IPL 2026 final: Here are top players to watch out for from clash

Ahead of the IPL 2026 final between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), here are the top five players to watch out for (Pics: X/@RCBTweets/@gujarat_titans)

Updated On: 2026-05-30 07:05 PM IST

Compiled by : Sujay Shivalkar

Rajat Patidar, Shubman Gill (Pic: X/@RCBTweets)

1. Virat Kohli

RCB's stalwart Virat Kohli will be the top player to watch out for from the title clash against the Titans. Over the years, the right-handed batsman has established himself as a player who delivers on big occasions. Currently, he has scored 600 runs in 15 matches and will be looking to deliver a big knock against the hosts in Ahmedabad (Pic: X/@RCBTweets)

2. Rajat Patidar

RCB's captain Rajat Patidar will be an exciting pick to watch out for during the match. In the Qualifier 1 match, which was against GT, the Royal Challengers' captain showcased his immense skills with the bat. Facing just 33 balls, he garnered an unbeaten 93 runs, laced with five boundaries and nine maximums (Pic: X/@RCBTweets)

3. Phil Salt

RCB's Phil Salt will be another player to watch out for. The 29-year-old cricketer has returned to the RCB's camp after recovering from an injury. It will be interesting to see if Salt makes his appearance and manages to deliver a crucial performance in the game against the Shubman Gill-led side (Pic: X/@RCBTweets)

4. Shubman Gill

Coming fresh off a victory, Gujarat's skipper Shubman Gill will be geared up to make crucial contributions in the title clash. In his previous outing against Rajasthan Royals (RR), he delivered a glorious knock of 104 runs off 53 balls, smashing 15 boundaries and three maximums. With the final expected to be played at GT's home turf, all eyes will be on Gill to deliver with the willow (Pic: X/@gujarat_titans)

5. Bhuvneshwar Kumar

RCB's dugout will heavily rely on star pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who is in the second position on the list of leading wicket-takers in this season. Currently, he has 26 scalps registered under his name. Topping the list is GT's speedster Kagiso Rabada with 28 wickets. It remains to be seen which bowler will finish with the most wickets and claim the Purple Cap this season (Pic: X/@RCBTweets)

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