Gujarat Titans (GT) will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Match 42 of IPL 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday, April 30.
RCB have carried forward their strong momentum from last season and currently sit second on the points table with 12 points from eight matches. A win in this fixture could see them move to the top of the standings. Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans are placed fifth with eight points and are coming into the game after a confidence-boosting victory in their previous outing.
With both teams already having faced each other earlier this season, this clash promises to be another tightly contested encounter.
GT vs RCB Match Details
- Match: Gujarat Titans vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Match 42
- Date: April 30, 2026 (Thursday)
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
GT vs RCB Head-to-Head Record
- Matches played: 7
- RCB wins: 4
- GT wins: 3
Royal Challengers Bengaluru hold a slight advantage in the head-to-head record, having won four of
the seven meetings between the two sides.
GT vs RCB Weather Report
Weather conditions in Ahmedabad are expected to remain hot and slightly humid. The temperature is likely to be around 37°C during match time, with humidity levels between 35 and 45 percent.
Dew could play a role later in the evening, making chasing a preferred option for teams winning the toss.
GT vs RCB Pitch Report
The Narendra Modi Stadium pitch generally offers a good batting surface with consistent bounce and a fast outfield. Batters are expected to enjoy the conditions, especially during the powerplay and middle overs.
Pacers may get some assistance early in the innings, while spinners could find grip as the match progresses. The average first-innings score at this venue typically ranges between 175 and 185 runs, though totals around 190 are often competitive in night games.
With dew expected, teams may look to bowl first and chase under lights.
GT vs RCB Predicted Playing XI
Gujarat Titans Predicted 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
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Predicted 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
Impact Player: Jacob Bethell
GT vs RCB Dream11 Fantasy Team - Team 1
Wicketkeeper:
Jos Buttler
Batters:
Virat Kohli
Shubman Gill
Sai Sudharsan
Rajat Patidar
Devdutt Padikkal
All-rounders:
Jason Holder
Krunal Pandya
Bowlers:
Josh Hazlewood
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Kagiso Rabada
Captain: Virat Kohli
Vice-Captain: Sai Sudharsan
GT vs RCB Dream11 Fantasy Team - Team 2
Wicketkeeper:
Jos Buttler
Batters:
Virat Kohli
Shubman Gill
Sai Sudharsan
Rajat Patidar
Devdutt Padikkal
Jacob Bethell
All-rounder:
Jason Holder
Bowlers:
Josh Hazlewood
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Kagiso Rabada
Captain: Shubman Gill
Vice-Captain: Devdutt Padikkal
GT vs RCB Dream11 Prediction - Who Will Win?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru enter this match in strong form and have shown consistency with both bat and ball. Their top-order batting unit, led by Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal, has delivered regularly, while the bowling attack has also produced match-winning performances.
Gujarat Titans rely heavily on their top three batters, and their middle-order inconsistency remains an area of concern. Unless GT address that issue, RCB appear to have a slight edge heading into this contest.
Prediction: Royal Challengers Bengaluru to win.
