Gujarat Titans have set themselves up against Rajasthan Royals at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat for the IPL 2026 final on Sunday.
Defending champions RCB finished atop the table despite a loss in their final league-phase game and went on to book their spot in the ultimate showdown thanks to a 92-run victory over GT in the Qualifier 1 match.
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While GT were bowled out for 162 while chasing RCB’s total of 254/4 in Qualifier 1, Shubman Gill and co. came strong in the Qualifier 2 and defeated Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets.
The Sporting News takes a look at the latest weather forecast for matchday, the likelihood of rain affecting the match, and what happens if the match does not proceed as planned.
Ahmedabad weather forecast for RCB vs GT IPL 2026 final
With lows of about 30°C at dawn, temperatures are expected to expand mercury to up to 41°C about an hour before the IPL 2026 final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans starts in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
Humidity is also set to increase considerably through the night, especially after sunset, with the Dew Point reaching up to 23°C.
Let’s take a look at the hourly temperatures and the probability of rainfall in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
- 6:00 PM: 41°C (0% chance of rain)
- 7:00 PM: 39°C (0% chance of rain)
- 8:00 PM: 37°C (0% chance of rain)
- 9:00 PM: 36°C (0% chance of rain)
- 10:00 PM: 34°C (0% chance of rain)
- 11:00 PM: 33°C (0% chance of rain)
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Chances of rain interrupting play in Ahmedabad:
As pre-monsoon conditions prevail across parts of Gujarat, there are isolated possibilities of thunderstorms and only brief showers for the most. Overall, rain is not expected to interrupt play in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
What happens if the RCB vs GT IPL 2026 final match is stopped by rain?
If rain affects the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans IPL 2026 final match in Ahmedabad, efforts will be made initially to find a result through reduced-overs matches by applying the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method. The minimum number of overs to be bowled to derive a result using DLS method is five.
Moreover, if the IPL finals get affected due to rains but still sufficient cricket has been played to arrive at a conclusion, the Super Over method can still be used in case of a tie.
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Unlike the case of washed-out IPL Qualifiers and Eliminator, where the winner of the games will be determined by the teams’ league position, an IPL final can be carried over to the reserve day to determine the champion.
For Sunday’s game, if the match gets completely washed out, the reserve day is scheduled for Monday, June 1; and in case it rains on both the final day as well as reserve days, RCB will be declared as winners based on their league-phase standing on the points table.
What time does RCB vs GT IPL 2026 final start?
The IPL 2026 final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals will be played at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
The match will start at 7:30 p.m. IST on Sunday, May 31, 2026.
How to watch GT vs RR IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 in India?
Here’s how to watch the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs. Gujarat Titans IPL 2026 final game in India:
- TV channel: Star Sports Network channels
- Live stream: JioHotstar app and website
- Live screening: PVR INOX Limited
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IPL 2026 matches are available for live TV broadcast across Star Sports Network channels in India. Fans can also watch the live stream on the JioHotstar app and website.
PVR INOX Limited will also screen the IPL playoffs and finals live in cinemas across India through its association with the BCCI.
Screenings will take place across 55 screens in multiple cities, including Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Pune, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Goa, Jaipur and Patna, giving fans a stadium-like viewing experience.
RCB vs GT: Betting odds
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are the favourites to win the IPL 2026 final match at 1.81 on Dafa, while the odds for Gujarat Titans to win are 2.00.
* Odds are correct at time of publish but subject to change.
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