Can Virat Kohli win gold? Rashid Khan Big Deal: Key Stats for IPL 2026 Final

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After two months of thrilling action, the IPL 2026 season has come down to the final showdown. Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans are set to battle it out for the title in the grand final on Sunday, May 31 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

RCB finished the league stage at the top of the points table and then put in a performance in Qualifier 1, crushing Gujarat Titans by 92 runs. Earlier this year, in February, Smriti Mandhana’s RCB side lifted their second Women’s Premier League title. Almost four months later, Rajat Patidar has the opportunity to add another trophy to the franchise’s cabinet by leading RCB to a second IPL crown.

The Titans, meanwhile, endured their share of ups and downs before securing a top-two finish. However, Qualifier 1 proved memorable for them in Dharamsala. Chasing a daunting target of 255, Gujarat crumbled under pressure and were bowled out for 162 in 19.3 overs.

Like two teams prepare to fight for the titlethere is something to look forward to. The two sides won one game against the other during the league stage before RCB came out on top in Qualifier 1. With the trophy now within reach, the stage is set for a blockbuster finale. The only question left is: who will have the last laugh on Sunday?

IPL 2026 Final Stat Pack: The numbers that could define GT vs RCB

  • 3-1 – RCB’s final story was one of redemption. After suffering defeat in the finals in 2009, 2011 and 2016, they finally broke the jinx by lifting their first IPL title in 2025.

  • 1-1 – GT have an even record in the IPL finals. They won the trophy in their debut season in 2022 under Hardik Pandya, but lost to Chennai Super Kings in the 2023 final.

  • 139 – Virat Kohli’s final IPL numbers are surprisingly meager. The RCB icon scored 139 runs in four finals at an average of 34.75 and a strike of 126.36 with scores of 7, 35, 54 and 43.

  • 4-5 – There is little to separate GT and RCB in head-to-head encounters. Bengaluru hold a narrow edge 5-4 overall. In Ahmedabad, RCB have won two of the three encounters between the sides.

  • 181 – Runs have been on the menu at the Narendra Modi Stadium this season. In seven matches, the average score is 181, with the leading teams batting on an average of 187 compared to 173 for the chasing teams. So winning the toss and batting seems like a wise choice for now.

  • 77-20 – Pace overwhelming the spin in Ahmedabad. The fast bowlers have taken 77 wickets this season, while the spinners have taken only 20, underscoring the importance of quality bowling in the final. Rashid Khan took nine of these 20 wickets.

  • 9 – Rashid Khan’s record in T20 finals is an unexpected problem for GT. The Afghanistan leg-spinner has taken just nine wickets in 10 T20 finals at an economy rate of 6.48.

  • 10 – Josh Hazlewood has built a reputation as a great performer. In five T20 finals, the Australian speedster has taken 10 wickets at an economy of 7.31, including one three-wicket haul.

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Issued by:

Amar Panicker

Published on:

31 May 2026 11:38 IST