Gujarat Titans host defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad for their IPL 2026 clash on Thursday.
Ahead of the match, GT sit fifth on the table with 8 points
from 8 games, having registered four wins and four defeats. Holders RCB are placed second, behind table-toppers Punjab Kings, with 12 points from 8 outings. A victory in Ahmedabad would allow RCB to move, at least temporarily, to the top of the league.
Sai Sudharsan
The left-handed opener produced a ton two games ago, and followed it up with a fifty in his previous outing to reiterate his class and touch. The young southpaw will look to pile on the positive starts he has provided his side in the tournament.
Shubman Gill
The skipper has led from the front as his partnership with the southpaw Sudharsan has been a steady source of runs. With Jos Buttler in tow, the top-3 of GT has the firepower to rival even the best in the business and that is something the captain will rely on.
Kagiso Rabada
The Protea pacer was crucial in his side’s win over CSK as the rattled the top order with his pace and movement. His showing with the ball for the Titans has the potential to turn the tide of the game in favour of the side form Ahmedabad and the Protea pacer would intend to do so against the champions.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
The veteran seamer produced some awe-inspiring seam bowling in the game against Delhi where the holders bundled out the Capital City side for double digits. His partnership with Josh Hazlewood was crucial in their title win last year and has paid dividends in the ongoign campaign too.
Virat Kohli
The veteran batter has been punching at the top of the orange-cap rankings 19 years on and looks to be a good shout to go all the way. His knocks will be crucial in the side’s title defence, and certainly so against GT on the road.
Dedutt Padikkal
The southpaw has cemented his place in his hometown side following his return to the Karnataka Capital with his stupendous showings with the willow in the ongoign season. His role at no.3 has been pivotal in RCB’s batting displays and the youngster will look to continue his purple patch.
