Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will look to revive their batting form when they face a struggling Gujarat Titans (GT) in their IPL 2026 clash on Friday.
RCB, currently third with eight points,are under slight pressure after a six-wicket loss to Delhi Capitals on a slow Chinnaswamy surface that blunted their usually explosive batting. Despite a solid 63 from Phil Salt, the rest of the lineup struggled, exposing a lack of adaptability when conditions aren’t ideal.
With teams like Sunrisers Hyderabad close behind, another slip could hurt RCB, especially with a run of away fixtures coming up. They will aim to finish their home leg strongly in front of their fans.
Gujarat Titans, meanwhile, are reeling from a crushing 99-run defeat
to the Mumbai Indians, where they were bowled out for just 100. While skipper Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler have been consistent, the middle order has been non-existent. Despite a strong bowling attack featuring Rashid Khan and Kagiso Rabada, GT’s batting inconsistency remains a concern as both sides seek a crucial turnaround.
What is the start time of the IPL 2026 match between RCB vs GT?
The 34th league match of IPL 2026 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans will start at 07:30 PM IST. The toss is scheduled for 30 minutes before the start of the fixture (at 07:00 PM IST).
Which Indian TV channel(s) will live telecast the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans IPL 2026 match?
The IPL 2026 match between RCB and GT will be televised live on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Telugu, Star Sports 1 Kannada, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 2 Hindi, Star Sports 2 Tamil, Star Sports 2 Telugu, Star Sports 2 Kannada, and Star Sports 3.
How to watch RCB vs GT IPL 2026 match online in India?
The live streaming of Friday’s (April 24) IPL 2026 match between the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans is available on Jio Hotstar’s app and website.
RCB vs GT: Head-to-Head record in IPL matches
Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans have faced each other in 6 matches in the IPL so far, with both teams winning 3 matches each.
