 runs at an average of 15.5. Despite that, his overall playoff pedigree remains exceptional, and he will be eager to improve those numbers in the IPL 2026 final.
Shubman Gill's Record vs RCB at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Gujarat Titans will take on RCB in the IPL 2026 final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. With the title clash set to be played at his home venue, Gill’s record against RCB at the ground becomes an important talking point.
Criterion
Data
Matches
2
Runs
59
Average
29.5
Table- Shubman Gill's record vs RCB at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
In two IPL matches against RCB at Narendra Modi Stadium, Gill has scored 59 runs at an average of 29.5 and a strike-rate of 159.45. While the sample size is small, he has maintained an impressive scoring rate.
Shubman Gill's Record vs RCB Bowlers
Shubman Gill’s record vs RCB also reflects how he has performed against their bowlers in the IPL. Ahead of the IPL 2026 final, here’s a look at his numbers against key RCB bowlers he is likely to face.
RCB Bowlers
Runs (Balls)
Dismissals
Average
Strike-rate
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
80 (79)
6
13.33
101.3
Josh Hazlewood
47 (27)
1
47
174.1
Krunal Pandya
65 (60)
1
65
108.3
Rasikh Salam
10 (7)
0
NA
142.9
Suyash Sharma
18 (18)
1
18
100
Jacob Duffy
2 (3)
0
NA
66.7
Romario Shepherd
6 (3)
0
NA
200
Evidently from the above table, Shubman Gill’s record against RCB bowlers shows Bhuvneshwar Kumar as his biggest threat against whom Gill has got out six times in IPL, scoring at an average of 13.3 and a strike-rate of 101.3.
Bhuvneshwar also dismissed Gill in the last match in Qualifier 1, bowling him through bat and pad. Gill has otherwise fared well against Josh Hazlewood, striking at 174.1, but spin options like Suyash Sharma could still test him.
![Shubman Gill in sublime form [Source: AP]](https://onecricketnews.akamaized.net/parth-editor/oc-dashboard/news-images-prod/1780123331037_ShubmanGill'sRecordvsRCB.jpg?type=hq)
Shubman Gill in sublime form [Source: AP]
