Quick Answer
The gt vs rcb pitch report today at Narendra Modi Stadium points to a batting-friendly surface with early pace movement, spin control in the middle overs, and moderate dew under lights favouring the chasing side. In IPL 2026 at this venue, batting first teams won 4 of 7 matches — slightly favouring teams that set totals. Competitive par is 200–215. Critical stat: GT have played 7 matches here this season with a dominant 5-2 record. RCB played just 1 match at this venue in IPL 2026 — and lost it scoring only 155 at SR 133.62. Home advantage is massive in this Final.
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report — Key Stats
|
Factor |
IPL 2026 |
All-Time IPL |
|
Matches Played |
7 |
48 |
|
Batting First Wins |
4 (57%) |
24 (50%) |
|
Chasing Wins |
3 (43%) |
24 (50%) |
|
Highest Score |
229/4 — CSK vs GT |
243/5 — GT vs PBKS |
|
Lowest Score |
86/10 — GT vs SRH |
86/10 — GT vs SRH |
|
Avg Runs Per Match |
334 |
346 |
|
Overall Strike Rate |
150.58 |
150.59 |
|
Wickets Per Match |
14.86 |
12.42 |
|
Surface Type |
Flat early, slows in middle overs |
Balanced — pace then spin |
|
Dew Factor |
Moderate under lights |
Moderate under lights |
|
Toss Preference |
Bat first — 2026 data |
Even all-time |
What Is a Good Score at Narendra Modi Stadium?
|
Total |
Verdict |
|
Below 170 |
Very low — easy chase for any quality lineup |
|
170–185 |
Below par — chaseable with dew support |
|
185–200 |
Competitive — genuine contest |
|
200–215 |
Strong — puts real pressure on chasing side |
|
215+ |
Excellent — very hard to chase even with dew |
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Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report — Batting or Bowling?
The narendra modi stadium pitch report tells a three-phase story.
- Powerplay (overs 1–6) is batting-friendly. The surface is flat, bounce is true, and the fast outfield means boundaries come easily when the bat meets the ball. Pacers get early swing but the pitch doesn’t misbehave.
- Middle overs (7–15) is where the surface slows down. The large ground dimensions hurt big hitters and spinners find grip and turn. Wickets cluster in this phase — this is where bowlers dominate.
- Death overs (16–20) swing back to batters. The pitch is fully settled, slower balls lose effectiveness, and hard-hitting batters who survive the middle phase can score freely.
Pacers or Spinners at Narendra Modi Stadium?
Pacers dominate at this venue — the IPL 2026 numbers at Narendra Modi Stadium make it clear. Rabada leads with 17 wickets at economy 8.3. Siraj adds 11 wickets at economy 7.7. Holder takes 9 wickets at the best economy of any bowler here — 7.1. Three pacers lead the wicket charts at this ground this season. Rashid is the only spinner with significant impact — 9 wickets at economy 8.1 — but pace bowlers have consistently outperformed spinners both in wickets and economy at this venue in IPL 2026.
GT Players Who Can Perform Well
- Sai Sudharsan (BAT) — 303 runs in 7 matches at this venue, Avg 43.29, SR 148.5, HS 84 | Most runs by any batter at this ground in IPL 2026. Knows every inch of this surface. He goes big here consistently and his floor at this venue is the highest of any batter in this Final.
- Shubman Gill (BAT/C) — 217 runs in 6 matches, SR 168.2, HS 86 | Higher strike rate than Sudharsan at this ground. On home soil in a knockout Final, Gill’s aggressive powerplay game on a flat NMS surface is GT’s most dangerous batting weapon.
- Jos Buttler (WK/BAT) — 185 runs in 7 matches, SR 162.3, Avg 30.83 | Seven appearances at this venue means Buttler knows the pace and dimensions better than most. Death-overs ceiling on a settled Ahmedabad surface makes him a serious GL differential.
- Kagiso Rabada (BOWL) — 17 wickets in 7 matches at this venue, Econ 8.3, W/M 2.4 | Leads all IPL 2026 wicket-takers at this ground. His powerplay record here is outstanding — the new ball at Narendra Modi Stadium suits his pace and carry perfectly.
- Jason Holder (BOWL) — 9 wickets in 7 matches, Econ 7.1 | Best economy of any bowler with significant overs at this venue in IPL 2026. His death-overs cutter package on this surface is the most economical bowling option in this Final.
- Rashid Khan (BOWL) — 9 wickets in 7 matches, Econ 8.1 | Bowling at his home ground in a Final. Middle-overs grip and turn on this surface suits him perfectly. His BBI 4/33 came vs RCB specifically this season — he knows how to hurt this batting lineup.
RCB Players Who Can Perform Well
- Virat Kohli (BAT) — 600 runs this season at Avg 50.00, SR 164.38 | RCB’s only IPL 2026 appearance at this venue ended in a loss with 155 all out — no meaningful venue data for Kohli here this season. But his big-match record and 71.86 average vs GT specifically makes him RCB’s most important batting asset regardless of venue. Class always shows up.
- Rajat Patidar (BAT/C) — 486 runs at SR 196.76, BBI 93 off 33 balls vs GT in Q1 | The most explosive middle-order batter in this Final. His SR 196.76 is the second highest among all top batters in this match. If RCB bat first, one Patidar death-over explosion changes everything.
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar (BOWL) — 3 wickets from 1 match at this venue, Econ 7.0 | Small sample but positive. His 26 wickets this season at economy 8.00, Purple Cap leadership, and career record of dismissing Buttler 9 times and Gill 5 times in T20 cricket makes him RCB’s most dangerous bowler on any surface including this one.
- Krunal Pandya (ALL) — 13 wickets + 225 runs this season | Genuine dual-department value. Left-arm spin in the middle overs on a slowing Ahmedabad surface gives him real bowling impact. 13 wickets across the season confirms he takes wickets when it matters — not just containing.
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