The Royal Challengers Bengaluru will look to get back to winning ways as they face the Gujarat Titans in match number 34 of the ongoing Indian Premier League. These two heavyweight franchises will clash at the iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Friday.
RCB suffered a narrow defeat against the Delhi Capitals in a last-over thriller during their previous outing. Nevertheless, they will look to quickly bounce back here and cement their place in the top four of the standings. RCB has won 5 of its last 6 matches at this venue, and no team has a stronger middle order right now with Rajat Patidar and Tim David in scary form.
The Gujarat Titans have struggled with consistency this season, managing to win only half of their six matches so far. They lost their most recent fixture on Monday, a result that saw them drop down to sixth place on the points table. Their batting performance was largely underwhelming, and the team is very top-heavy and susceptible to early wickets.
Historically, there is nothing to separate these two sides. Both teams are perfectly evenly matched in their past head-to-head contests, having won three games each. But at the Chinnaswamy, on a fresh batting paradise, RCB’s explosive top order and deep middle order give them a clear edge.
RCB vs GT Win Probability
RCB vs GT Match Details
| Match | Indian Premier League 2026, 34th Match |
| Date | Friday, 24 April 2026 |
| Time | 07:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Live Streaming (TV) | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming (Mobile) | JioHotstar |
RCB vs GT Team Form – Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
RCB’s recent form reads W, L, W, W, L, with a narrow last-over defeat in their previous outing. Their key strength is an explosive and deep batting lineup. Virat Kohli and Phil Salt have forged one of the most destructive opening partnerships in the league. Rajat Patidar has been in phenomenal touch this season, boasting a healthy average of 46 runs across his 6 innings, breaching the 23-run mark in 5 of those matches including two half-centuries. Tim David has executed the finisher’s role to perfection. All-rounders Romario Shepherd and Krunal Pandya add serious depth. In the bowling department, Bhuvaneshwar Kumar has been outstanding with the new ball, picking up 10 wickets so far. The psychological edge is home dominance 5 wins in last 6 matches at Chinnaswamy.
Gujarat Titans
Gujarat’s recent form reads L, W, W, W, L, with a loss in their most recent fixture dropping them to sixth place. Their key strength is a lethal pace attack. Kagiso Rabada and Prasidh Krishna have claimed a combined 22 wickets between them. Jos Buttler, Shubman Gill, and Sai Sudharsan form the core of the top order. Rashid Khan remains highly economical as usual. Their concerns are significant: the batting is very top-heavy and susceptible to early wickets. The lower order has been very hit or miss, with Glenn Phillips, Rahul Tewatia, and Shahrukh Khan all averaging under 25 runs. Mohammed Siraj has struggled to find his rhythm. Their psychological challenge is overcoming inconsistency.
RCB vs GT Probable Playing XI
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Probable XI-
Virat Kohli, Phil Salt (wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Jitesh Sharma, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam Dar.
Impact Player: Venkatesh Iyer / Suyash Sharma.
Gujarat Titans Probable XI-
Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Rashid Khan.
Impact Player: Ashok Sharma / Jason Holder.
RCB vs GT Head-to-Head Record (Over-all)
| Total Matches | 06 |
| RCB Won | 03 |
| GT Won | 03 |
| Draw/NR/Tie | 00 |
RCB vs GT Pitch Report
Fans should expect an absolute batting paradise for this contest. It has been 6 days since the M Chinnaswamy Stadium last hosted a match, meaning a fresh surface will be on offer. There will be an even layer of grass allowing the ball to skid beautifully onto the bat, along with plenty of true bounce.
Because the surface traditionally gets even better for batting as the game progresses, the team setting the target must look to score at least 200 runs to stay competitive. The notoriously short boundaries and lightning-quick outfield make defending totals incredibly tough.
RCB vs GT Weather Report
The weather forecast is clear, with comfortable matchday temperatures sitting under 30 degrees Celsius. No rain is expected. Dew will be a factor in the evening, making bowling difficult in the second innings.
RCB vs GT Toss Prediction
The captain winning the toss will almost certainly opt to bowl first. Chasing targets at this ground is highly favorable due to the dew factor and the true nature of the pitch under lights.
RCB vs GT Match Prediction
This is a clash between a team with a dominant home record and a side struggling with consistency.
RCB have won 5 of their last 6 matches at this venue. Their opening partnership of Kohli and Salt is one of the most destructive in the league. Rajat Patidar is in phenomenal touch. Tim David is executing the finisher’s role perfectly. The all-rounders add serious depth. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been outstanding with 10 wickets. No team has a stronger middle order right now.
Gujarat have a lethal pace attack with Rabada and Prasidh claiming 22 combined wickets. Gill and Buttler form a dangerous top order. Rashid Khan is economical. But they have lacked consistency, the batting is very top-heavy and susceptible to early wickets, and the lower order has been very hit or miss.
The key battle will be RCB’s top order against Gujarat’s pace attack. If Kohli and Salt can survive Rabada and Prasidh in the Powerplay, RCB will post a massive total. If Gujarat strikes early, they could expose RCB’s middle order.
Expect RCB’s explosive batting, home dominance, and deep lineup to prove decisive.
We predict that Royal Challengers Bengaluru will win this match.
RCB vs GT Dream11 Team
- Wicketkeeper- Phil Salt, Jos Buttler
- Batters- Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Shubman Gill
- All-rounders- Krunal Pandya, Washington Sundar, Romario Shepherd
- Bowlers- Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Kagiso Rabada, Rashid Khan
Captain (C) Pick- Rajat Patidar.
Vice-Captain (VC) Pick- Virat Kohli.
