The Gujarat Titans will look to climb up to the top four as they host the Royal Challengers Bengaluru for a reverse fixture later this week. The two teams will clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday. RCB has been in terrific form while GT has been quite inconsistent. Plenty of opportunities for the bettors in this one!
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru have been pretty consistent throughout the tournament, winning six of the eight matches they have played so far. They are currently placed second on the points table. RCB put up a clinical performance on Monday, defeating the Delhi Capitals comprehensively. As a result, the team has the best NRR among all teams. Their powerful middle order and the incisiveness of their new ball bowlers are big advantages.
The Gujarat Titans haven’t been at their best, losing half of the eight games they have featured in so far. They are currently fifth on the points table. However, they are coming into this contest on the back of an emphatic victory over CSK on Sunday and will be feeling confident. The Titans seem too dependent on the top order and a couple of seamers to deliver, and should they fail to do so, the team could be in trouble.
This is a battle between a well-oiled RCB machine and a GT side searching for consistency. With RCB’s batting depth and a fearsome new-ball pair, the visitors look well-placed to continue their winning run.
GT vs RCB Win Probability
GT vs RCB Match Details
| Match | Indian Premier League 2026, 42nd Match |
| Date | Thursday, 30 April 2026 |
| Time | 07:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Live Streaming (TV) | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming (Mobile) | JioHotstar |
GT vs RCB Team Form – Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Gujarat Titans
Gujarat’s recent form reads W, W, L, L, W, with an emphatic victory over CSK in their last game. Their key strength is a red-hot top order. Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan are the top two run-getters for the team and have been consistent. Jos Buttler is in fine touch as well. The pace pair of Kagiso Rabada and Prasidh Krishna has been excellent, picking up 25 wickets between them. Their concern is the middle order Rahul Tewatia, Glenn Phillips, and Shahrukh Khan are yet to make a positive contribution. The psychological edge is the home crowd and the confidence from their last win.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
RCB’s recent form reads W, W, L, W, W, with a clinical win over Delhi in their last game. Their key strength is a fearsome new-ball pair. Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar have hit peak form; Bhuvneshwar is the joint-highest wicket-taker with 14 wickets. The batting lineup is strong, with Virat Kohli leading the run-scoring charts. Devdutt Padikkal (242 runs, three half-centuries) and Rajat Patidar anchor the middle order. Tim David and Romario Shepherd provide late flourish. The psychological edge is their consistency and best NRR in the league.
GT vs RCB Probable Playing XI
Gujarat Titans Probable XI-
Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Shahrukh Khan, Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Manav Suthar.
Impact Player: Prasidh Krishna / Rahul Tewatia.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Probable XI-
Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Salam Dar.
Impact Player: Jacob Bethell / Venkatesh Iyer.
GT vs RCB Head-to-Head Record
| Total Matches | 07 |
| GT Won | 03 |
| RCB Won | 04 |
| Draw/NR/Tie | 00 |
GT vs RCB Pitch Report
When compared with some of the other venues in this tournament, the pitch at Ahmedabad isn’t the easiest to bat on and has seen an average first-inning score of under 200 runs in the three matches played here. There is a fair bit of grass which is well-rolled in, and there is plenty of pace and bounce on offer. The stadium is hosting a game in 10 days, and the pitch will be fresh. The new ball will move around a bit, and the batsmen need to settle down before they start playing the big shots.
GT vs RCB Weather Report
The weather will remain warm and clear, with temperatures of around 31 degrees. There might be some dew during the second half of the match, which could make gripping the ball difficult for bowlers.
GT vs RCB Toss Prediction
In seven of the last ten matches played here, the team winning the toss opted to bowl first. We reckon that will be the case for this match as well, with the captain likely to chase under lights.
GT vs RCB Match Prediction
This is a clash between a consistent, balanced RCB side and a GT team heavily reliant on its top order and a couple of seamers.
RCB have won six of eight matches and have the best NRR. Their batting lineup is one of the strongest in IPL 2026. Devdutt Padikkal has been consistent with 242 runs and three half-centuries. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood form a fearsome new-ball pair, with Bhuvneshwar the joint-highest wicket-taker (14 wickets). Their middle order Padikkal, Patidar, Tim David gives them immense depth.
GT’s top order of Gill, Sudharsan, and Buttler is in red-hot form. The pace pair of Rabada and Prasidh Krishna has 25 wickets between them. However, the middle order has failed to contribute positively, and the team remains top-heavy and susceptible to early wickets.
The key battle will be RCB’s new-ball attack against GT’s top order. If Bhuvneshwar and Hazlewood dismiss Gill and Sudharsan early, GT’s fragile middle order could collapse. If GT’s openers survive, they can post a competitive total.
Expect RCB’s superior balance, incisive bowling, and consistent form to prove decisive.
We predict that Royal Challengers Bengaluru will win this match.
GT vs RCB Dream11 Team
- Wicketkeeper- Jos Buttler, Jitesh Sharma
- Batters- Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Shubman Gill
- All-rounders- Krunal Pandya, Jason Holder, Washington Sundar
- Bowlers- Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Kagiso Rabada
Captain (C) Pick– Virat Kohli.
Vice-Captain (VC) Pick– Devdutt Padikkal
