Match Overview

The 34th match of the Indian Premier League 2026 will see Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on Gujarat Titans at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.

RCB have been one of the most consistent teams this season, sitting in the top half of the table with strong batting performances. GT, on the other hand, have struggled with consistency and are looking to bounce back after a heavy defeat in their previous game.

Match Details

Match: RCB vs GT, 34th Match IPL 2026
Date: 24 April 2026
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Captains: Rajat Patidar (RCB), Shubman Gill (GT)

Head-to-Head Record

Total Matches: 6
RCB Wins: 3
GT Wins: 3

The rivalry has been evenly balanced so far, making this clash even more exciting.

Pitch Report – M. Chinnaswamy Stadium

The Bengaluru pitch is known as a batting paradise:

Short boundaries & fast outfield
Average 1st innings score: 170+
High-scoring games (often 190+)
Bowlers struggle, especially in death overs

Dew is expected in the second innings, so chasing teams usually have an advantage.

Probable Playing 11

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)

Virat Kohli
Phil Salt (wk)
Devdutt Padikkal
Rajat Patidar (c)
Jitesh Sharma
Tim David
Krunal Pandya
Romario Shepherd
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Josh Hazlewood
Suyash Sharma

Gujarat Titans (GT)

Shubman Gill (c)
Wriddhiman Saha (wk) / alternative opener
Sai Sudharsan
David Miller
Rahul Tewatia
Vijay Shankar
Rashid Khan
Kagiso Rabada
Noor Ahmad
Mohit Sharma
Spencer Johnson

(Playing XI based on recent matches & squad combinations)

Key Players to Watch

RCB: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Bhuvneshwar Kumar
GT: Shubman Gill, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada

Match Prediction

RCB have the edge due to:

Strong batting lineup suited for Chinnaswamy conditions
Home advantage
Better form in IPL 2026

GT will rely heavily on their bowling attack, but on a flat pitch, it could be tough to contain RCB’s explosive batting.

👉 Prediction:

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to win 🏆

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