Finch vs Moody: Split Verdict on RCB-GT IPL 2026 Final Clash
RCB and Gujarat Titans are set to clash in the IPL 2026 Final, with each team aiming for their second title. Cricket pundits are split on the outcome, as Aaron Finch backs Gujarat's bowling strategy while Tom Moody favor momentum-driven RCB.
Ahmedabad: IPL 2026 Finals will be played between Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bangaluru (RCB). As of now, Both the teams succeeded to win the trophy each once.Now, Captain Aron Finch had made a remark ahead of final clash between these two team. He predicted and mentioned the team that could win the finals. Speaking with ESPN, He predicted and considered Gujarat, over Bangluru, as the title contender.
What Aron Finch Remarked?
"I think for both teams, especially for the batsmen... a bit of reality will kick in now. Although the Ahmedabad wicket has been quite good, the batsmen had a bit too much leeway there. If Gujarat hands the ball to Rashid Khan and brings him into the match early, I will back Gujarat Titans."
On another hand, former australian cricketer Tom Moody favoured Bangaluru, rather than another contender. He mentioned, "I think RCB has edged ahead just a little bit, and besides that, Ambati Rayudu has also named Bengaluru as the title contender."
IPL 2026 Final: RCB vs Gujarat Titans Clash
Both the teams had encountered three times in this season and RCB gave kudos performance in the first playoff against Gujarat Titans. Also, it continued being a prestigious honor of becoming a two-time IPL champion.
Are these expected XI enough for RCB to lift the trophy?
Here's a view of the starting eleven, are expected for the RCB ahead of tonight's grand finale against Gujarat Titans:
Venkatesh Iyer, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (C), Jitesh Sharma (WK), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jacob Duffy, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam Dar.
