{"id":4232,"date":"2026-05-31T20:49:36","date_gmt":"2026-05-31T15:19:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iplruns.in\/ipl-2026-match-71-royal-challengers-bengaluru-vs-gujarat-titans-toss-playing-xi\/"},"modified":"2026-06-01T00:24:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-31T18:54:08","slug":"ipl-2026-match-71-royal-challengers-bengaluru-vs-gujarat-titans-toss-playing-xi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iplruns.in\/hi\/ipl-2026-match-71-royal-challengers-bengaluru-vs-gujarat-titans-toss-playing-xi\/","title":{"rendered":"IPL 2026 Final: RCB vs GT Toss, Playing XI, Dream11 Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>RCB Opts to Bowl First in IPL 2026 Final Against GT<\/h2>\n<p>The stage is set for an exhilarating IPL 2026 final at Ahmedabad&#8217;s Narendra Modi Stadium, where defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have won the toss and elected to field first against Gujarat Titans (GT). This decision underscores RCB&#8217;s confidence in their bowling attack and their strategy to chase down any target set by GT.<\/p>\n<h2>Confirmed Playing XI \u2013 Royal Challengers Bengaluru<\/h2>\n<p>RCB has maintained consistency by fielding the same lineup that secured their place in the final. The playing XI is as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Rajat Patidar (c)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Virat Kohli<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Devdutt Padikkal<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Jitesh Sharma (wk)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tim David<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Krunal Pandya<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Bhuvneshwar Kumar<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Josh Hazlewood<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Jacob Duffy<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Rasikh Salam Dar<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Venkatesh Iyer<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Confirmed Playing XI \u2013 Gujarat Titans<\/h2>\n<p>GT has made a strategic change by bringing back Arshad Khan into the playing XI, replacing the injured Sai Kishore. The confirmed lineup is:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Shubman Gill (c)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sai Sudharsan<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Jos Buttler (wk)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Washington Sundar<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Nishant Sindhu<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Jason Holder<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Rahul Tewatia<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Rashid Khan<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Kagiso Rabada<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Mohammed Siraj<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Arshad Khan<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Key Changes vs Previous Match<\/h2>\n<h3>RCB&#8217;s Consistency<\/h3>\n<p>RCB has opted for an unchanged lineup, reflecting their confidence in the squad that has brought them this far.<\/p>\n<h3>GT&#8217;s Tactical Adjustment<\/h3>\n<p>GT has made a notable change by including Arshad Khan in place of the injured Sai Kishore, aiming to bolster their bowling attack.<\/p>\n<h2>Quick Dream11 Tweaks After Toss<\/h2>\n<p>With RCB opting to bowl first, consider the following adjustments for your Dream11 team:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Captaincy Choice:<\/strong> Opt for a top-order batsman from RCB, such as Virat Kohli or Rajat Patidar, who are likely to face the new ball and have a significant impact.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vice-Captaincy Option:<\/strong> Choose a key bowler from RCB, like Josh Hazlewood or Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who can exploit early swing conditions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>All-Rounder Selection:<\/strong> Krunal Pandya offers value with both bat and ball, making him a solid choice.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wicketkeeper Pick:<\/strong> Jitesh Sharma has been consistent behind the stumps and with the bat, adding value to your team.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bowler Pick:<\/strong> Rashid Khan is a game-changer and can be a valuable addition to your lineup.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What the Toss Means for the Game<\/h2>\n<p>RCB&#8217;s decision to bowl first indicates their belief in chasing down any target set by GT. The pitch at Ahmedabad has historically favored chasing teams, with dew often playing a crucial role in the latter stages of the game. By opting to field, RCB aims to assess the target set by GT and leverage their strong batting lineup to secure a successful chase.<\/p>\n<p>As the match progresses, keep an eye on the early breakthroughs and partnerships, as they will be pivotal in determining the outcome of this high-stakes final.<\/p>\n<p>For a detailed comparison of the playing XIs and insights into key player matchups, you can watch the following video:<\/p>\n<p><video width='640' height='360' controls><source src='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Tc3EhsaJqHo' type='video\/mp4'>Your browser does not support the video tag.<\/video><\/p>\n<p>Stay tuned for live updates and in-depth analysis as the IPL 2026 final unfolds.<\/p>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"NewsArticle\", \"headline\": \"IPL 2026 Final: RCB vs GT Toss, Playing XI, Dream11 Updates\", \"description\": \"RCB opts to bowl first in IPL 2026 final against GT; confirmed playing XIs, Dream11 tips, and match insights.\", \"url\": \"https:\/\/iplruns.in\/ipl-2026-match-71-royal-challengers-bengaluru-vs-gujarat-titans-toss-playing-xi\/\", \"datePublished\": \"2026-05-31T20:49:22.188048+05:30\", \"author\": {\"@type\": \"Person\", \"name\": \"IPLRuns Editorial\"}, \"publisher\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"IPLRuns\"}}<\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Related on iplruns.in<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href='https:\/\/iplruns.in\/hi\/ipl-2026-match-71-royal-challengers-bengaluru-vs-gujarat-titans-dream11-prediction-2\/'>Dream11 prediction for this match<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href='https:\/\/iplruns.in\/hi\/ipl-2026-match-71-royal-challengers-bengaluru-vs-gujarat-titans-preview\/'>Match preview<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href='https:\/\/iplruns.in\/hi\/ipl-2026-match-71-royal-challengers-bengaluru-vs-gujarat-titans-pitch-report\/'>Pitch and weather report<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RCB opts to bowl first in IPL 2026 final against GT; confirmed playing XIs, Dream11 tips, and match insights.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4277,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_gspb_post_css":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[35,207,209,224],"tags":[220,215,28],"class_list":["post-4232","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cricket","category-ipl","category-ipl-schedule","category-t20","tag-ipl","tag-ipl-breaking-news","tag-video"],"blocksy_meta":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/iplruns.in\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4232","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/iplruns.in\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/iplruns.in\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iplruns.in\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iplruns.in\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4232"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/iplruns.in\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4232\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4233,"href":"https:\/\/iplruns.in\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4232\/revisions\/4233"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iplruns.in\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4277"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/iplruns.in\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4232"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iplruns.in\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4232"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iplruns.in\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4232"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}