IPL Head-to-Head: Who has won more matches between GT and RCB?

The grand finale of IPL 2026 is upon us as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), the defending champions, take on Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, May 31. The clash promises to be a spectacle, pitting last year’s winners against the 2022 champions in a battle for supremacy.

This will be the fourth meeting between the two sides this season, a rivalry that has already produced drama and contrasting results. RCB struck first in Bengaluru, handing GT a five‑wicket defeat at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. GT responded with resilience, avenging that loss with a four‑wicket win in Ahmedabad on April 30. 

Their paths crossed again in Qualifier 1 after both sides finished in the top two on the points table. Anticipation was sky‑high for a thriller, but instead, fans witnessed a one‑sided demolition. RCB, batting first, piled up a mammoth 254 for five, before dismantling GT for just 162 in 19.3 overs, sealing a crushing 92‑run victory.

Heading into the final, RCB appear to hold a significant edge. As defending champions, they carry the confidence of having already scaled the summit last year. They have also enjoyed four full days of rest and recovery, allowing their players to recharge both physically and mentally. GT, on the other hand, have endured a gruelling schedule. 

After defeating Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 at New Chandigarh on May 29, they had to travel to Ahmedabad the very next day, leaving them with little time to regroup before the summit clash. Fatigue and travel could weigh heavily against them, while RCB enter the final fresher and brimming with momentum.

Head‑to‑Head Record between GT and RCB ahead of IPL 2026 Final

The rivalry between GT and RCB has been evenly poised over the years. In nine encounters so far, RCB hold a slender advantage with five wins, while GT have claimed four victories. The final offers GT a golden chance to level the ledger at 5‑5 and reclaim glory, while RCB will be desperate to capitalise on their dominance and secure back‑to‑back titles.

For RCB, this is about cementing their legacy. A second consecutive title would silence years of doubters and firmly establish them as a modern powerhouse. For GT, it is about resilience and resurgence, proving that their 2022 triumph was no flash in the pan and that they can rise again against the odds. With the Narendra Modi Stadium set to host a packed house, the atmosphere will be electric, and every ball will carry the weight of history.