RCB vs GT, IPL 2026 Final: Can captain Shubman Gill conquer his toughest rival?

Gujarat Titans enter the IPL 2026 final after a dominant victory over Rajasthan Royals, powered by a masterful chase from captain Shubman Gill. The GT skipper will once again be in the spotlight as his side faces Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a high-stakes clash for the title. Despite his success against most teams in the IPL, Gill does not have a particularly favorable record against RCB. Across 17 innings against Bengaluru, including his stint with Kolkata Knight Riders from 2018 to 2021, he has scored 395 runs at an average of 28.21 and a strike rate of 140.56. His only fifty-plus score against RCB came in 2023, when he converted it into a magnificent century that famously knocked Bengaluru out of playoff contention. Here's a look at his last 5 encounters against RCB:

This season, Gill has faced RCB three times with mixed results:

With the IPL trophy on the line, Gill will be eager to produce a defining knock against a team that has often managed to keep him relatively quiet.

While his record against RCB may not be imposing, Gill has been one of the standout performers of IPL 2026. The Gujarat Titans captain has led from the front, combining leadership with exceptional batting form. In 15 innings this season, Gill has amassed 722 runs and currently sits second in the Orange Cap race, trailing teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 776 runs by just 54. After a disappointing dismissal for 2 in Qualifier 1, Gill responded in emphatic fashion during Qualifier 2 against Rajasthan Royals. He smashed a breathtaking 104 off just 53 balls, registering the fastest century in IPL playoff history and guiding GT into the final.