RCB Opt to Bowl First as IPL 2026 Final Gets Underway Against Gujarat Titans

Brief By ESPN Cric Info / 8:05 PM on 31 May 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar won the toss and chose to bowl first against Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final. Gujarat Titans suffered another toss defeat, continuing a trend across all their IPL final appearances. Historical statistics favor toss winners, with teams winning the toss claiming victory in 10 of the previous 18 IPL finals.