As the IPL 2026 season hurtles towards its grand finale, one rivalry has stood out for its sheer entertainment value, fluctuating fortunes, and edge-of-the-seat thriller between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), the defending champions, and the Gujarat Titans (GT), who will be playing their third final in the league since their debut in 2022.Â
These two powerhouses have already locked horns three times this season, delivering a perfect mix of nail-biting chases, explosive batting, and playoff dominance. With the two sides set to meet again in the IPL 2026 Final on May 31 at the gigantic setting of the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, fans are buzzing with anticipation.
Here’s how RCB-GT games have fared in IPL 2026 before the final:
Meeting 1: RCB complete clinical win at Chinnaswamy
In an intriguing match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on April 24, the visitors posted a formidable 205/3, riding on a strong batting display. However, the Rajat Patidar-led unit, powered by a match-winning knock from Virat Kohli, chased down the target with 5 wickets and 7 balls to spare, finishing at 206/5.
The home crowd was treated to fireworks as the Bengaluru-based franchise climbed back into the top ranks of the points table. It was a classic Chinnaswamy high-scoring affair that showcased RCB’s chasing prowess and GT’s ability to post big totals.
