Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Gujarat Titans (GT) face each other in the IPL 2026 final after progressing through the qualifier stage. In Qualifier 1, RCB and GT finish the league phase with identical points, 18 each, with net run rate determining their placement—RCB ends first and GT second. The winner of Qualifier 1 directly qualifies for the final, while the losing team moves to Qualifier 2 for another chance. Business Standard reports that the match is played in Ahmedabad for the final’s decisive game, with both teams seeking the trophy. Hindustan Times frames GT as looking for “revenge” after what it describes as a decisive Qualifier 1 result for RCB, while also noting home conditions in Ahmedabad. The Hindu and Economic Times focus on viewing details for the final, indicating the match’s timing and where fans can watch or stream it. Overall, the sources agree on the two-team matchup for the title match and the qualification pathway that led both sides there.