IPL 2026 Final, RCB vs GT Live Score: Kohli Masterclass Guides RCB To Second IPL Title

RCB vs GT, IPL 2026 Final: Royal Challengers Bengaluru face Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final at Ahmedabad. Catch all live action, match commentary, and ball-by-ball live updates here.

Background

RCB vs GT, IPL 2026 Final: An uncomfortable travel headache has completely disrupted the build-up to the showpiece match for Gujarat Titans tonight. Severe thunderstorms in Chandigarh left the squad stranded on Saturday evening, meaning they will have spent less than 24 hours back on their home turf before stepping out under the lights to face a well-rested Royal Challengers Bengaluru side.The Venue NumbersThe current title holders must rewrite recent history if they are to secure back-to-back domestic trophies tonight. During their regular-season trip to Ahmedabad, the team from Karnataka collapsed entirely, being bowled out for 155.Furthermore, Bengaluru managed just three victories from seven away or neutral fixtures during this summer campaign. They will desperately need their star performers to stand up under the intense stadium lights.Fortunately for the defending champions, historical playoff trends remain heavily stacked in their favour. For the last eight consecutive seasons, the franchise that won Qualifier 1 has gone on to lift the trophy.Gujarat's Early Pressure TacticGujarat rely heavily on the elite fast-bowling combination of Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj to demolish opposition top orders. This dynamic partnership has operated at a highly impressive strike rate of 16 during powerplay overs.Those performance metrics look even sharper on their home turf, where they claim an opposition wicket every 13.5 deliveries. They remain incredibly mean in Ahmedabad, conceding a highly disciplined 8.72 runs per over.Bengaluru completely dismantled that specific bowling strategy during their recent Qualifier 1 meeting in Dharamshala. Their entire top five fired in unison to post the highest score ever seen in tournament playoff history.Holder's Threat vs Tim David's Finishing PowerBeyond their blistering opening bowlers, veteran Caribbean seam bowler Jason Holder has transformed into a highly effective tactical weapon. Holder has claimed 17 wickets this season while maintaining a tight economy rate of 7.54.His disciplined middle-over lengths allow Gujarat to aggressively frontload their express pace options. Meanwhile, Australian power-hitter Tim David remains the premier finisher for Bengaluru, capable of changing games within a single over.Predicted Playing XIsRoyal Challengers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt/Venkatesh Iyer, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Krunal Pandya, Tim David, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam.Impact Player options from: Jacob Duffy, Suyash SharmaGujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (c), B Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Nishant Sidhu, Jason Holder, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, R Sai Kishore, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj.Impact Player option from: Prasidh Krishna

31/05/2026 23:28:01

RCB vs GT LIVE Score: RCB WIN IPL 2026!

Kohli seals it with a six! RCB have successfully defended their IPL title. After several years of being trophyless they have gone back-to-back, and it is the icon standing all in the end, guiding his side to a memorable win at the Narendra Modi Stadium with his best score in Indian Premier League finals.

Virat Kohli: 75(43)
Jitesh Sharma: 11(14)

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31/05/2026 23:20:51

RCB vs GT LIVE Score: RCB 148-5 after 17 overs

Just 3 runs from Rashid Khan's over. Excellent, but the match seems out of reach for GT now as RCB need 9 more runs to win.

Virat Kohli: 64(39)
Jitesh Sharma: 9(11)

31/05/2026 23:17:56

RCB vs GT LIVE Score: RCB 145-5 after 16 overs

Virat Kohli survives a close call after his catch on the last ball is found out to have grazed the field. RCB stand just 11 runs from victory.

Virat Kohli: 63(37)
Jitesh Sharma: 7(8)

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31/05/2026 23:13:40

RCB vs GT LIVE Score: RCB 139-5 after 15 overs

Virat Kohli: 58(33)
Jitesh Sharma: 6(5)

31/05/2026 23:05:26

RCB vs GT LIVE Score: RCB 132-5 after 14 overs

Success for GT as they manage to get rid of Tim David on the last ball of the over, but it seems too little too late as RCB need just 24 runs to win.

Virat Kohli: 57(32)
Tim David: 24(17) - OUT

31/05/2026 22:57:42

RCB vs GT LIVE Score: RCB 126-4 after 13 overs

10 runs come from the over and the momentum has once again shifted towards RCB as they now just need 30 in 42 balls to win IPL 2026.

Virat Kohli: 56(30)
Tim David: 19(13)

31/05/2026 22:53:00

RCB vs GT LIVE Score: RCB 116-4 after 12 overs

Arshad Khan delivers his first over of the night and concedes 8 runs. Not too expensive but not what GT are looking for at the moment either.

Virat Kohli: 54(28)
Tim David: 11(9)

31/05/2026 22:48:42

RCB vs GT LIVE Score: RCB 109-4 after 11 overs

9 runs from Rashid Khan's second over and RCB move even closer to their second title.

Virat Kohli: 48(23)
Tim David: 10(8)

31/05/2026 22:41:08

RCB vs GT LIVE Score: RCB 100-4 after 10 overs

Two fours and single from a Jason Holder over and RCB look right back on track. Just 56 more needed for a second consecutive title.

Virat Kohli: 45(21)
Tim David: 4(4)

31/05/2026 22:36:15

RCB vs GT LIVE Score: RCB 91-4 after 9 overs

Two wickets fall in this three-run over, as Rashid Khan sends Rajat Patidar and Krunal Pandya back in the dugout. Still, not much pressure on RCB as they are well above the required rate.

Virat Kohli: 40(18)
Tim David: 0(1)

31/05/2026 22:29:05

RCB vs GT LIVE Score: RCB 88-2 after 8 overs

A decent over from GT's point of view as RCB score just 7 runs. However, they aren't under any sort of pressure at the moment with their run rate well the required figure.

Virat Kohli: 38(16)
Rajat Patidar: 15(12)

31/05/2026 22:24:14

RCB vs GT LIVE Score: RCB 81-2 after 7 overs

RCB bounce back after two quick wickets with an 11-run over. They are marching to the target requiring 75 runs in 78 balls.

Virat Kohli: 36(13)
Rajat Patidar: 10(9)

31/05/2026 22:17:38

RCB vs GT LIVE Score: RCB 70-2 after 6 overs

Another wicket (Devdutt Padikkal) falls and GT look to capitalize. The RCB captain walks in as the final Powerplay over finishes with 7 runs.

Virat Kohli: 35(12)
Rajat Patidar: 1(4)

31/05/2026 22:13:14

RCB vs GT LIVE Score: RCB 63-1 after 5 overs

This over brought the first breakthrough for GT as Venkatesh Iyer's wicket fell. 8 runs come from the over as the Titans look for a comeback.

Virat Kohli: 29(11)
Devdutt Padikkal: 1(3)

31/05/2026 22:08:51

RCB vs GT LIVE Score: RCB 55-0 after 4 overs

RCB look to be in a hurry to wrap up this final. They are gunning to the target at a rapid rate and the GT bowlers seem to have no answer. 19 runs from this over.

Virat Kohli: 28(10)
Venkatesh Iyer: 26(14)

31/05/2026 22:02:03

RCB vs GT LIVE Score: RCB 36-0 after 3 overs

Another big over for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Virat Kohli fires two fours then takes a single, handing the strike to Venkatesh Iyer who finishes it off with another boundary.

Virat Kohli: 9(5)
Venkatesh Iyer: 26(13)

31/05/2026 21:54:47

RCB vs GT LIVE Score: RCB 23-0 after 2 overs

Expensive over from Kagiso Rabada. Venkatesh Iyer takes him to the cleaners with three fours and a six. 

Virat Kohli: 0(1)
Venkatesh Iyer: 22(11)

31/05/2026 21:51:03

RCB vs GT LIVE Score: RCB 5-0 after 1 over

A cautious start to the chase as Mohammed Siraj concedes just five runs in the opening over. Venkatesh Iyer also appears to be in some discomfort and briefly receives treatment from the medical staff.

Virat Kohli: 0(1)
Venkatesh Iyer: 4(5)

31/05/2026 21:20:24

RCB vs GT Live Score: RCB Needs 156 To Seal Victory Tonight

RCB bowling dismantled Gujarat's top-order early. Despite Washington Sundar's fighting half-century (50 off 37), Rasikh Salam Dar's stellar 3/27 restricted the Titans to a below-par 155/8 in the final.

31/05/2026 21:19:08

RCB vs GT Live Score: GT 155-8 After 20 Overs

Sundar Half-Century Guides Titans to 155 After Early Collapse: Washington Sundar hits a clutch final-over six to complete his fifty and guide Gujarat Titans to 155-8. Despite his late heroics, Royal Challengers Bengaluru completely dominated the first innings through a brilliant bowling display from Rasikh Salam Dar, who finished with figures of 3/27 to keep the total well within reach.

Kagiso Rabada: 3 (3)
Washington Sundar: 50 (37)

31/05/2026 21:09:07

RCB vs GT Live Score: GT 137-6 After 18 Overs

Sundar and Holder Take On Hazlewood in Vital Over: Washington Sundar unleashes a flurry of boundaries to breathe life into the Titans' innings, picking apart Josh Hazlewood's final over. Jason Holder joins the act with a critical boundary of his own, helping Gujarat plunder 16 runs to set up an explosive finish for the final two overs.

Washington Sundar: 42 (32)
Jason Holder: 7 (4)

31/05/2026 21:01:37

RCB vs GT Live Score: GT 121-6 After 17 Overs

Rasikh Salam Strikes Big to Dismiss Tewatia: Rasikh Salam Dar returns to deliver another massive breakthrough for RCB on the very first delivery, sending Rahul Tewatia back to the pavilion. New batter Jason Holder joins Washington Sundar to push for late runs, but Rasikh keeps things exceptionally tight to concede just six runs.

Washington Sundar: 32 (28)
Jason Holder: 2 (2)

31/05/2026 20:57:11

RCB vs GT Live Score: GT 115-5 After 16 Overs

Sundar and Tewatia Target Bhuvneshwar in the Death Overs: Washington Sundar breaks the shackles by dispatching Bhuvneshwar Kumar for a crucial boundary on the fifth delivery. Rahul Tewatia keeps the scoreboard ticking with quick running across the wickets, collecting a couple of braces to extract 10 runs from the over as the Titans push for a late surge.

Washington Sundar: 28 (25)
Rahul Tewatia: 7 (4)

31/05/2026 20:51:03

RCB vs GT Live Score: GT 105-5 After 15 Overs

Hazlewood Breaks Partnership as Arshad Khan Departs: Josh Hazlewood returns to the attack and immediately breaks a threatening partnership, dismissing Arshad Khan on the first delivery. New batter Rahul Tewatia joins Washington Sundar out in the middle to steady the ship, picking up single runs to help Gujarat cross the 100-run milestone.

Washington Sundar: 23 (21)
Rahul Tewatia: 2 (2)

31/05/2026 20:42:14

RCB vs GT Live Score: GT 99-4 After 14 Overs

Arshad and Sundar Shift Gears With Big Hitting: Arshad Khan and Washington Sundar take down Jacob Duffy in his final over to bring some momentum back to the Titans. Sundar starts the assault with consecutive boundaries before Arshad launches a massive six, looting 16 runs off the over as Gujarat approaches the 100-run mark.

Washington Sundar: 19 (18)
Arshad Khan: 15 (5)

31/05/2026 20:37:14

RCB vs GT Live Score: GT 83-4 After 13 Overs

Krunal Dismisses Buttler Before Arshad Fires a Maximum: Krunal Pandya breaks the partnership on the very first ball of his over, sending the dangerous Jos Buttler packing. New batter Arshad Khan wastes no time getting started, launching a massive six down the ground to help the Titans gather 10 runs from the over despite the major wicket.

Washington Sundar: 10 (14)
Arshad Khan: 8 (3)

31/05/2026 20:33:16

RCB vs GT Live Score: GT 73-3 After 12 Overs

Challengers Keep Screws Tight With Continuous Singles: Jacob Duffy returns to bowl another ultra-disciplined over, giving away zero boundary opportunities. Jos Buttler and Washington Sundar continuously work the gaps to steal six risk-free singles across the over, rotating strike seamlessly but failing to elevate the stagnant run rate.

Jos Buttler: 19 (22)
Washington Sundar: 8 (12)

31/05/2026 20:27:53

RCB vs GT Live Score: GT 67-3 After 11 Overs

Krunal Pandya Extends the Boundary Drought: Krunal Pandya finishes his third over without conceding a single boundary, keeping Gujarat Titans on a tight leash. Jos Buttler and Washington Sundar pick up a couple of singles and a brace on the final ball, but RCB remain firmly in control of the scoring rate.

Jos Buttler: 17 (19)
Washington Sundar: 5 (9)

31/05/2026 20:25:18

RCB vs GT Live Score: GT 63-3 After 10 Overs

Challengers Stifle Titans at the Halfway Mark: Jacob Duffy returns to the attack and bowls a precise line, preventing the batsmen from getting any rhythm. Jos Buttler and Washington Sundar are content with playing risk-free cricket, trading four singles across the over to leave Gujarat rebuilding at 6.3 runs per over.

Jos Buttler: 14 (15)
Washington Sundar: 4 (7)

31/05/2026 20:17:20

RCB vs GT Live Score: GT 59-3 After 9 Overs

Spinners Keep Tight Leash on Titans in Middle Overs: Krunal Pandya bowls another highly disciplined over to keep the pressure on Gujarat. New batter Washington Sundar and the set Jos Buttler are forced to work hard for every run, picking up just four singles as RCB completely dry up the boundary flow.

Jos Buttler: 12 (13)
Washington Sundar: 2 (3)

31/05/2026 20:13:24

RCB vs GT Live Score: GT 55-3 After 8 Overs

Rasikh Salam Strikes as Nishant Sindhu Departs: Rasikh Salam Dar delivers a crucial breakthrough for Royal Challengers Bengaluru on the final ball of the over. Nishant Sindhu looks to break the shackles after a cautious stay but misuses his shot to depart for 20, leaving Jos Buttler out in the middle to anchor the rebuilding job for the Titans.

Jos Buttler: 10 (10)
Nishant Sindhu: 20 (18)

31/05/2026 20:07:49

RCB vs GT Live Score: GT 50-2 After 7 Overs

Krunal Pandya Pinches the Singles to Tighten Grip: Krunal Pandya starts his spell with precision, choking the boundaries and forcing the batsmen to rely on singles. Nishant Sindhu and Jos Buttler find it tough to break the infield, bringing up the team 50 with just five runs coming off the over.

Nishant Sindhu: 17 (14)
Jos Buttler: 8 (8)

31/05/2026 20:04:10

RCB vs GT Live Score: GT 45-2 After 6 Overs

Titans Finish Powerplay Cautiously Against Rasikh: Rasikh Salam Dar enters the attack and keeps things under control for RCB in the final over of the powerplay. Nishant Sindhu manages to break the pressure with a boundary on the fifth ball, but Gujarat finishes the mandatory field restrictions at a modest run rate of 7.50 per over.

Nishant Sindhu: 15 (11)
Jos Buttler: 5 (5)

31/05/2026 20:00:03

RCB vs GT Live Score: GT 39-2 After 5 Overs

Sindhu Hits Consecutive Boundaries Off Hazlewood: Nishant Sindhu breaks the shackles for Gujarat Titans by smashing Josh Hazlewood for consecutive boundaries. Hazlewood recovers well with three dot balls, but a single allows Jos Buttler to retain strike for the final over of the powerplay.

Nishant Sindhu: 10 (6)
Jos Buttler: 4 (4)

31/05/2026 19:56:17

RCB vs GT Live Score: GT 30-2 After 4 Overs

Bhuvneshwar Strikes Big as Sudharsan Departs: Bhuvneshwar Kumar delivers a massive blow to the Titans by removing the settled Sai Sudharsan. New batter Jos Buttler opens his account with a crisp boundary off the final delivery to salvage six runs from the over, keeping the powerplay moving despite the loss of two big wickets.

Nishant Sindhu: 1 (2)
Jos Buttler: 4 (2)

31/05/2026 19:49:26

RCB vs GT Live Score: GT 24-1 After 3 Overs

Hazlewood Striking Early Silences Titans: Josh Hazlewood delivers a massive breakthrough for RCB in his opening over by dismissing the dangerous Shubman Gill. Sai Sudharsan manages a boundary off the very first delivery, but Hazlewood roars back immediately to remove the GT skipper before tightening the screws against new batter Nishant Sindhu.

Sai Sudharsan: 10 (8)
Nishant Sindhu: 1 (2)

31/05/2026 19:43:09

RCB vs GT Live Score: GT 18-0 After 2 Overs

Bhuvneshwar Keeps It Tight After Expensive Start: Bhuvneshwar Kumar restores some control for RCB after a leaky first over. He relies on tight lines to restrict the dynamic opening duo to just five runs, conceding a solitary boundary to Shubman Gill before finishing the over with a dot ball.

Sai Sudharsan: 9 (6)
Shubman Gill: 6 (6)

31/05/2026 19:39:55

RCB vs GT Live Score: GT 13-0 After 1 Over

Sudharsan Frees His Arms in Eventful First Over: Sai Sudharsan gets the chase underway with consecutive boundaries off Jacob Duffy. Despite extra deliveries via three wides, RCB manage to restrict Shubman Gill to a single off his only ball.

Shubman Gill: 1 (1)
Sai Sudharsan: 9 (5)

31/05/2026 19:32:09

RCB vs GT Live Score: GT 0-0 After 0 Overs

Final Begins: The Royal Challengers Bengaluru players take their positions on the field under the lights. Gujarat Titans openers Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan are out in the middle taking their guards, looking to lay a solid foundation.

Sai Sudharsan: 0 (0)
Shubman Gill: 0 (0)

31/05/2026 19:11:36

RCB vs GT Live Score: Playing XI For Both Teams

Gujarat Titans (Playing XI): Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill(c), Jos Buttler(w), Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Nishant Sindhu, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Arshad Khan, Mohammed Siraj

 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI): Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jacob Duffy, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam Dar