🏏 Match Overview

This clash comes at a crucial stage of the tournament. RCB are riding high on momentum after a strong batting performance, while GT are still trying to fix consistency issues in both batting and bowling.

Match: GT vs RCB, 42nd Match
Venue: Ahmedabad
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Date: 30 April 2026

RCB look like a more settled unit, whereas GT will rely heavily on their core players to bounce back.

📊 Head-to-Head Record

GT and RCB have shared a competitive rivalry in recent seasons, with matches often going down to the wire.

Matches Played: 7
GT Wins: 3
RCB Wins: 4

RCB hold a slight edge, especially due to their strong batting lineup.

🏏 GT vs RCB, 42nd Match – Match Details

Match: Gujarat Titans vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Tournament: Indian Premier League 2026
Match Number: 42nd
Date: 30 April 2026
Day: Thursday
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
City: Ahmedabad

🏟️ Pitch Report – Narendra Modi Stadium

The Ahmedabad pitch is generally balanced but slightly favors batters in night games.

Good bounce and carry for pacers early on
Batting becomes easier under lights
Spinners come into play in middle overs
Average 1st innings score: 170–185

Teams chasing have had better success due to dew factor.

⚔️ Match Prediction

If RCB bats first: 175–190
If GT bats first: 165–180

👉 Prediction: RCB slightly ahead due to form and batting depth

RCB’s recent ability to chase big totals (like a 200+ chase recently) gives them a psychological edge.

🔥 Key Players to Watch

GT:

Shubman Gill
Rashid Khan
David Miller

RCB:

Virat Kohli
Faf du Plessis
Mohammed Siraj

🧾 Probable Playing XI

Gujarat Titans (GT)

Shubman Gill (C)
Wriddhiman Saha (WK)
Sai Sudharsan
David Miller
Vijay Shankar
Rahul Tewatia
Rashid Khan
Noor Ahmad
Mohammed Shami
Spencer Johnson
Mohit Sharma

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)

Faf du Plessis (C)
Virat Kohli
Rajat Patidar
Glenn Maxwell
Cameron Green
Dinesh Karthik (WK)
Mahipal Lomror
Karn Sharma
Mohammed Siraj
Reece Topley
Yash Dayal

🧠 Final Verdict

RCB enter this match as favorites due to:

Strong top-order form
Better chasing record
Momentum from recent wins

GT will need a complete team performance, especially from their middle order, to challenge RCB.

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