Gujarat Titans (GT) face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Match 42 of IPL 2026 on April 30 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
This return fixture promises an exciting contest between two well-balanced sides, with GT's home advantage and RCB's star-studded batting line-up taking centre stage.
GT vs RCB H2H Record
They have played 7 matches. RCB leads with 4 wins, GT has 3 wins. No ties or no-results. Highest scores: RCB 206, GT 205.
Last meeting: On 24 April 2026 (IPL 2026, Match 34 at Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru), RCB chased down GT's 205/3 to win by 5 wickets with 7 balls to spare. Virat Kohli starred with 81.
The pitch at Ahmedabad is generally balanced, offering good bounce for pacers early and grip for spinners later, making team composition critical.GT,
led by Shubman Gill, relies on a solid top order with Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler providing stability and firepower. The spin duo of Rashid Khan and Washington Sundar, combined with pace from Rabada and Siraj, gives them versatility.
RCB, under Rajat Patidar, boasts explosive openers in Phil Salt and Virat Kohli, with middle-order depth from Tim David and all-rounders like Krunal Pandya and Romario Shepherd. Their pace attack, featuring Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, will target early breakthroughs.
Both teams have strong all-round options, which could prove decisive on a pitch that assists seamers initially before favouring spinners. GT will look to leverage home conditions and their balanced attack, while RCB aims to capitalise on their batting firepower and experience. This clash could hinge on powerplay performances and death-over execution, with dew potentially influencing the toss decision.
GT vs RCB Predicted Playing 11
Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Kumar Kushagra, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.
Impact Player: R Sai Kishore
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma.
Impact Player: Rasikh Salam
