Virat Kohli vs Gujarat Titans: 503 Runs, 71.9 Average — IPL 2026 Final Tonight
Virat Kohli has a problem with Gujarat Titans. Specifically, he cannot stop scoring runs against them. In nine innings against the franchise, he has tons of 503 runs at an average of 71.9 and a strike rate of 154 numbers that would represent a career season for most batters.
Tonight at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, he gets another chance to add to that record in the biggest match of the IPL calendar. Will he strike hard today?
Virat Kohli vs Gujarat Titans — Career Stats
| Stat | Figure |
|---|---|
| Innings | 9 |
| Runs | 503 |
| Average | 71.9 |
| Strike Rate | 154 |
| Fifties | 4 |
| Hundreds | 1 (101*) |
These are not stats built on one or two big innings. Four half-centuries and a hundred across nine innings means Kohli has contributed meaningfully almost every time he has faced GT.
His lowest score in this sequence does not drag the average 71.9 which elevates it. Against most other franchises, average across nine innings would be considered a statistical anomaly. Against Gujarat Titans, it has become a pattern.
RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Final — Match Overview
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| Match Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | IPL 2026 Final |
| Date | 31 May 2026 |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Toss Time | 7:00 PM PKT |
| Start Time | 7:30 PM PKT (approx) |
RCB Playing XI: Venkatesh Iyer, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jacob Duffy, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam Dar
GT Playing XI: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Nishant Sindhu, Jason Holder, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj
Head-to-Head — Last 5 Matches
| Match Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 26 May 2026 | RCB won by 92 runs (Qualifier 1) |
| 30 Apr 2026 | GT won by 4 wickets |
| 24 Apr 2026 | RCB won by 5 wickets |
| 02 Apr 2025 | GT won by 8 wickets |
| 04 May 2024 | RCB won by 4 wickets |
RCB lead 3-2 in last five. GT’s only win at this Ahmedabad venue this season came on 30 April.
Pitch Report — Narendra Modi Stadium Ahmedabad
The final will be played on a surface that has already been used twice this season, including the league game between these two sides. Ahmedabad pitches are historically high-scoring and favour the chasing team. Four of the last six IPL finals have been won by the side batting second. Dew after 9 PM will make the ball slippery and harder to grip for bowlers, giving the chasing side a significant advantage.
Both captains will almost certainly choose to bowl if they win the toss.
Weather: Clear skies, 34°C, humidity 52%. No rain threat. Full match guaranteed.
Prediction — Who Wins IPL 2026 Final?
RCB win — chasing a target of 175-185.
Reasons:
- Chasing team wins 4 of last 6 IPL finals at this venue
- Dew factor strongly favours batting second
- Kohli in form + record of 503 runs vs GT
- RCB bowling (Bhuvi + Hazlewood + Duffy) stronger with dry ball in first innings
- RCB beat GT by 92 runs in their last meeting
Predicted score: GT 175-185, RCB chase in 18-19 overs.
FAQ
What is Virat Kohli’s record against Gujarat Titans? Virat Kohli has scored 503 runs in 9 innings against Gujarat Titans in IPL cricket at an average of 71.9 and a strike rate of 154, including one century of 101 not out and four half-centuries.
When is the IPL 2026 Final between RCB and GT? The IPL 2026 Final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans is on 31 May 2026 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Toss at 7:00 PM PKT, match starts 7:30 PM PKT.
Who won the last RCB vs GT match? RCB beat GT by 92 runs in Qualifier 1 on 26 May 2026. Rajat Patidar scored an unbeaten 93 off 33 balls as RCB posted 254 for 5.
Where to watch IPL 2026 Final in Pakistan? IPL 2026 has no official Pakistan broadcast. Fans can watch via CricLife Max, StarzPlay UAE stream or Willow TV app.
Who is favourite to win IPL 2026 Final? RCB are slight favourites based on recent form, home venue record and the chasing advantage at Narendra Modi Stadium. Virat Kohli’s record of 503 runs against GT makes them dangerous with the bat.
Will Virat Kohli play in IPL 2026 Final? Yes. Virat Kohli is confirmed in RCB’s playing XI for tonight’s IPL 2026 Final against Gujarat Titans.
What is the pitch report for IPL 2026 Final at Ahmedabad? The Narendra Modi Stadium pitch in Ahmedabad is a high-scoring surface. Chasing teams have won 4 of the last 6 IPL finals at this venue. Dew in the second innings makes bowling harder, giving the batting side a clear advantage.
