The stage is set for the summit clash of the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026. Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 31. The two sides will battle it out to get their hands on the prestigious title.
While RCB will be hoping to defend their title and put in a good showing, Gujarat Titans will seek redemption and will aim to carry their form in the clash. It is worth noting that Gujarat Titans lost Qualifier 1 of the tournament to RCB recently and will hope for an improved performance.
However, the one thing that would be standing between GT and their second title would be veteran batter Virat Kohli. Over the years, Kohli has widely established himself as one of the best in the business, and with the clash upcoming, many would be wondering how Kohli could perform.
Virat Kohli’s record at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad:
Matches: 8
Runs: 290
Average: 48.33
Strike rate: 143.88
50s/100s: 2/0
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Notably, Royal Challengers Bengaluru completely dominated Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 of the tournament. The two sides met at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on May 26, and batting first, the defending champions posted a total of 254 runs in the first innings.
The side then limited Gujarat Titans to 162 runs in the second innings and won the game by 92 runs and made their way to their second straight final. With the clash right around the corner, it could be interesting to see how both sides fare as they gear up to take on each other in the IPL 2026 final.
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