RCB seeks back-to-back IPL titles, but Gujarat's explosive top order makes Sunday's final a bettor's must-watch
The Indian Premier League final is set for tomorrow, with Gujarat Titans to play Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Gujarat reached the final with a seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in the second qualifier yesterday in front of a packed New PCA Stadium. Shubman Gill was named player of the match.
Tomorrow is a rematch from Qualifier 1 where RCB dominated GT by 92 runs.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the IPL title in 2025 so they’re looking to go back-to-back. Last year was their first championship after 18 years.
From a betting perspective, this is a high-scoring batting paradise in Ahmedabad, so expect 200+ totals with true bounce helping the batters.
RCB topped the league and beat GT recently, but GT showed plenty of fight by chasing 215 in Qualifier 2.
For bettors, Gill’s running an MVP campaign, and enters the championship match in top form. And while Gill has been grabbing the headlines, Sai Sudharsan remains one of the tournament’s most reliable top-order batters.
Gill and Sudharsan chased 215 with ease against Rajasthan – bettors will be heavily focused on their runs, boundaries and partnership markets, more value rich than picking an outright winner especially when conditions favor high-scoring play.
BEST BETS
In cricket betting at Betway, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (-125) vs. Gujarat Titans (+105), tomorrow, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, 10 a.m. EST
Gujarat Titans Moneyline (+105)
The Titans have the tournament’s most consistent batting unit and come into the match with momentum after yesterday’s win in Qualifier 2.
Both Gill and Sudharsan are giving them explosive starts nearly every match. If Gill and Sudharsan survive the powerplay, Gujarat has the firepower to spoil RCB’s dream.
Virat Kohli Total Runs 20 Overs (O 34.5 -118)
Kohli, one of the great batsmen in cricket history, and a cornerstone of RCB, been in stellar form all season on these flat tracks.
Narendra is typically a high-scoring batting paradise with true bounce and short boundaries, ideal for Kohli’s aggressive playing style (high strike rate this season).
Kohli is the IPL all-time leading run scorer, with over 9,200 runs in over 280 matches, and has been in great form this year for RBC – 600 runs in 15 matches.
RCB dominated GT by 92 runs in Qualifier 1, and Kohli thrives in these environments – big games with massive RCB fan support.
Shubman Gill Total Runs 20 Overs (O 33.5 -118)
Gill is in amazing form and just produced a match-winning century in a pressure playoff game against Rajasthan Royals.
Sai Sudharsan 30+ Runs (-138)
An obvious prop since one of the tournament’s most consistent batters should get through the powerplay and into the middle overs. Sudharsan has spent much of the season near the top of the Orange Cap race and has sat among the IPL’s leading run scorers.
Plus, opening batters get the maximum opportunity to score. He’s not going to need a career day to hit this mark.
