Standing on the verge of winning his first IPL title as captain, Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill said he is not weighed down by expectations and believes his side can benefit from playing the final at home against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Sunday.

Both GT and defending champions RCB will be chasing their second IPL crown when they face off at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Gill acknowledged that familiarity with the conditions could work in Gujarat’s favour.

“Honestly, I don’t really get the burden of expectations. There are advantages when we play here because we know the wicket and the ground. We know the kind of cricket we need to play to win here,” Gill said during the pre-final press conference.

“In that context, yes, I see it as an advantage because there’s a little bit of familiarity. If you win, it’s going to be a great season. If you don’t, it’ll still be a good season, but it’ll definitely be better if you win,” he added.