Gujarat Titans' arrival in Ahmedabad delayed ahead of IPL 2026 final vs RCB. Here's why

The airport authorities were unable to issue take-off clearance, so the Titans will only land in Ahmedabad after 10 PM on Saturday, May 30. Once they touch down, they will be led to their hotel in Gandhinagar, which is another 30-minute drive from the airport.

It is worth noting that this is the first time in IPL history that a team has had to travel a day before the final. This whole situation unfolded after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) decided to hold the playoffs at three venues.

"Yes, because after Qualifier 1, we got enough time to rest and recover. At the same time, GT are coming straight from Qualifier 2," Patidar told reporters on Saturday when asked if their early arrival was a positive.

“There is some sort of advantage, but not a huge one because both teams are very good and have played excellent cricket,” he added.

Speaking of the Gujarat Titans, the side qualified for the final after beating the Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 on Friday in Mullanpur. Gill led from the front after scoring 104 to help GT chase down 215 to set up a summit clash with RCB.

“I think preparation is what keeps me mentally fresh, knowing what I need to do the next week, next couple of weeks or in the next series or next tournament, and preparing for that,” Gill told reporters ahead of the final.

"It's about knowing the things that are in my control or knowing the things that I need to do well to be able to succeed, and what we need to do well as a team to be able to succeed is what I think keeps me mentally fit," he added.

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