The stage is set for a high-stakes rematch as the Gujarat Titans (GT) host Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the majestic Narendra Modi Stadium. With the tournament entering its business end, this IPL 2026 Match 42 carries heavy weight for both sides.
Just a few days ago, these two clashed at the Chinnaswamy, where RCB emerged victorious in a dominant display. However, that match was headlined by Sai Sudharsan, who smashed a record-breaking century to become the fastest player to 2,000 IPL runs. Despite his heroics, RCB’s collective batting fire, led by Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal, overpowered the Titans.
Now, back on home turf in Ahmedabad, Shubman Gill’s men will be desperate to level the score and climb the table.
GT vs RCB, IPL 2026: Match details
- Date and Time: April 30; 7:30 pm IST / 2 pm GMT
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
GT vs RCB, Head-to-Head Record in IPL
Matches played: 7 | RCB won: 4 | GT won: 3 | No result/Tied: 0
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch report
The surface at the Narendra Modi Stadium for tomorrow’s clash is expected to be a quintessential Ahmedabad deck: hard, flat, and built for heavy scoring. Historically, this pitch offers a reliable, even bounce that allows batters to play through the line with total confidence, particularly during the powerplay. While the new ball might zip through early for the likes of Kagiso Rabada and Josh Hazlewood, the lack of significant lateral movement means any initial swing will be short-lived.
As the game progresses, the square’s large dimensions will test the fitness of the players, but the lightning-fast outfield ensures that well-timed shots are rewarded with boundaries. The most critical factor, however, is the heavy evening dew. It typically settles during the second innings, making the ball difficult for spinners to grip and significantly easing the chase. Consequently, the captain winning the toss will almost certainly choose to bowl first, eyeing a target in the vicinity of 200 as par.
Squads:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Salam Dar, Venkatesh Iyer, Jordan Cox, Kanishk Chouhan, Mangesh Yadav, Jacob Duffy, Swapnil Singh, Nuwan Thushara, Jacob Bethell, Vicky Ostwal, Vihaan Malhotra, Abhinandan Singh, Satvik Deswal
Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan, Anuj Rawat, Kumar Kushagra, Washington Sundar, Manav Suthar, Rahul Tewatia, Nishant Sindhu, Jayant Yadav, Arshad Khan, Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Ishant Sharma, Ashok Sharma, Kulwant Khejroliya, Jos Buttler, Tom Banton, Luke Wood, Glenn Phillips, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada
GT vs RCB, IPL 2026: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- RCB win the toss and bowl first
- GT’s powerplay score: 45-55
- GT’s total score: 180-190
Case 2:
- GT win the toss and bowl first
- RCB’s powerplay score: 55-65
- RCB’s total score: 195-205
Match result: Team bowling first to win the contest.
