GT Set To Lose IPL 2026 Final To RCB? Here's Why

The IPL 2026 final is all set to be played between the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and the Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. The match is expected to be a thrilling and exciting one, with the best players in IPL taking part in the game and making it an intense battle for the IPL Trophy.

The game of cricket includes superstitious things for players and even for teams as well. Another superstitious thing could be observed in the RCB vs GT final 2026, which is not directly linked to the game of cricket, and is about who will be the IPL 2026 final winner.

Will Gujarat Titans Lose IPL final After Staying at ITC Narmada?

Over the years, the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, has hosted many matches, including some of the crucial fixtures. According to several cricket fans, ITC Narmada is considered to be unlucky for several teams, and no team wants to stay after losing all the crucial games they have lost. The talk about bad luck started after India’s loss in the 2023 ODI World Cup Final, as the team was staying there at the time.

The jinx of staying at the ITC Narmada continues when India lost an important match during the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 against South Africa. Moreover, considering this jinx, the Indian team management changed the team hotel during the final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 against New Zealand, which they went on to win.

However, the Gujarat Titans are staying at the ITC Narmada during the RCB vs GT final and keeping in mind the jinx of this team hotel, it would be unlikely that GT will be the IPL 2026 final winner, and the Gujarat Titans lose IPL final.

Gujarat Titans Delay in Arrival Ahead of IPL 2026 Final

The Gujarat Titans reached Ahmedabad late on Saturday night, May 30, 2026, because of bad weather in Punjab, which delayed their flight. The delay in travel forced the team to arrive around 10:45 PM, reaching their hotel close to midnight before the IPL 2026 final against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

This is the first time in IPL history that a team has travelled just a day before the final. This delay in travel also forced GT to miss their pre-final practice session. On the other hand, RCB had already been in Ahmedabad for a few days, well-rested and fully prepared, giving them a clear advantage going into the big match.