Cricket
-Gaurav Sharma
IPL 2026 final: Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans are all set to lock horns to claim the glittering IPL 2026 trophy. RCB vs GT share a close IPL rivalry, as the numbers showing very thin gap. The RCB and GT have met 9 times, where RCB have 5 wins and GT have 4 victories. Both sides have posted big totals and suffered collapses, which keeps this contest popular with fans.
The scoring pattern highlights the attacking approach from both line-ups in these games. RCB have registered a highest total of 254 against GT, while their lowest is 155. GT, in reply, have managed a best score of 205 versus RCB, with 147 as their smallest total in this fixture.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Gujarat Titans (GT) will contest the IPL 2026 final, maintaining a close rivalry with RCB leading 5 wins to GT’s 4 across 9 previous matches. Their past encounters are characterized by competitive results, high scores, and shifts in momentum over different seasons.
RCB vs GT IPL stats and head to head overview
The head-to-head record between these teams remains tight after 9 matches. RCB have won 5 clashes and lost 4, while GT have 4 wins and 5 defeats, with no game ending as a no result. The figures underline how neither side has gained clear long-term control in this match-up.
| Team | Matches Played | Won | Lost | No Result | Highest Score | Lowest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCB | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 254 | 155 |
| GT | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 205 | 147 |
RCB vs GT match results across IPL seasons
Results across seasons show frequent swings in momentum between these sides. In the 2026 IPL, Royal Challengers Bengaluru won one match by 5 wickets, while Gujarat Titans claimed another by 4 wickets. A third meeting that season saw Royal Challengers Bengaluru record a huge 92‑run victory.
The 2025 season tilted towards GT, when Gujarat Titans defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 8 wickets. In 2024, RCB took control again, beating Gujarat Titans twice. Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured those matches by 9 wickets and 4 wickets, underlining strong chasing and defending efforts in that campaign.
The rivalry began in 2022 and 2023 with Gujarat Titans holding an early advantage. In 2023, Gujarat Titans beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 6 wickets. During the 2022 season, Gujarat Titans again won one game by 6 wickets, before Royal Challengers Bangalore responded with an 8‑wicket win, setting the stage for later close contests.
Across these years, the narrow margin in overall wins, as well as the high and low scores, shows why RCB versus GT remains a closely watched fixture. Fans have seen both teams dominate at different points, and the statistical balance suggests future meetings are likely to stay competitive.
