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Gujarat Titans chase history in rain-threatened final
31 May
Summary
- Gujarat Titans return to Ahmedabad for IPL 2026 final.
- Rain threatens the IPL 2026 final, with a Yellow Alert issued.
- The final will be played on pitch No. 6 at Narendra Modi Stadium.
The Gujarat Titans are heading back to Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium for the IPL 2026 final, a venue holding significant memories for the franchise. This is the same stadium where they secured their maiden IPL title in 2022. In 2023, a rain-affected final against Chennai Super Kings at this very location was moved to a reserve day, a unique event in IPL history.
Currently, there are concerns about potential rain interruptions for the upcoming final. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Yellow Alert for Ahmedabad, indicating the possibility of inclement weather. These weather worries have impacted the team's travel, with their arrival delayed due to storms. Despite the forecast, there's optimism for a full match, as MSN weather suggests minimal chances of rain during the game's duration.
The match is scheduled to be played on pitch No. 6, which was also used when GT previously played RCB in the tournament. In that earlier encounter, Gujarat Titans successfully defended a low total, bowling out Royal Challengers Bengaluru for 155. Experts suggest that if a similar pitch is prepared, it may favor fast bowlers, potentially leading to scores under 200.
