IPL 2026 final | 'There are advantages. That’s how I see it...': Shubman Gill ahead of clash against RCB
Updated On: 31 May, 2026 09:16 AM IST | Ahmedabad | Sunil K Vaidya
Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar believes four-day rest gives his team the upper hand of being fresh, while Gujarat Titans leader Shubman Gill feels his side will enjoy home advantage for tonight’s blockbuster IPL final at Ahmedabad

RCB skipper Rajat Patidar and GT captain Shubman Gill
Both captains reckon that they have an advantage when defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Gujarat Titans (GT) collide at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in the Indian Premier League title clash today (Sunday).
Big win for RCB in Qualifier 1
RCB skipper Rajat Patidar believes they have an advantage in having rest days to recover from the physical strain after winning the Qualifier 1 convincingly against GT last Tuesday. GT captain Shubman Gill feels that they hold the advantage of playing at ‘home’.
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